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Lok Sabha Question No. 3802 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Infrastructure of Anganwadi Centres in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Raghu Ramakrishna Raju Kanumuru

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3802

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2023

## INFRASTRUCTURE OF ANGANWADI CENTRES IN ANDHRA PRADESH

3802.  SHRI KANUMURU RAGHU RAMA KRISHNA RAJU:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) working in the State of Andhra Pradesh during the last two years;
- (b) whether all these AWCs have their own buildings and infrastructure, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has released any funds for construction of buildings for AWCs during the last two years, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the funds released for construction of building have been fully utilised; and
- (e) if not, the details thereof and steps being taken for their early completion?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a) As  per  Annual  Programme  Implementation  Plan  received  from  the  State Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  for  the  Financial  Year  2023-24,  55607  Anganwadi Centres have been sanctioned, all of which are operational in the State.
- (b)       As per information from the State of Andhra Pradesh, out of 55607 operational AWCs,  21206  are  in  Government  Buildings,  6324  are  located  in  schools,  4790  in Panchayat/Community Buildings and 23287 are in rented buildings.
- (c) to (e) In the Annual Programme Implementation Plans (APIP) sought from the state by  the  Ministry, for  the  last  two  years,  viz.,  FY  2021-22  and  FY  2022-23,  the  State Government did not seek any funds for construction of AWCs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3801 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Muriate of Potash Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3801 TO BE ANSWERED ON

: 11.08.2023

## Muriate of Potash Fertilizers

## 3801  SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that India has negotiated the price of Muriate of Potash(MOP) fertilizers for the current year and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether, it is true that the same supplier to India agreed to supply to China at USD 100(Rs. 8000 PMT) lower than India;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it is a fact that during this period India imported over one million tones of MOP causing a loss of Rs. 9,500 Crors to the exchequer; and
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  taken/proposed  to  be  taken against those guilty?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a)  &  (b) : No  Sir.  P&K  Fertilizers  Sector  is  under  Open  General  License  Category (OGL)  and  companies  are  free  to  import  fertilizers/  raw  materials  as  per  market dynamics. During the current Financial year, the FMB prices of MOP CFR for India negotiated in April 2023, were USD 422 PMT and for China were USD 590 PMT.  As such, the prices of MOP were lower for India as compared to China in the month of April 2023.

(c) to (e): No Sir, as per the information available in the iFMS portal, 8.95 LMT of MOP has been imported between 1 st April  2023  -  7 th August  2023.    The  subsidy rates  notified  for  MOP  were  Rs.  15420  PMT  from  1 st January  2023  to  30 th March 2023 which  were  revised  to  Rs.  9547  PMT  from  1 st April  2023  to  30 th September 2023. POS Sales of MOP during this period is 3.97 LMT  and therefore, there has been overall savings in NBS subsidy to the tune of Rs. 233.15 Crores (approx.) on MOP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3800 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Facilities under Mobile Medical Units
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3800 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th AUGUST, 2023

## 'FACILITIES UNDER MOBILE MEDICAL UNITS'

## 3800: SHRI HIBI EDEN:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the district of Ernakulam currently has two mobile medical units, namely Valanthakkad and Kadamakkudy, supported by the National Health Mission (NHM) and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the details of the facilities provided by the Mobile Medical Units in Valanthakkad and Kadamakkudy, including medical equipment, diagnostic services and treatment capabilities, is available;

(c) whether the Government can provide information on the expenses associated with operating the Mobile Medical Units in Valanthakkad and Kadamakkudy, including costs related to maintenance, fuel, medical supplies, and staff salaries for the last three financial years and in the current year; and

(d) whether there are any future development plans outlined by the National Health Mission (NHM) for the Mobile Medical Units in Valanthakkad and Kadamakkudy, such as infrastructure improvements or expansion of services and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (b): As informed by the State of Kerala, Ernakulum District has been provided support for 2 MMUs namely in the areas of Valanthakkad & Kadamakkudy under National Health Mission equipped with BP Apparatus, Glucometer, Pulse Oximeter, Thermometer, Nebulizers and providing treatment facilities such as diagnosis of NCDs, Viral Fever, Respiratory infection, Urinary tract infection, Bronchial Asthama, facility for Tetanus injection etc.

