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Lok Sabha Question No. 3094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Condition of Howrah Bridge
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Jagannath Sarkar

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 3094

ANSWERED ON - 09/08/2024

## CONDITION OF HOWRAH BRIDGE

## 3094.    SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन एवं जलमागŊ मंũालय

- (a) whether  the  Howrah  Bridge  is  reaching  the  age  of  81  years  and  showing  signs  of deterioration and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  measures  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  its  future maintenance or potential replacement;
- (c) the current condition assessment of the Howrah Bridge in terms of structural integrity and safety standards;
- (d) whether there is any ongoing maintenance or renovation projects in place to address the aging infrastructure of the Howrah Bridge and to prolong its lifespan; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  feasibility  studies  or  assessments regarding  an  underground  tunnel  connecting  Kolkata  and  Howrah  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a & b) Yes.  The Howrah bridge is the property of State Government of West Bengal and maintained by  Syama  Prasad  Mookerjee Port  Authority  (SMPA)  Kolkata,  an  Autonomous body of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways as per Howrah Bridge Act, 1926.  The Bridge  is  under  regular  periodic  maintenance  by  SMPA  and  also  regularly  checked  by internal and external experts, including organizations such as Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras.

- (c) The Bridge is in operative condition.
- (d) Routine repair and maintenance works are carried out on regular basis throughout the  year for  upkeep  the  Bridge.   The  regular  maintenance  includes  periodical  inspection, cleaning, painting, restoration of corroded parts  as well as maintenance of Deck Joints and other parts of the Bridge were carried out by SMPA.
- (e) SMPA  has  undertaken  feasibility  studies  on  an  underground  tunnel  connectiong Kolkata and Howarah.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Primary Health Centres in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Arun Kumar Sagar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3092 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2024

## PRIMARYHEALTH CENTRES IN UTTAR PRADESH

## 3092. SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the Primary Health Centres (PHCs) functioning across the country particularly in Shahjahanpur Parliamentary Constituency of Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) whether there is an acute shortage of doctors and other staff in the PHCs across the country particularly in the Scheduled Castes/Tribes dominated areas, State/UT/district-wise;
- (c) whether the buildings of the said centres are in dilapidated condition and if so, the details thereof, area-wise; and
- (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to address the said issue?

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

(a): As per the Rural Health Statistics - 2021-22, as on 31 st March, 2022, a total number of 31,053 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) are functional in the country. Presently, 61 PHCs are functional in Shahjahanpur Parliamentary Constituency of Uttar Pradesh.

(b) & (c): Under National Health Mission (NHM), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical as well as financial support including support for recruitment of health human resource (Doctors and other health workers) and the upgradation of existing or construction of new infrastructure to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare system, based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) .

Details of State/UT-wise number of healthcare centres, number of doctors and other staff in the PHCs across the country may be seen at the following link of RHS 2021-22:

https://hmis.mohfw.gov.in/downloadfile?filepath=publications/Rural-Health-Statistics/RHS%202021-22.pdf

(d): Apart from NHM, the Government of India has also launched other initiative like Pradhan MantriAyushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). Funds are provided under PM-ABHIM to fill critical gaps in public health infrastructure so that any future pandemics can be effectively responded to and to develop capacities of primary, secondary, and tertiary care Health Systems, strengthen existing national institutions, and create new institutions, to cater to the detection and cure of new and emerging diseases. Also, 15 th Finance Commission grants through local governments used for strengthening primary care through Building-less Sub-Centres, PHCs, CHCs, Conversion of rural PHCs and Sub-Centres to Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs).
Lok Sabha Question No. 3091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: AYUSH in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Mahendra Singh Solanky

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3091 ANSWERED ON 09.08.2024

## AYUSH in Madhya Pradesh

3091 Shri Mahendra Singh Solanky:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) the details of identified clusters/zones under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh;

(b)  the  details  of  nurseries,  post-harvest  management  units  and  marketing  infrastructure established under the NAM in Madhya Pradesh till date;

(c) if not, the reasons for non-development of this infrastructure; and

(d) the details of the total amount invested under the said scheme till date and planned future investment in Dewas Parliamentary Constituency of Madhya Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

