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Lok Sabha Question No. 3163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: New Nyaya Sanhita
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Balabhadra Majhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE

## DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3163 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

New Nyaya Sanhita

## 3163. SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

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

(a) whether the new Nyaya Sanhita has been useful and helpful in quick justice delivery, if so, the details thereof; and

- (b) if not, the details of hurdles being faced?

## 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) and (b): The New Nyaya Sanhita provides the following mechanisms for quick justice delivery:

- i. Faster and Fair Resolution: The new laws promise a faster and fair resolution of cases, instilling confidence in the legal system. Crucial stages of investigation and trial are to be completed within a stipulated time period -preliminary enquiry (to be completed in 14 days), further investigation (to be completed in 90 days), supply of document

- to the victim and accused (within 14 days), commitment of a case for trial (within 90 days), filing of discharge applications (within 60 days), framing of charges (within 60 days), pronouncement of judgement (within 45 days) and filing of mercy petitions (30 days before Governor and 60 days before President).
- ii. Fast-Track Investigations: The new laws have prioritized the investigations for offences against women and children, ensuring timely completion within two months of recording of the information.
- iii. Limited Adjournments: Courts can grant a maximum of two adjournments, to avoid unnecessary delays in case hearings, with a view to ensure timely justice delivery.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3162 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Vacancy in National Medical Commission
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Benny Behanan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3162 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## VACANCYIN NATIONALMEDICALCOMMISSION

## 3162. SHRI BENNY BEHANAN:

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

- (a) the total number of key posts currently lying vacant in the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the reasons for the same;
- (b) the timeline by which these posts are expected to be filled; and
- (c) the steps being taken to address the internal conflicts and concerns raised regarding the functioning of the NMC particularly related to the release of medical college inspection reports?

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

(a) to (c): As informed by National Medical Commission (NMC), as of now, there are a total of 19 vacant posts in the NMC and its Autonomous Boards. For filling up of these vacant posts, advertisements were published in National daily newspapers on 31/08/2024 and 11/10/2024. Further, a Search-cum-Selection Committee for appointment of office bearers of the Commission has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary.

To ensure smooth functioning of the organisation, Coordination meetings of Chairman, NMC with Presidents and Members of all four autonomous boards are held at regular intervals to review policy matters and pending decisions. This ensures effective collaboration, timely decision-making and resolution of internal issues, promoting better coordination and robust functioning of NMC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3157 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: BRICS Summit 2024
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3157

## ANSWERED ON- 13/12/2024

## BRICS SUMMIT 2024

†3157. SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV

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

(a) the details of the BRICS declaration held in October, 2024;

(b) the agreements signed during the BRICS Summit to promote mutual trade among all the member countries;

(c) the present status of the BRICS Bank;

(d) whether all the BRICS member countries can trade with each other in their own currencies; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) India attaches importance to its engagement with BRICS, which has emerged as a valuable forum for consultation and cooperation, and has helped promote mutual understanding. The leaders of BRICS countries met in Kazan (Russia) from  22-24 October   2024   for   the   XVI   BRICS

Summit under the chairship of Russia. The theme of the XVI BRICS Summit was 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security'. The Summit led to an outcome document called Kazan Declaration, which was adopted by all BRICS Countries. (b) NIL (c)  The New Development Bank (NDB), commonly described as BRICS Bank, is a multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) with the purpose of mobilising resources for infrastructure  and sustainable  development  projects  in emerging markets and developing countries (EMDCs). In 2021, 2 new members, Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates, joined NDB. Further, in 2023,   Egypt   joined   NDB.   As   a   founding   member,   India   holds   a shareholding and voting power of 18.98% in the NDB.  Till September 30, 2024, a total of 101 projects globally have been approved by NDB, with financing of 35.54 Billion USD. India is the largest borrower from NDB and accounts for 26% of the total portfolio amount, with 28 projects and an outlay of $9.09 billion. (d)  There is no such mechanism under BRICS. (e) N.A.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3151 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Spurious Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3151 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 th  DECEMBER, 2024

## Spurious Drugs

## †3151. Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav:

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

- (a) the spurious drugs are openly available in the market across the country;
- (b) whether CDSCO recently found about 53 drugs to be of substandard quality as they all failed in quality test;
- (c) whether any action is being taken against all the said drug manufacturers;
- (d) if not, whether laxity in taking strict action against the drug manufacturers encourages the other manufacturers for such activities also; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a)  to  (e):    List  of  drugs  of  various  companies,  which  are  declared  Not  of  Standard  Quality/ Spurious/  Misbranded/  Adulterated  by  the  Central  Drugs  Testing  Laboratories  is  regularly uploaded and available on the website of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under the heading of Drug Alert (www.cdsco.gov.in). In cases concerning quality or safety of drugs as and when reported, action is taken by the licensing authorities concerned under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and its Rules including prosecution in appropriate Court of law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3150 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Upgradation of PSK
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3150 ANSWERED ON- 13/12/2024 UPGRADATION OF PSK

†3150.  SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR

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

(a) whether the Passport Seva Kendra at Darbhanga is functioning in a rented building as an extended branch of Patna Passport Office, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government proposes to shift this Passport Seva Kendra to any of   its   own   buildings  and upgrade it into a passport office in view of  the importance of Darbhanga city; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to c) There are two (02) Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) - one each in Patna and   Darbhanga;   and   thirty   five   (35)   Post   Office   Passport   Seva   Kendras

(POPSKs) working under the jurisdiction of Regional Passport Office, Patna.