- (c) The details of the expenditure by the State of Kerala for MMUs is as under:
* (As per MIS Reports till 31 st March 2023)

| Year    |   No. of MMUApproved * | Expenditure     |
|---------|------------------------|-----------------|
| 2020-21 |                     31 | Rs 89.09 Lakhs  |
| 2021-22 |                     31 | Rs 95.76 Lakhs  |
| 2022-23 |                     35 | Rs 208.71 Lakhs |

## Note:

1. The expenditure is as per FMR submitted by the State and are provisional
2. Expenditure includes expenditure against Central Release, State release & unspent balances at the beginning of the year.
3. (d) Public health and hospital is a State subject. Under the National Health Mission (NHM), Government of India provides financial and technical support to States/UTs to strengthen their healthcare systems, including support for Mobile Medical Unit(MMU) based on the requirements posed by them during their Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs), subject to availability of resources. As per Government of India norms, financial support upto Rs. 2.82 lakh per MMU per month is provided under NHM.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3798 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Ban on Sale of e-Cigarettes
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3798 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th AUGUST, 2023

## BANONSALE OFE-CIGARETTES

## 3798. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the sale of e-cigarettes in the market and also through online platforms despite a ban imposed about three years ago according to media reports;
- (b) if so, the details of the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to tackle the said problems;
- (c) whether the Government has constituted a Task Force and/or advised the State Governments for the same to identify the cases of such violations; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. S.P. SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) to (d) : The Government of India prohibited electronic-cigarettes and like devices through 'The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement) Act, 2019. The Act was notified on 5 th December, 2019.

This Ministry has communicated to all States/UTs for implementation of the provisions of the Act. A Public Notice was issued PAN India for effective compliance of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement) Act, 2019. The enforcement of the Act lies with the States and Union Territories. An Expert Committee has been constituted to review the complaints of online violations for ensuring effective implementation and compliance monitoring.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3796 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Installing Offshore Windmills
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon

(a) No, Sir.

(b) No, Sir. However , as per the'Feasibility Study for Offshore Wind Farm Development in Tamil Nadu' under the project Facilitating Offshore Wind Energy in India (FOWIND),various  Offshore  Wind  Zones  (OWZs)  have  been  mapped  in  Tamil  Nadu having different potentials for Offshore Wind Power and these are near Tuticorin Port. (c)  The  VOC  Port  will  facilitate  the  necessary  infrastructure  for  the  installation  of offshore windmills as and whenrequired.

(d)  No, Sir.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3796

ANSWERED ON 11.08.2023

## INSTALLING OFFSHORE WINDMILLS

3796. DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether the  Government handpicked the V.O. Chidambaranar Port as a nodal agency for installing offshore windmills along the southern Tamil Nadu coast, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the said port has planned to generate at least 2,000 MW of power from these windmills within a year, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the blades required  for  the  same will  be  assembled at  the  VOC  Port itself  and the port has earmarked Rs. 700 crore for this purpose and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  port  has  also  identified  the  sites  in  the  sea  for  installation  of windmills and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3795 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Land in Cantonment Areas
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3795

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  August, 2023

## LAND IN CANTONMENT AREAS

3795.   SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether cases of illegal occupation/encroachment of land in cantonment areas have come to the notice of the Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  said  occupation/encroachments  have  been  causing  serious  operational problems;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

(a) & (b):  Total defence land under encroachment inside Cantonments under the management of Defence Estates Organisation is about 1850 acres. During 2022-2023, encroachments have been  detected  on  defence  land  inside  Cantonments  under  management  of  Defence  Estates Organisation on an area of about 10 acres while encroachments on about 26 acres have been removed.

