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Lok Sabha Question No. 2113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Construction of Super Speciality Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ajay Kumar Mandal, Ramesh Chander Kaushik

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2113 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15/12/2023

## CONSTRUCTION OF SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITALS

## †2113. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL: SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether people are unable to get medical services due to the tardy pace of the construction work of super speciality hospital in Bhagalpur and Sonipat parliamentary constituencies;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to speed up the construction of the said hospitals;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to take punitive action against the construction companies engaged in the said project for the slow pace of work;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the penalty imposed on them in this regard;
- (e) whether the parking arrangements made in the said projects are not in accordance with the requirement which may lead to traffic jam like situation on the main road in future;
- (f) whether any study has been carried out before construction pacing area and if so, the details thereof; and
- (g) the time by which these hospitals are likely to be fully operationalised?

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

(a) to (g) Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), upgradation of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College & Hospital, Bhagalpur by way of setting up a Super Speciality Block (SSB) was sanctioned in Phase-IV of PMSSY in 2016 at a total approved cost of Rs 200 Crore, on cost sharing basis, in the ratio of 60:40 between Centre and State respectively. The civil and electrical works have been completed by CPWD in April, 2023. Parking arrangements has been made as per sanctioned provisions of the project. Operation and recruitment of staff for the Government Medical College is the responsibility of State Government.

Under PMSSY no project for construction of a SSB in Sonipat has been approved.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2109 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Ongoing Schemes
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Nakul K. Nath

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2109

ANSWERED ON 15.12.2023

## ONGOING SCHEMES

2109. SHRI NAKUL KAMAL NATH:

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

## पȅन , पोतपįरवहनऔरजलमागŊमंũी

(a) the names of the ongoing schemes of the Ministry which have been renamed by the Government after 2014; and

(b) the budget allocation for such schemes after 2014?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No Scheme of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has been renamed after 2014.
- (b) In view of(a) above, question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2106 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Visa Stamping Centres in Guwahati
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Agatha K. Sangma

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

ANSWERED ON- 15/12/2023

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO- 2106

## VISA STAMPING CENTRES IN GUWAHATI

2106. KUMARI AGATHA K. SANGMA

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

(a) the number of people from the North-Eastern States who travelled abroad during the last three years, country-wise;

(b) Whether the people of North East are bound to travel to Kolkata or Delhi for any Visa application and if so, the details thereof;

(c) Whether the Government is cognizant of the logistical, financial and other challenges faced by the people of the North-Eastern States in travelling to distant cities for their visa application and medical tests and if so, the details of the proposed remedial steps by the Government in this regard; and

(d) Whether the Government intends to coordinate with foreign consulates or embassies to establish such visa stamping and medical test centres in Guwahati, if so, the steps proposed to be taken in this regard and the tentative timeline thereof and if not, the reasons therefor ?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a) According to the nodal agency (Bureau of Immigration), data in the format requested is not maintained by the agency.

(b) While most of the Embassies and Visa Facilitation Centres are located in Delhi, around 70 Consulates/Asstt. High Commissions are located in Kolkata. An applicant has to travel to the respective Embassies/Visa Facilitation Centre, as per their jurisdiction for completing the formalities for obtaining respective visa.

(c & d) Opening and location of Embassies/Consulates and Visa Facilitation Centres is a matter of purview of foreign Governments, and Government of India has no role in their visa application collection process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2099 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Low Enrollment Rate under AB-PMJAY
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: A. Chellakumar

## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2099 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH DECEMBER, 2023

## LOWENROLLMENTRATEUNDER AB-PMJAY

## 2099. DR. A. CHELLAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is taking steps to address the issue of low enrollment rates among the groups targeted under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY);

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government plans to improve the targeted performance under the Yojana; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d): Under Ayushman Bharat -Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), all the eligible beneficiary families are covered since inception of the scheme in the States/UTs. The absence of Ayushman card does not hinder any eligible individual from taking treatment under the scheme. Ayushman cards are issued as a token of entitlement and empowerment. Since, the nature of the scheme is demand-driven, beneficiaries generally create Ayushman cards when they are in need of any medical treatment.

Massive Ayushman card creation drive across the country is undertaken in tandem with the States. As on 12.12.2023, 28.1 crore Ayushman cards have been created. The details of initiatives taken under the scheme to saturate the enrollment under AB-PMJAY are as under:

- i. Ayushman Bhava: Ayushman Bhava, launched by Hon ' ble President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on 12.09.2023, is an initiative that is aimed at ensuring the saturation of various healthcare schemes at the village level, ultimately reaching the end beneficiaries. This initiative encompasses a series of interventions, including ' Aapke Dwar Ayushman 3.0 ' ,

' Ayushman Sabhas ' , ' Ayushman Melas ' , and the ultimate goal of elevating villages to the status of ' Ayushman Gram ' .