(a) Ministry of Ayush, Government of India had implemented Medicinal Plants component under  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  National  Ayush  Mission  (NAM)  till  2020-21  in different States/UTs including Madhya Pradesh. After that Medicinal Plants component had been  delinked  from  NAM  Scheme  from  2021-22.  There  was  a  provision  under  that component  for  creation  of  clusters  of  farmers  having  minimum  2  hectare  of  land  for cultivation of medicinal plants within a radius of 15 km under which the Ministry of Ayush supported 206 cluster of farmers to the Madhya Pradesh from the financial year 2015-16 to 2020-21.  As  per  the  information  received  from  Directorate  of  Horticulture  and  Food Processing, Madhya Pradesh, they have identified and supported 329 farmers to cover 242.2 hectare area under cultivation of medicinal plants in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh under NAM.

(b) & (c) Ministry of Ayush had supported 12551 hectare area under cultivation of medicinal plants, 63 post-harvest management units, 01 marketing infrastructure to the Madhya Pradesh under  NAM  during  the  financial  year  2015-16  to  2020-21  and  Rs.1585.18  lakhs  has  been released.

(d) As reported by the State Government of Madhya Pradesh, an amount of Rs. 711.80 lakhs has been sanctioned in Dewas Parliamentary Constituency under NAM. Since, NAM Scheme is  being  implemented  by  the  State  Government,  they  may  avail  financial  assistance  by submitting suitable proposal through State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) as per the provisions of NAM guidelines for development and promotion of Ayush systems in the State of Madhya Pradesh including Dewas Parliamentary Constituency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Cases of Cervical Cancer
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Rajesh Mishra

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3090 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 TH AUGUST 2024

## CASES OF CERVICALCANCER

## 3090. DR. RAJESH MISHRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is planning to provide free cervical cancer vaccine to all girls in the designated hospitals across the country from the year 2024;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any data of girls who are unable to get said vaccine due to its exorbitant price and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with pharmaceutical companies for manufacturing of Cervical Cancer Vaccine and vaccination of the same in designated hospitals in the country on the lines of COVID-19 vaccine; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (e) Under Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), 11 vaccines are provided against 12 Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs). The cervical cancer vaccine is not a part of the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Trade Security Cooperation
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri K E Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3084

ANSWERED ON- 09/08/2024

TRADE SECURITY COOPERATION

3084.  SHRI K E PRAKASH

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

(a)   the   details   of   recent   bilateral   agreements   signed   with neighboring countries to enhance trade and security cooperation; (b)   the   measures   taken   by   the   Government   to   safeguard   the interests   of   Indian   citizens   living   abroad,   especially   in   conflict zones; and

(c)   the   steps   taken/proposed  to  be   taken  by   the   Government   to strengthen India's diplomatic presence and influence in Africa and Latin America?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) In the recent years, India has signed a number of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with neighbouring countries in a number of

areas   of   mutual   interest   aimed   at   enhancing   people   to   people contacts and connectivity across the region, as well as augmenting trade and commerce. (b)  The   welfare   and   protection   of   Indians   abroad   is   among   the highest priorities of the Government. Indian Missions/ Posts abroad respond to any issues raised by Indians on a priority basis through various channels like calls, walk-ins, e-mails, social media, 24x7 Helplines, Open Houses, MADAD portal, etc. and during emergency or crisis situations, Missions/Posts abroad pro-actively reach out and help distressed /stranded Indian nationals by providing consular assistance, food, shelter, medicine and return passage to India. (c) The broad foreign policy vision of the Government is to maximize India's presence abroad in the most optimal manner. Since 2014, several new Indian diplomatic Missions have been established in Africa, Latin American and Caribbean, to expand our presence and reach in these areas. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3081 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Regulation of Naturopathy and Yoga Universities
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Hanuman Beniwal

(a) to (d)

At  present,  there  is  no  central  regulatory  commission  across  the  country  for  the  regulation  of Naturopathy and Yoga Universities on the lines of Allopathy.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3081

ANSWERED ON 09.08. 2024

## Regulation of Naturopathy and Yoga Universities

† 3081 Shri Hanuman Beniwal:

Will the Minister of AYUSH

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is no regulatory commission for the regulation of Naturopathy and Yoga Universities across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether any proposal of a regulatory commission in this regard is under consideration of the Government, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the time by which it is likely to be constituted on the lines of Allopathy?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)
Lok Sabha Question No. 3079 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Coastal Community Development Projects
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Bastipati Nagaraju

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3079

ANSWERED ON - 09/08/2024

## COASTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

3079.  SHRI BASTIPATI NAGARAJU:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहनऔर जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) the details of the projects initiated under Coastal Community Development Pillar of the Sagarmala Scheme that have been completed in the State of Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) the progress of the projects under the said scheme in Andhra Pradesh in the last five years, year-wise; and
- (c) the timeline by which the projects will be completed?