- (c) & (d):  Army authorities have informed that encroachments which were a serious threat have been removed under provisions of Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act,  1971.  No  serious  operational  problems  have  occurred  due  to  balance  encroachments. Action as per law is initiated for removal of the encroachments.
- (e):  The following steps have been taken to address the problems of encroachment: -
- (i) Regular inspection of Defence Lands is carried out by the concerned offices and they are submitting annual certificates as per rules.
- (ii) Defence land records have been digitized.

- (iii) A  Land  Management  System  has  been  put  in  place  wherein  GIS  layers  of encroachments have been developed which provide information on encroachments over a period of time and helps in preventing fresh encroachments.
- (iv) Defence  land  Audit  has  been  institutionalized  since  the  year  2011-12  as  a continuous process. The land audit for the year 2019-20 & 2020-21 has been completed and report for the year 2020-21 has been published.
- (v) A 'Change detection GIS tool' has been developed which provides details of encroachments over a given span of period. This tool ensures that legal action is taken against all such encroachments.
- (vi) A methodology for evaluation 'Threat of encroachment on defence land has been devised.  Government  has  allocated funds to DGDE for construction of Boundary Walls/Fences/Pillars around defence land pockets prone to encroachments based on threat matrix.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3793 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Yoga and Naturopathy Hospitals
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Ramakant Bhargava

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3793 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2023

## YOGAANDNATUROPATHYHOSPITALS

## 3793. SHRI RAMAKANT BHARGAVA:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to establish Yoga and Naturopathy Hospitals/Wellness Centres with advanced modalities to conduct curative healthcare sessions, if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise, if not, the reasons therefor; and

(b) the time by which such hospitals/wellness centres under Central scheme are likely to be established along with deployment of doctors/experts/ trainers/staff?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OFAYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDASONOWAL )

(a) & (b): As Public Health being a State subject, establishment of Yoga and Naturopathy Hospitals/Wellness Centres with advanced modalities to conduct curative healthcare sessions, comes under the purview of respective State/UT Governments. However, under NAM, there is provision of financial assistance to States/UTs for establishment of Integrated Ayush Hospitals including Yoga & Naturopathy facility. Accordingly, the State/UT Governments may avail eligible financial assistance by submitting suitable proposals through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per the provisions of NAM guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3791 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Technology Development Fund Scheme
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: P.P. Chaudhary, Anurag Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3791

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  August, 2023

## TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FUND SCHEME

3791.   SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY:

SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details about the funding mechanism under the Technology Development Fund Scheme along with the total funds released by the Government till date under the same;
- (b) whether the Government provides any research support to the private industries, especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups under the said scheme;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has formulated any evaluation and assessment criteria under the said scheme, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e)  the  details  about  the  MSMEs  along  with  start-ups  which  received  funds  under  the  said scheme, State/UT-wise including Rajasthan?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a):    The  Technology  Development  Fund  (TDF)  Scheme  has  adopted  a  flexible  funding approach  for  applicants  to  encourage  the  participation.  Hence,  two  types  of  funding mechanisms are available under the scheme: -
- (i)  Reimbursement-The DRDO share of project cost is paid in a maximum of five (05) installments in the form of reimbursement upon successful achievement of milestones.
- (ii)    Advance- A staggered approach towards project funding in this scheme is in the form of advance funding subject to a maximum of five (05) 'Milestones' of the project. Development Agency (DA) may avail an advance upon producing a Bank Guarantee of the same amount as collateral.

The government has allocated a total of Rs. 260 Cr under the TDF Scheme, since its inception from 2016 and Rs. 64.35 Cr has been disbursed as a grant-in-aid to industries for development of defence technologies.

(b)  &  (c):    Yes,  Sir.  The  Government  provides  support  to  the  private  industries  especially MSMEs and startups through TDF Scheme. The details of the scheme are as follows: -

Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme:  Technology Development Fund Scheme is a program of MoD (Ministry of Defence) executed by DRDO under 'Make-in-India' initiative. The  Government  has  approved  TDF  Scheme  to  encourage  participation  of  public/private industries especially MSMEs and Startups to design and develop various defence technologies indigenously.

