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Lok Sabha Question No. 1941 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-06
Subject: Promotion of Inland Waterways in Odisha
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Smt. Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIONNO. 1941

ANSWERED ON 06.12.2024

## PROMOTION OF INLAND WATERWAYS IN ODISHA

1941.SMT. SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a)  the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to promote the use of inland  waterways  in  State  of  Odisha  for  cargo  movement  to  reduce  carbon emissions;
- (b)  the challenges and outcomes associated with increasing the use of inland water transport in Odisha; and
- (c)  whether any specific projects have been initiated to enhance infrastructure and connectivity for inland water transport in Odisha and if so, details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  A  Special  Purpose  Vehicle  (SPV),  namely,  Inland  Waterways  Consortium  of Odisha Limited comprising of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Govt. of Odisha  andParadip  Port  Authority,  has  been  formed  to  evacuate  coal  from  the hinterland of Talcher Area and industrial belt of Kalinganagarthrough Paradip/Dhamra  Port.  The  environmental  friendly  inland  water  transport  helps  to decongest the already choked railway/road network.
- (b) The key challenges are acquisition of land, dismantling/reconstruction of bridges with  less  vertical  and  horizontal  clearances  and  insufficient  discharge  from  upper reaches of NW-5 (Brahmani River) to ensure round the year navigation.
- (c)  The  project  includes  regular  river  survey  on  National  Waterway-5  (NW-5 Brahmani River), NW-14 (Baitarni River) and NW-64 (Mahanadi River) to assess the navigability  of  the  waterways  and  installation  of  navigation  aids  in  NW-64  from IFFCO Paradip plant to Sea mouth near Paradip port for safe movement of vessels. Further, ajetty has been installed by IFFCO for waterway movement of gypsum from IFFCO Paradip plant on NW-64.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1940 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-06
Subject: Financial Support to Advocates
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Raja Ram Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE

## DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1940

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 6 th DECEMBER, 2024

## Financial Support to Advocates

## 1940. Shri Raja Ram Singh:

## Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has taken specific measures to financially support advocates, especially the young advocates from marginalised communities;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government is considering to introduce a stipend system for young advocates, particularly from marginalized communities to address the
- issue of severe underpayment; and
- (d) if so, the details of the proposed initiative, if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (d): With respect to above mentioned question, it is submitted that under the Advocate Act,1961, the Advocate Welfare Fund Act, 2001 and respective State Welfare Acts, Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils are empowered to provide financial help to Advocates in various exigencies. As per the provision of section 6(2) and section 7(2) of the Advocates Act,1961, the State Bar Council and Bar Council of India (BCI) respectively have power to constitute one or more funds in the prescribed manner for the purpose of giving financial assistance to organize welfare schemes for indigents, disabled or other advocates. In this regard, some of the State Governments have also constituted 'Advocates Welfare Fund' and Advocates Welfare Fund Trustee Committee' under their respective State enactments to provide financial help to Advocates. The Government of India, M/o Law and Justice does not have any specific measures to financially support advocates, especially the young advocates from marginalised communities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1939 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-06
Subject: Delay in Compensation for Land Acquisition
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1939

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 th  December, 2024

## DELAY IN COMPENSATION FOR LAND ACQUISITION

1939. SHRI AGA SYED RUHULLAH MEHDI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that over 600 families from Budgam and Srinagar have been awaiting full compensation for over 10 years for approximately 480 acres of land acquired by the Defence Estates Department in 2011-2012 at Karewa Damodar near Srinagar airport;

(b) if so, the reasons for the delay;

- (c) whether it is a fact that farmers were initially paid 4.80 lakh per kanal in 2012-2013, and that the final rate decided was between 18-20 lakh per kanal but remains undisbursed, despite current market rates exceeding 2 crore per kanal in adjoining areas and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  reassess  the  compensation  under  the  Right  to  Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013-which now applies to Jammu and Kashmir-potentially entitling the affected families to higher compensation; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

(a)  to  (c):    MoD  has  issued sanction  on  04.03.2011 for acquisition  of requisitioned land in Villages  Karewa  Damodar,  Wathora  and  Karalpora,  District  Budgam  (UT  of  J&K)  at  an estimated cost of Rs. 234.25 crore. An amount of Rs. 181.54 crore has already been deposited by the Defense Estates Office Srinagar with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam for release of compensation to the landowners.