## ANSWER

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

(a) (b) & (c)  The details and year-wise progress of projects under Coastal Community Development Pillar of Sagarmala scheme during the last five years in Andhra Pradesh, is at Annexure-I.

Annexure-I

| Sl. No.   | Project Name                                                                                                                                      | Project Cost (in   | Progress                     | Progress   | Progress   | Progress   | Progress   | Progress   | Completion   |
|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|--------------|
|           |                                                                                                                                                   | Rs. Cr.)           | Year                         | 2019- 20   | 2020- 21   | 2021- 22   | 2022- 23   | 2023- 24   | Date         |
| 1         | Implementation of Sagarmala- DDUGKY convergence program phase II for skill development in port and maritime sector in the state of Andhra Pradesh | 5.98-              | Un- employe d Youths Trained | 271        | 0          | 418        | 1409       | 743        | March, 2025  |
| 1         | Implementation of Sagarmala- DDUGKY convergence program phase II for skill development in port and maritime sector in the state of Andhra Pradesh | 5.98-              | Youths placed                | 266        | 0          | 343        | 1101       | 481        | March, 2025  |
| 2         | Development of Fishing Harbour in Juvvaladinne in SPSR Nellore District in the State of Andhra Pradesh                                            | 288                | Physical Progress            | --         | --         | 30         | 50         | 20         | March, 2024  |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3078 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Land in Position of Defence in Karnataka
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Km. Priyanka Satish Jarkiholi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3078

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 th August, 2024

## LAND IN POSSESSION OF DEFENCE IN KARNATAKA

## 3078 KM. PRIYANKA SATISH JARKIHOLI:

- Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a) whether 754 acres of land in Belagavi city, Karnataka State i.e., Survey Nos. 1304, 1305, 1306, 1307, 1324, 1327, 1327A, 1328, 1329, 1330, 1331, 1332, 1333, 1334, 1335 and 1336 is in the possession of the Defence Department; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the said land belongs to Government of Karnataka or Union Government, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the land belongs to Government of Karnataka, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the timeline by which the lands are likely to be handed over to the Government of Karnataka?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SANJAY SETH) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a) to (c): As per records held by Directorate General of Defence Estates, land measuring 754.82 acres comprising Revenue Survey Numbers 1304 to 1307, 1324, 1327, 1327A, 1328 to 1350 and 1397 in Belagavi belonged to Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Out of this, 13.625 acres comprising Survey Numbers 1324, 1329, 1330, 1348 and 1349 has been transferred by MoD to the State Government of Karnataka on 23.01.1978 for construction of a diversion road to the National Highway No. 04. Further, land admeasuring 20 acres comprising Survey Numbers 1324 and 1329 has been transferred to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on 14.09.1984. Thus, defence land admeasuring 721.195 acres is in possession of Defence Department.
- (d): No, Sir. The land admeasuring 721.195 acres at Belagavi, belongs to Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
- (e): Does not arise in view of above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3074 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Vacancies in Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Thiru D M Kathir Anand

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3074

ANSWERED ON - 09/08/2024

## VACANCIES IN PORTS

3074. THIRU D M KATHIR ANAND:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पᱫन , पोत पᳯरवहन और जलमागᭅ मंᮢी

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken/proposes  to  take  any  step  to  fill  up  the vacancies  falling  under  the  ministry  of  Ports,  Shipping  and  Waterways  and  all  its subordinate and Allied offices, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  incumbency  position  as  on  1.7.2024  in  respect  of  all  Aided  Institutes,  all Public Sector Undertakings under aegis of the Ministry; and
- (c) whether the Government has initiated any special recruitment drive for filling up vacancies of SC/ST/OBC and Minority communities therein and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) As  per  extant  Recruitment  Rules,  the  exercise  of  filling  up  of  vacancies  is continuously taken up by Subordinate and all other offices falling under the administrative jurisdiction of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- (b) As  on  01/07/2024,  total  19448  posts  are  filled  up  in  respect  of  Subordinate Offices,  Autonomous  Bodies,  Public  Sector  Undertakings  and  all  other  Offices  under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- (c) While filling up of vacancies, extant provision for reservation of SC/ST/OBC and other categories are adhered to.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3073 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Integrated AYUSH Wellness Centre
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Tapir Gao