(d):  Yes, Sir. A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of TDF scheme has been formulated and approved  by  Competent  Authority  in  2016.  The  SOP  describes  about  the  evaluation  and assessment criteria.

(e):  A total 41 MSMEs and 20 Startups have been supported under the TDF Scheme. None of these belongs to Rajasthan. However, a large industry of Rajasthan has been supported under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3790 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Manufacturing of Sub-standard Drugs
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3790 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH AUGUST, 2023

## MANUFACTURING OF SUB-STANDARD DRUGS

3790: SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to amend the existing rules to include stringent punishment for manufacturers and suppliers of adulterated drugs in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to control the manufacturing of sub-standard drugs in the country?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (c): The manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs are primarily regulated in the country under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 & its Rules through a system of licensing and inspection by State Licensing Authorities appointed by respective State Governments. Licensee is required to comply with all the conditions of license as prescribed under Drugs & Cosmetics Rules and the State Licensing Authorities are empowered to take action.

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act has provisions for penalties in case of contraventions to various provisions of the said Act and Rules. The Act was amended by way of Drugs & Cosmetics (Amendment) Act 2008 to provide for more stringent penalties for manufacture of spurious and adulterated drugs. Certain offences have also been made cognizable and nonbailable.

Further, CDSCO and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have taken following regulatory measures to ensure the quality of medicines in the country:-

(i). States/ UTs have set up special Courts for trial of offences under the Drugs and

Cosmetics Act for speedy disposal.

(ii). The number of sanctioned posts in CDSCO has been significantly increased in last 10 years.

(iii). To ensure efficacy of drugs, the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 have been amended providing that applicant shall submit the result of bioequivalence study along with the application for grant of manufacturing license of oral dosage form of some drugs.

(iv). The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 have been amended making it mandatory that before the grant of manufacturing license, the manufacturing establishment is to be inspected jointly by the Drugs Inspectors of Central Government and State Government.

(v). The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 have been amended, making it mandatory that the applicants shall submit evidence of stability, safety of excipients etc. to the State Licensing Authority before grant of manufacturing license by the Authority.

(vi). CDSCO coordinates activities of State Drug Control Organisations and provides expert advice through the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) meetings held with State Drugs Controllers for uniformity in administration of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3788 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Underutilisation of Funds
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Reddeppa Nallakonda Gari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3788

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2023

## UNDERUTILISATION OF FUNDS

## 3788. SHRI N. REDDEPPA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that there is underutilisation of funds under several schemes of the Ministry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the underutilisation of funds is hampering the effective implementation of such schemes;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  details  of  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  full  utilisation  of funds?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (e) During the financial year 2022-23, fund utilization was 98.32 percent of Budget allocation as per Revised Estimate (RE). However, it is pertinent to mention that all  the  schemes  of  this  Ministry  are  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  (CSS)  and  are implemented by  the  States/Union  Territories  (UTs).  The  budget  allocation  for  these schemes  is  finalised  based  on  inputs  received  from  the  States/UTs  regarding  their requirements and the trend of expenditure over the previous years. Further, under CSS, States/UTs  are  required  to  contribute  their  corresponding  share  of  funds,  incur  a minimum  of  75%  expenditure  of  total  available  funds  and  submit  the  Statement  of Expenditure (SoE)/ Utilization Certificates to enable the Ministry to release the central share of funds. Wherever the above conditions are not met, release of the central share gets affected/delayed resulting in unspent balance at the end of the financial year.

Nevertheless, smooth functioning and proper implementation of the schemes, including utilization of funds, is reviewed periodically through meetings/video conferences  with  States/UTs  and  field  visits.  The  Central  Government  has  been persistent in its efforts to ensure optimum utilisation of funds towards the cause.

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