PSK Darbhanga is currently operating from a rented building. M/s TCS has been entrusted to shift PSK, Darbhanga to a new location with enhanced facilities. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Urea Gold
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Sudhakar Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3149 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 13.12.2024

## Urea Gold

## 3149: SHRI SUDHAKAR SINGH:

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

- (a) the current status of the availability and distribution of Sulphur Coated Urea (Urea Gold)  across  the  country,  and  the  manner  in  which  it  is  being  promoted  among farmers;
- (b) the  manner  in  which  the  Government  plans  to  address  soil  sulphur  deficiencies through Urea Gold and the steps that are being take to ensure its affordability and accessibility to small and marginal farmers;
- (c) the measures that are being implemented to evaluate and compare the performance  of  Urea  Gold  with  Neem-Coated  Urea  in  terms  of  nitrogen  use efficiency, reduced fertilizer consumption and crop quality improvement; and
- (d)    whether there is any specific initiative planned to expand the production and supply of  Urea  Gold  on  States  like  Bihar,  where  soil  nutrient  deficiencies  significantly impact agricultural productivity?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) & (b): Cabinet  Committee  on  Economic  Affairs  (CCEA)  in  its  meeting  held  on 28th June, 2023 has approved the proposal for launching of Sulphur Coated Urea with the  name  of  "Urea  Gold".  M/s  Rashtriya  Chemicals  &  Fertilizers  Limited  (RCF)  has introduced  the  Sulphur  Coated  Urea  commonly  called  as  Urea  Gold  having  17% Sulphur and 37% Nitrogen content. Since the commencement of commercial production of Sulphur Coated Urea (Urea Gold) in the year 2023-24 at RCF Trombay plant, RCF has dispatched 13,844 MTs and sold 13,286 MTs in seven states till date.

In  order  to  promote  urea  gold,  RCF  regularly  conducts  farmer's  meetings, farmer's  training  program  in  co-ordination  with  KVK's  &  Agricultural  universities.  RCF also  provides  information  about  benefits  of  Urea  gold  to  farmers  during  the  training programs  in  RCF  Farmer's  training  centres  at  Alibaug  and  Nagpur.  RCF  publishes information  about  use  of  urea  gold  on  regular  basis  in  their  monthly  magazine  'Sheti Patrika' which is distributed at free of cost to large number of farmers.

(c): SCU  has  better  Nitrogen  use  efficiency  as  compared  to  Neem  Coated  Urea. Further, SCU ensures reduced water pollution & salt index, avoid soil compaction and improve crop quality & yields.

(d): All  Urea  manufacturing  companies  were  requested  to  explore  the  feasibility  of starting production of SCU. Consequently, RCF-Trombay has commenced production of SCU.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3145 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Sasikanth Senthil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3145

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## PRADHAN MANTRI MATRU VANDANA YOJANA

## 3145.   SHRI SASIKANTH SENTHIL:

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

- (a)       whether  the  Government  is  in  the  process  of  reconsidering  the  criterion  of minimum age, taking into account that women facing early pregnancy are at greater risk and should not be penalized, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)       whether the Government is aware that Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) requires the  husband's Aadhaar for registration,  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (c)       whether  software  has  been  updated  to  remove  this  requirement,  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR)

- (a)        Under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), maternity benefits are provided to eligible women aged between 18 years 7 months and 55 years. No proposal  to  revise  the  age  criterion  under  PMMVY  is  under  consideration  of  the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- (b)  &  (c)  With  the  introduction  of  Umbrella  Mission  Shakti,  of  which  PMMVY  is  a component,  husband's  Aadhaar  is  not  mandatory  for  receiving  maternity  benefits under PMMVY. The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Software (PMMVYSoft) has been developed accordingly.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3142 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Md Abu Taher Khan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3142 ANSWERED ON- 13/12/2024 KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA

3142. SHRI MD ABU TAHER KHAN

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

- (a) whether the Holy Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is likely to resume in future which was discontinued by the Government due to some unknown reasons since the corona pandemic period in 2019;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be resumed;

(c)   whether   the   Indian   Government   has   held   any   discussion   with   the Chinese Government about the said Yatra; and