## 3073. Shri Tapir Gao:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of India's first integrated AYUSH Wellness centres;

(b) whether the Government plans to begin more integrated AYUSH Wellness centres across the country; and

- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3073

ANSWERED ON 09.08.2024

## Integrated AYUSH Wellness centre

## ANSWER

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

(a) Ministry of Ayush is setting up first Integrated AYUSH Wellness Centre in the permanent campus for  Regional  Research  Institute  for  Homoeopathy  at  Azara  in  Guwahati  for  providing  the  Ayush healthcare services.

(b) & (c) Public Health being a State subject, setting up of integrated AYUSH Wellness Centre comes under the purview of the respective State/UT Governments. However, under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) there is a provision of providing financial assistance to the State/UT  Governments  for  operationalization  of  Ayush  Health  &  Wellness  Centres  (AHWCs)  now renamed as Ayushman Arogya Mandir- (Ayush), by upgrading existing Ayush dispensaries and Sub health centres. The Union cabinet has approved 12500 Ayushamn Arogya Mandir (Ayush) as per the proposals received from the State/UT Governments through their State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) under  NAM.  As  per  the  information  received  from  the  State/UT  Governments,  12121  Ayushamn Arogya Mandir (Ayush) have been made functional till date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3061 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Construction of  Artificial Canal
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Ummeda Ram Beniwal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3061

ANSWERED ON - 09/08/2024

## CONSTRUCTION OF ARTIFICIAL CANAL

## 3061. SHRI UMMEDA RAM BENIWAL:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहनऔर जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the plan conceptualized to develop ports by constructing an artificial canal in Bakhasar of Barmer;
- (b) if so, the progress made so far in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to develop the said port at the earliest;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the timeline fixed therefor; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) Yes. Govt. of Rajasthan has prepared pre-feasibility report on development of port at Bhawtara, near Bakhasar of Barmer and IWAI has prepared feasibility report of National  Waterway-48.  IWAI  has  approached  National  Technology  Centre  for  Ports, Waterways  &  Coasts  ( NTCPWC ),  IIT  Madras  for  mathematical  modelling  of  the waterway to assess the feasibility of navigation and development of the said port.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3060 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Mahila Shakti Kendras
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Yogender Chandolia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3060

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2024

## MAHILA SHAKTI KENDRAS

## 3060. SHRI YOGENDER CHANDOLIA:

Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the schemes being coordinated by the Mahila Shakti Kendras;
- (b) the number of sanctioned and operational Mahila Shakti Kendras in the country;
- (c) whether the Government is planning to sanction more Mahila Shakti Kendras in the country specially in the NCT of Delhi; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI ANNPURNA DEVI )

(a) to (d): The Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Scheme was approved in November, 2017 as  a  centrally  sponsored  scheme  to  empower  rural  women  through  community participation.  A third party evaluation study of MSK scheme was conducted by NITI Aayog in 2020. Taking into account the findings of the evaluation and in consultation with States/ UTs and stakeholders, the scheme has been discontinued with effect from 01.04.2022.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing the Umbrella Scheme  named  as  'Mission  Shakti'  with  effect  from  01.04.2022  with aim  at strengthening  interventions  for  women  safety,  security  and  empowerment.  The Mission Shakti has two sub-schemes 'Sambal' and 'Samarthya'.

The  'Sambal'  sub-scheme  is  for  safety  and  security  of  women.  It  has  the components of One Stop Centres (OSCs), Women Helpline (WHL), Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) and Nari Adalat. The  'Samarthya'  sub  scheme  is  for  empowerment  of  women.  It  has  the components  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Matru  Vandana  Yojana  (PMMVY),  Shakti  Sadan,

Sakhi Niwas, Palna and SANKALP : Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW).

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