However,  the  area  of  acquired  land  reflected  in  the  Form  J  Notification  issued  by Government of J&K under the J&K Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property (RAIP) Act, 1968 is found to be more than the actual area acquired on ground. DGDE has taken up the matter with the Government of J&K for amendment in the said notification. The Award made by the Collector can be considered once requisite amendment is made under the Form J Notification.

(d) & (e):  No, Sir. Since the land already stands acquired under the provisions of the J&K RAIP Act 1968, there is no such provision to reassess the compensation under the Right to Fair compensation  and  Transparency  in  Land  Acquisition,  Rehabilitation  and  Resettlement  Act (RFCTLARR), 2013.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1938 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-06
Subject: Vaccination for Cervical Cancer
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Murari Lal Meena

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1938 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 TH DECEMBER 2024

## VACCINATION FOR CERVICALCANCER

## 1938. SHRI MURARI LAL MEENA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to include Rajasthan in the first phase of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination programme so as to prevent cervical cancer in women of Rajasthan and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) if not, the likely time by which the said State is to be included in this programme;
- (c) whether the availability of HPV vaccines have to be ensured by the Union Government or direct purchase by the State Governments; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) to (d) Under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), eleven vaccines are provided against twelve Vaccine Preventable Diseases. The HPV vaccine, currently is not a part of the Universal Immunization Programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1936 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-06
Subject: Patients Admission in NIMHANS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1936 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## PATIENTS ADMISSIONINNIMHANS

## 1936. SHRI MADHAVANENI RAGHUNANDAN RAO:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru has a separate division to cater to out of State patients from Telangana;
- (b) if so, the details of this mechanism thereof;
- (c) whether any steps have been taken by the Government to facilitate out of State patient admissions in NIMHANS; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE (SH. PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) & (b) All the patients visiting National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru irrespective of their domicile are treated in the same facility. However, 1921 patients from Telengana have visited NIMHANS in FY 2023-24 and have been provided treatment facilities in OPD, IPD, Emergency and Casualty.
- (c) & (d) Patients from all the States and Union Territories of India who visit NIMHANS are treated alike. Patients are admitted in the same facilities, irrespective of their domicile, as per requirement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1934 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-06
Subject: Implementation of AYURGYAN Scheme
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Tejasvi Surya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1934 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 th  DECEMBER, 2024

## Implementation of AYURGYAN Scheme

1934.  Shri Tejasvi Surya:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

(a) the  details  of  the  progress  made  in  implementing  the  AYURGYAN  scheme  from  its inception in FY 2021-22 till date;

(b) the number of professionals who have been benefitted from training and capacity building programs since its inception; and

(c) the  steps  being  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  increase  enrolment  in AYUSH educational institutions through this scheme?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) The  Ministry  of  Ayush  is  implementing  a  Central  Sector  Scheme  namely  AYURGYAN since  2021-22  with  the  aim  to  support  Research  &  Innovation  in  Ayush  through  Extra  Mural Research activities and Education by providing academic activities, training, capacity building etc.

The  Scheme  has  three  components  viz.  (i)  Capacity  Building  &  Continuing  Medical Education  (CME)  in  Ayush  (ii)  Research  &  Innovation  in  AYUSH  and  (iii)  Ayurveda  Biology Integrated Health Research. Ayurveda Biology Integrated Health Research has been added under the scheme from the year 2023-24 as a 3 rd component. The detailed scheme guidelines are available on the portal of Ministry of Ayush (https://ngo.ayush.gov.in/ayurgyan).