(d) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to d) Government of India (GOI) organises the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra every year between June and September, through the two official routes of Lipulekh Pass (since 1981) in Uttarakhand and Nathu La Pass (since 2015) in Sikkim. The Yatra has not taken place since 2020 following the   COVID-19   outbreak   and   the   subsequent   non-renewal   of   Yatra arrangements by the Chinese side. Government has taken up the issue of resumption of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra   with   Chinese   authorities   in   its   diplomatic   engagements.   Most recently, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met China's Foreign Minister, Mr. Wang Yi on the sidelines of G-20 Summit on 18 November 2024 in Rio de Janerio. The resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra was discussed in the meeting. Government will continue to take up this issue in its contacts with Chinese authorities. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3139 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: PM Visit to Ukraine
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri T R Baalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3139 ANSWERED ON- 13/12/2024 PM VISIT TO UKRAINE

## 3139. SHRI T R BAALU

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

(a) whether during the first-ever visit of  the Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine   in   August   2024,   the   Prime   Minister   impressed   upon   the Ukrainian leader Mr. Zelenski to end the ongoing war with Russia;

- (b)   if   so,   the   details   thereof   and   the   response   of   the   Ukrainian Government thereto; and

(c) whether the Government of India believe that the Prime Minister's mediatory efforts is likely to stop the war between Russia and Ukraine in the near future and if so, the details and the basis thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to c) Open and constructive discussions were held during the visit of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, to Ukraine in August 2024, on various aspects of the conflict. Prime Minister underlined the need  for   a  peaceful   and   abiding   resolution   of   the   conflict   through dialogue   and   diplomacy.   He   also   conveyed   India's   willingness   to contribute in all possible ways to facilitate an early return of peace. The Ukrainian side welcomed India's participation in the Summit on Peace in Ukraine held in Switzerland in June 2024. Both sides agreed to remain engaged for exchange of views on possibilities related to the settlement of the conflict. India's close and friendly ties with the two parties to the conflict and other   key   stakeholders   enable   meaningful   exchange   of   views   and strengthen efforts to explore all possible pathways for early restoration of peace.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3138 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Funds for National Health Mission in Kerala
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri N K Premachandran

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3138 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 th DECEMBER, 2024

## FUNDS FOR NATIONALHEALTH MISSION IN KERALA

## 3138. SHRI N K PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has initiated any action for releasing the National Health Mission (NHM) fund to the State of Kerala with full arrears, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government has issued any guidelines for branding of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details regarding the aims for branding of NHM;
- (d) whether all the States across the country complied with the branding guidelines, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including Kerala;
- (e) whether the Government of Kerala has filed any report regarding the difficulties faced by the public due to the delay in release of the said fund; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon?

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

(a) to (f): Under National Health Mission, technical and financial support is provided to the States/UTs for improvement in health infrastructure & strengthening healthcare systems.

All the States/UTs execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of India as per framework of National Health Mission (NHM), which mandates compliance by the States of the guidelines issued under NHM as per the Clause 10.3 and 10.10.

State Government of Kerala vide letter dated 26th June 2024, has informed that Health and Family Welfare Department of Kerala has issued an order to comply with the guidelines of Government of India.

In pursuance of commitment of compliance, an amount of Rs. 702.63 cr. has been released out of allocation of Rs. 913.24 crore for the FY 2024-25 under NHM.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3137 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Creches and Feeding Centers in  Odisha
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3137 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## CRECHES AND FEEDING CENTERS IN ODISHA

## 3137.  SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of Odisha's decision to shut down creches and feeding centers under Odisha PVTG Nutritional Implementation Programme (OPNIP) from 1st October 2024, and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)      whether an impact assessment has been conducted on the closure of these centers in 12 districts, if so, the findings thereof;
- (c)       the details of the specific steps the Government plans to take to mitigate the adverse  impact  of  these  closures  on  the  nutritional  and  childcare  needs  of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) women and children; and
- (d)      whether alternative measures or programmes are being proposed to ensure continued support for the nutritional and health needs of  PVTG women and children, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR)

(a) to (d):  The Government of India is not implementing any scheme named ' Odisha PVTG Nutritional Implementation Programme (OPNIP) '.  However,  the  Ministry  has launched Palna scheme under the Umbrella Mission Shakti w.e.f. 1 st  April, 2022 to provide quality crèche facility in safe and secure environment for children (from ages 6 months - 6 years). Under the scheme, nutritional support is also provided to facilitate health and cognitive development of children and growth monitoring & immunization is also taken up.

Anganwadi centres are the world's largest childcare institutions dedicated to providing essential care and support to children ensuring delivery of care facilities till the  last  mile.  In  a  first  of  its  kind  approach,  Ministry  has  extended  the  services  of childcare  through  Anganwadi  cum  Crèche  (AWCC).  This  will  ensure  whole  day childcare  support  ensuring  their  well-being  in  a  safe  and  secure  environment.  The objective of Palna is to provide quality crèche facility in safe and secure environment for children (from ages 6 months - 6 years), nutritional support, health and cognitive development of children, growth monitoring & immunization. Crèche facilities under Palna are provided to all mothers, irrespective of their employment status. Based on the  proposals  received  from  States/  UTs,  a  total  of  10,609  AWCCs  have  been approved by the Ministry, out of which 1,000 AWCCs have been approved for the State of Odisha.

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