- ii. Ayushman App: An Android based ' Ayushman App ' has been developed using latest technology that provides for modes of authentication i.e. face-auth, OTP, IRIS, and fingerprint for creation of Ayushman card.
- iii. AapkeDwarAyushman:ADA3.0hasbeenlaunchedon17.09.2023aspartofAyushman Bhava campaign, wherein self-verification feature for beneficiaries through Ayushman App has been enabled.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Complaints against Oveseas Indians on Marital Issues
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

GOVERNMENT OF  INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

ANSWERED ON- 15/12/2023

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No-2097

## COMPLAINTS AGAINST OVERSEAS INDIANS ON MARITAL ISSUES

2097. SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

(a) whether the Government has received large number of complaints pertaining to marital issues from Indian women married to overseas Indians;

(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years:

(c) whether there are large number of cases pending since long for resolution because of lacunae in existing law which is delaying the legal process thereby leaving behind struggling life on either sides for women, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government to protect the marriages of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and strengthening the framework in regard to International law and personal law?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a & b)  As per the information available with the Ministry, 5339 complaints of Indian women married to overseas Indians were received by the Ministry (including its Missions abroad) from 01 st January 2020 to 31 st October 2023:

| Year                           |   Number of Complaints received |
|--------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 2020                           |                            1165 |
| 2021                           |                            1318 |
| 2022                           |                            1669 |
| 2023 (From January to October) |                            1187 |

(c & d)  The Government has taken a number of steps to address the issues of abandonment, domestic violence, harassment and other matrimonial disputes faced by Indian women married to overseas Indians. The Ministry and the Missions/Posts provide appropriate counselling, guidance and information to the aggrieved Indian women about legal procedures & mechanisms in such cases. The Indian Missions and Posts conduct Walk-in sessions and Open House meetings for the distressed Indians including women to address their grievances. Online consular assistance is provided to distressed Indian women through MADAD, CPGRAMS and social media. Further, Missions and Posts also maintain a 24x7 Helpline for emergency situations. Financial and legal assistance is provided under the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) to distressed women. Assistance through other mechanisms where applicable such as women's organisations, NGOs, Indian Associations are also in place.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Unavailability of On-duty Doctors in CGHS Dispensaries
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kanakmal Katara

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2094 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH DECEMBER, 2023

## 'UNAVAILABILITY OF ON-DUTY DOCTORS IN CGHS DISPENSARIES'

## 2094. SHRI KANAKMALKATARA:

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

- (a) Whether the Government has been receiving complaints/grievances regarding nonavailability/ absence of doctors and staff at CGHS Dispensaries/ Wellness Centre located in Delhi during the last three years and the current year, year-wise, dispensary-wise;
- (b) If so, the details thereof;
- (c) Whether during the above period it has come to the notice of the Government that doctors disappear after marking their presence/attendance and return after a prolonged absence from the Dispensary including those located in Lodhi Colony and thereby causing inconvenience to the patients and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) The details of the action/steps taken to correct this unethical conduct of CGHS doctors/staff who mark their attendance and disappear thereafter?

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

(a) to (d) Out of total 341 CGHS Wellness Centres across India, 87 are situtated in Delhi NCR region. The Government of India have set up Public Grienvances portal, in which the citizen can raise complaint/ grievances, which are addressed regularly. In the CGHS portal of 'cghs.nic.in', link of 'Grievances' has been provided under the tab of 'Beneficiary'. Alternately, a direct link to 'Grievances' tab has also been provided in CGHS website, namely 'cghs.gov.in'. These are monitored regularly for redressal of the Grievances received. CGHS Wellness Centres are inspected by Additional Directors regularly to ensure optimum functioning of the Wellness Centres and punctuality of Doctors and other Staff.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Fake Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2092 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15th December, 2023

## FAKE DOCTORS

## 2092. SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has complaints with regard to unqualified and fraudulent persons posing and practicing as doctors, particularly in the rural and remote area in Maharashtra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of such unqualified and fraudulent medical practitioners detected and punished during each of the last five years and the current year, State/ UT- wise;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to prevent such fraudulent practices; and
- (d) whether the Government has put in place any mechanism to identify and check the activities of such unqualified and fradulent fake medical practitioners in the country and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) to (d): Section 34 of the National Medical Commission(NMC) Act, 2019, prohibits a person other than a medical practitioner enrolled in the State/National Register, to practice medicine as a qualified medical practitioner. Any person who contravenes, punishment of imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with a fine which may extend to Rs. 5 Lakh or both is also prescribed under the Act.