Notable milestones/Progress made under Ayurgyan scheme since inception is as under:

- i) Under Capacity Building & CME in Ayush Component :
2.  Fund to the tune of Rs.2.70 Crore during FY 2021-22, Rs.6.25 Crore during FY 2022-23, Rs.4.50 Crore during FY 2023-24 and Rs.2.99 Crore (as on 02.12.2024) was released/disbursed to conduct 28, 73, 49 and 36 training programmes respectively for Ayush personnel.
3. ii) Research & Innovation in Ayush component
4.  Fund to the tune of Rs.1.76 Crore during FY 2021-22, Rs.2.82 Crore during FY 2022-23, Rs.4.00 Crore during FY 2023-24 and Rs.2.07 Crore during FY 2024-25 (as on 02.12.2024) was released for 21, 25, 37 and 16 Research Projects respectively.

## (iii) Ayurveda Biology Integrated Health Research

-  Fund  to  the  tune  of  Rs.6.16  Crore  during  FY  2023-24  and  Rs.19.96  Crore  (as  on 02.12.2024) was released for 02 and 04 Research Projects respectively.
- (b) Under  Capacity  Building  &  CME  in  Ayush  Component  of  Ayurgyan  scheme,  4717 number of Ayush personnel has been trained since inception of the scheme.
- (c) Ministry of Ayush has developed a portal i.e. NGO Ayush portal (www.ngo.ayush.gov.in) for online submission of proposals, which is open throughout the year, to increase the enrolment of AYUSH educational institutions under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1912 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-06
Subject: Preservation of Shaheed Bhagat Singh's Legacy
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1912

## ANSWERED ON- 06/12/2024

## PRESERVATION OF SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH'S LEGACY

1912.  SHRI MANISH TEWARI

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-

(a) whether the Union Government is aware of the derogatory remarks made against Shaheed Bhagat Singh in submissions to the Lahore High Court;

(b)  if so, the diplomatic steps being taken to convey India's concerns to Pakistan in this regard;

(c) whether the Government has made any representations to Pakistan regarding the growing intolerance and anti-India sentiments reflected in its treatment of historical figures like Bhagat Singh, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) what measures the Government is taking to ensure that Shaheed Bhagat   Singh's   legacy   is   preserved   and   globally   recognized   for   his contributions to the Indian freedom struggle?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to d) Government of  India has noted the recent reports regarding objectionable remarks made against Shaheed Bhagat Singh in Pakistan and has lodged a strong protest with the Government of Pakistan on the incident through diplomatic channels. Government of India has also been raising, with Pakistan, issues concerning attacks on cultural heritage, growing intolerance and lack of  respect for minority communities in Pakistan. The   Government   and   the   entire   nation   recognize   the   invaluable contribution of Shaheed Bhagat Singh in India's freedom struggle. The death anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh is observed every year in India and abroad. India's diplomatic Missions abroad also hold events to pay tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1908 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-06
Subject: Incentives to Domestic Shipyards
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1908

ANSWERED ON 06.12.2024

## INCENTIVES TO DOMESTIC SHIPYARDS

1908. SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  additional  incentives  to  encourage domestic  shipyards  to  develop  fuel-efficient  and  technologically  advanced  vessels  as part  of  its  ambitious  plans  to  transform  the  country's  shipping  industry  and  if  so,  the details thereof; (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  subsidy  for  specialised  and  green vessels  under  Shipbuilding  Financial  Assistance  Policy  (SBFAP)  2.0  and  if  so,  the details in this regard; (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  increase  its  share  of  global  shipbuilding market from 1 percent to 5 percent in next 10 years; and (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  funds  sanctioned/released  for  the  said purpose?

## ANSWER

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

(a) &  (b)Government  has  provided  additional  incentives  to  encourage  domestic shipyards to develop fuel-efficient and technologically advanced vessels as part of its ambitious plans to transform the country's shipping industry. The details are presented below:

Shipbuilding financial  assistance  policy  was  amended  in  August  2023,  to  include  'flat 30% financial assistance for vessels where main propulsion is achieved by means of green fuels such as Methanol/Ammonia/Hydrogen fuel cells etc'. This amendment also included  'flat  20%  financial  assistance  for  vessels  fitted  with  fully  electric  or  hybrid propulsion'.

(c) & (d) Yes Sir. As per the Maritime AmritKaal Vision (MAKV 2047), India aspires to be in the top 5 countries in commercial shipbuilding by 2047. Further, to promote "Make in India"  policy  and  to  support  shipbuilding  industry  in  India,  Ministry  has  brought  in Shipbuilding  Financial  Assistance  Policy  (SBFAP)  scheme  for  Indian  shipyards  to procure orders from domestic as well as international market and to be competitive in international market for securing global orders. The scheme offers financial assistance to Indian Shipyards for shipbuilding contracts signed between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2026 with rate of financial assistance starting from 20% in 2016 and diminishing to 11% in 2026. Till date, 45 shipyards have registered, and 19 shipyards have utilized the scheme by availing financial assistance.  Further,  an  amount  of  Rs.  385.16  crore  has been released towards construction and delivery of 144 vessels.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1907 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-06
Subject: Cases of TB
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Pradyut Bordoloi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1907 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 th DECEMBER, 2024

## CASES OFTB

## 1907. SHRI PRADYUT BORDOLOI: :

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the incidence of Tuberculosis (TB) in Assam and the national average for the same;
- (b) the details of the number of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) centres per lakh population in Assam and the national average for the same;
- (c) the details of the number of National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) employees in Assam who have contracted the disease and died during the last five years; and
- (d) whether the Government has regularised contract employees under NTEP in Assam, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

- (a) and (b) The incidence of TB cases and number of DR-TB centres, per lakh population, under National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) for the State of Assam and the national average are as under:

|                                | Incidence of TB cases/lakh population in 2022 (Estimated)   | No. of DR-TB centre/Lakh population in 2023   |
|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Assam State                    | 212                                                         | 0.05                                          |
| National Average               | 199                                                         | 0.05                                          |
| Source: India In-country Model | Source: India In-country Model                              | Source: India In-country Model                |

(c) and (d) As per information received from the State of Assam, none of the NTEP contractual staff has contracted TB disease and died during the last five years and no contractual staff under NTEP has been regularized.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1906 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-06
Subject: Namrup Fertilizer Plant
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Gaurav Gogoi

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1906 TO BE ANSWERED

ON: 06.12.2024

## Namrup Fertilizer Plant

1906: SHRI GAURAV GOGOI

:

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

- (a) the present operational capacity of the Namrup Fertilizer plant compared to its installed capacity;
- (b) the reasons for any shortfall in production and the steps being taken to address them;
- (c) the status of the proposed fourth plant at Namrup, including the timeline for its establishment and the expected production capacity; and
- (d) whether the Government is taking any steps to attract private investment in the fertilizer sector, including in the expansion of the Namrup Fertilizer Plant, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SMT.  ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a):      The  reassessed  capacity  of  the  Namrup-III  Fertilizer  plant  is  2.7Lakh  Metric Tonne of Urea and Plant capacity utilisation generally is 75%.
- (b): Shortfall in production may be attributed to frequent tripping and breakdown of rotating  and  stationary  equipment  of  the  plant  with  ageing  and  obsolescence  of  the equipment, and deterioration in condition of LTS (Low Temperature Shift) catalyst.

Steps  taken  to  address  them  are  maintenance  and  repairing  jobs  of  critical equipment  in  the  ongoing  ATA  (Annual  Turn  Around)  of  the  plant.    Further,  LTS catalyst has been replaced with new catalyst.

- (c) & (d):   To attract private investment for the expansion of Namrup-IV fertilizer plant, private  bidding  route  has  been  resorted  to  and  has  not  met  with  any  success. Government is examining all possible options to find a suitable and sustainable model to set-up Namrup-IV unit in BVFCL.

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