As informed by NMC, all State Medical Councils and in-charge of medical education of all States/UTs, have been requested to appoint an officer to file complaints before the Hon'ble Court or any other concerned authority to take appropriate action against quacks as per law. Further, no data is maintained centrally.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Proposals for AIIMS in Kerala
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan, M. P. Abdussamad Samadani

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2090 TO BE ANSWERED ON- 15/12/2023

## PROPOSALS FOR AIIMS IN KERALA

## 2090. SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN: DR. M.P. ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state: -

(a) whether there are ongoing discussions/ negotiations between the Central and State Government of Kerala regarding the AIIMS proposal and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has set any timeline for the final decision on AIIMS location in Kerala and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is considering the allocation of AIIMS in the central part of Kerala, particularly in Ernakulam district, in response to the longstanding demand from the State;

(d) whether the Government of Kerala has notified the Union Government regarding the land availability for setting up of AIIMS and if so, the details thereof;

(e) the details of the proposal(s) for setting up of AIIMS in Kerala along with the present status thereof, district-wise; and

(f) whether the Government proposes to consider the inclusion of the AIIMS proposal for Kerala in the Union Budget 2024-25 and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f) Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) , All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are set up in different parts of the country in a phased manner, keeping in view the gaps in availability of tertiary health care facilities. Till date, 22 AIIMS have been sanctioned under the scheme. Government of Kerala has identified & proposed four sites for the establishment of new AIIMS in the State viz. Kinaloor in Kozhikode district, Kattakada Taluk in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kottayam district and Ernakulam district.The proposal has not been approved in the current phase of PMSSY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Improvement of Essential Health Services
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Manne Srinivas Reddy

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2089 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 th DECEMBER 2023

## IMPROVEMENTOFESSENTIALHEALTH SERVICES

## 2089. SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the G20 New Delhi Leader's Declaration has laid emphasis on future pandemic preparedness and the improvement of essential health services and systems beyond pre-pandemic levels in the next two to three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is a fact that experts have suggested that for such solutions/preparations it will not only require investment but also significant global co-ordination as India has already taken the lead in vaccine manufacturing and research on Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR);

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether it is also a fact that the G20 leaders in their Joint Declaration have stated that they remain committed to strengthening the global health architecture in the World Health Organisation (WHO) as its core and building more resilient, equitable, sustainable and inclusive health system to achieve universal health coverage; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Union Government in this regard and also the outcomes thereof?

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

(a) to (f) G20 Countries adopted the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration(NDLD), which focuses on strengthening primary health care and health workforce and improving essential health services and health systems to better than pre-pandemic levels. The New Delhi Leaders' Declaration is available at https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/CPV/G20-New -Delhi-Leaders-Declaration.pdf

Further, the NDLD prioritized tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) following the One Health approach, including through research and development, infection prevention and control, as well as antimicrobial stewardship efforts within respective national action plans through AMR and antimicrobial consumption surveillance.

The NDLD also prioritized strengthening global health architecture, with the World Health Organization (WHO) at its core, and building more resilient, equitable, sustainable, and inclusive health systems to achieve Universal Health Coverage.

Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) was launched as a WHO-managed framework to build a comprehensive digital health ecosystem in compliance with respective data protection regulations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Gender-specific Eligibility Criteria in Defence
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF   MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2088

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 th  December, 2023

## GENDER-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA IN DEFENCE

## 2088.  SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  accepted  the  Standing  Committee's  recommendation  to reserve a fixed percentage exclusively for the wards of martyred soldiers out of the general quota;
- (b) the timeline set for the implementation of the recommendation of the Standing Committee;
- (c) the measures taken by the Government to address gender-specific eligibility criteria and ensure  equal  opportunities  to  both  male/female  siblings  along  with  the  children  of  battle casualties; and
- (d) the number of individuals enrolled through the instant enrollment process during the last three years categorised by the reasons for enrolment?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a) & (b):  No, Sir.
- (c):  The induction/recruitment in Indian Armed Forces is based on manpower requirements planned and projected from time to time. Vacancies for various streams are determined based on  envisaged  role,  operational  capabilities  and  in  accordance  with  extant  policy  and regulations.
- (d):  The number of individuals enrolled through the instant enrollment process during the last three years is given below: -

| Sl. No.   |   Year |   Veer Naris/Widows inducted in SSC(NT)/SSC(T) Course |   Wards of Battle Casualties inducted in NCC Spl Entry (Men &Women) |
|-----------|--------|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (a)       |   2021 |                                                    02 |                                                                  03 |
| (b)       |   2022 |                                                    02 |                                                                  01 |
| (c)       |   2023 |                                                    02 |                                                                  06 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Rotational Headship in AIIMS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2087 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 th DECEMBER, 2023

## ROTATIONALHEADSHIPIN AIIMS

## 2087. SHRI RAJIV RANJAN ALIAS LALAN SINGH

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

- (a) whether the AIIMS, New Delhi has constituted a committee to consider the rotation of Headship in the Institution;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Committee has submitted its report and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the details of the recommendations and its present implementation status?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARTI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (d): The five member Committee constituted by All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi to examine the proposal of Rotation of Headship in the Institute, has submitted its report to the Ministry and it has been decided to implement the collegium system for now.

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