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Lok Sabha Question No. 752 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Recommendation of National Medical Commission
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender, Smt. D K Aruna

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 752 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 th FEBRUARY, 2025

## RECOMMENDATION OFNATIONALMEDICALCOMMISSION

## 752. SMT. D K ARUNA: SHRI EATALA RAJENDER:

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

- (a) whether the Legal Coordination Committee (LCC) for Government doctors has appealed to the National Medical Commission (NMC) to direct the State Governments to immediately implement the Commission's recommendation on salaries, to ensure that salaries of State Government doctors should be on par with those of AIIMS doctors, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the LCC has requested the Government to fix a starting salary of Rs. 56,100 and sought a stipend for trainee doctors and postgraduate medical students and also salaries for medical educators, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the LCC has also sought time-bound promotions, similar to those given to Central Government doctors, to provide justice to them; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken in this regard?

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

- (a) to (d): As informed by National Medical Commission (NMC), no such appeal under relevant sections of NMC Act 2019 from Legal Coordination Committee (LCC) for Government doctors has been received in the NMC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 750 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: No Bond Policy under NMC
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 750 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 th FEBRUARY, 2025

## NO BOND POLICYUNDER NMC

## 750. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the issue regarding the compulsory bond policy for doctors trained in Government medical institutions, which mandates graduates, postgraduates, and super-specialists to serve in Government healthcare facilities after completing their training and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the current status of the implementation of the No Bond Policy, as recommended by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in its meetings held in 2021 along with the reason for the delay in discontinuing the compulsory bond requirement;
- (c) whether there is any rationale behind the continuation of this policy, despite the unanimous decision by the NMC to recommend its discontinuation and the challenges faced by doctors due to the said policy and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to address the inconsistencies in the policy, especially considering that professionals in other subsidised education streams, such as engineering, are not subjected to similar service bonds?

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

- (a) to (d): As per information provided by National Medical Commission (NMC), the seat leaving bond policy in medical colleges and fixing of bond amount come under the preview of concerned State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 748 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Repatriation of Indian Nationals Recruited for Russian Army
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 748

ANSWERED ON- 07/02/2025

## REPATRIATION OF INDIAN NATIONALS RECRUITED FOR RUSSIAN ARMY

## 748. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)   whether   the   Government   has   received   any   communication   from Russian   authorities   regarding   release   and   repatriation   of   Indian nationals who are still serving in the Russian army and if so, the details thereof;

- (b) the number of Indian nationals recruited in the Russian army for the war along with the details of those who were repatriated, died or are still serving there;
- (c) whether the mortal remains of all those who died were brought back to India, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) whether the Government has raised any objections with Russia for not releasing the Indian nationals despite Russian authorities assuring to do so, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) There has been regular exchange of communications between India and Russia in connection with Indian nationals in the Russian armed forces, on aspects such as their safety, well-being and early discharge, to enable their early return to India.

(b) As per available information, out of the 127 Indian nationals in the Russian   armed   forces,   the   services   of   97   individuals   have   been discontinued. 12 Indian nationals are reported to have lost their lives. 18 Indian nationals remain in the Russian armed forces out of which 16 have been reported missing by the Russian side.

(c) Out of the 12 Indian nationals who have been reported to have lost their lives, the mortal remains of seven individuals have been received in India. In two other such instances, cremation was carried out in Russia as per the wishes of the respective families. The Government

remains in touch with Russian authorities for confirmation/verification of the three remaining cases of reported deaths. (d)   As   a   result   of   regular   engagement   between   India   and   Russia, including   at   the   highest   level,   most   of   the   Indian   nationals   in   the Russian   armed   forces   have   been   discharged.   In   August   2024,   the Russian side announced that the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has stopped admitting Indian nationals in its armed forces since April 2024.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 743 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Promotion of Balanced use of Fertilizers under PM-PRANAM Scheme
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Ms Iqra Choudhary

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 743 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 07.02.2025

## Promotion of Balanced use of Fertilizers under PM-PRANAM Scheme

## 743: MS IQRA CHOUDHARY:

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

- (a) the progress of the PM-PRANAM scheme for promoting sustainable and balanced use of fertilizers since 2023-24 in terms of grants given, State-wise;
- (b) the total quantum of grants that have been disbursed to States as of January 2025;
- (c) whether the State of Uttar Pradesh has reduced the usage of chemical fertilizers compared to past three years average, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether there is a specific component under the scheme for promoting awareness of the dangers of over-reliance on chemical fertilizers, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  scheme  also  intends  to  ensure  that  farmers  will  have  access  to alternative and organic fertilizers, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a)  to  (e):  The  Cabinet  Committee  on  Economic  Affairs  (CCEA),  on  June  28,  2023, approved  the  'PM  Programme  for  Restoration,  Awareness  Generation,  Nourishment, and  Amelioration  of  Mother-Earth  (PM-PRANAM).'  This  initiative  aims  to  support  the mass movement initiated by States and Union Territories (UTs) to preserve the health of Mother Earth through the promotion of sustainable and balanced fertilizer use, adoption of alternative fertilizers, promotion of organic farming, and implementation of resource conservation technologies.

The incentives to States/UTs for reduction of consumption of chemical fertilizers (Urea, DAP,  NPK,  MOP)  in  a  given  financial year, compared  to  the average consumption over the previous three years, under the Scheme is equivalent to 50% of the fertilizer subsidy saved by the State. The incentives can be utilized for promotional activities (IEC) & R&D relating to agricultural infrastructure and increase in the yield.

In Uttar Pradesh, the average Point of Sale (PoS) of fertilizers for the year 202021, 2021-22 and 2022-23 was 104.21 LMT . For the year 2023-24, the PoS sale stood at 105.28 LMT , reflecting an increase of 1.07 LMT in Point of Sale (PoS) as compared to the previous three financial year's average sales.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 741 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Doctor-Population Ratio
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 741 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 th FEBRUARY, 2025

## DOCTOR-POPULATION RATIO

## 741. SMT. MALA ROY:

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

- (a) the details of Doctor-Population Ratio across the country as on 31.12.2024, State-wise; and
- (b) the total number of ICU and general bed in Central Government Hospitals across the country as on 31.12.2024, State-wise?

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

- (a): As per information provided by National Medical Commission (NMC), there are 13,86,150 registered allopathic doctors. The Ministry of AYUSH has informed that there are 7,51,768 registered practitioners in the AYUSH system of medicine. Assuming that 80% of registered practitioners in both the allopathic and AYUSH systems are available, the doctorpopulation ratio in the country is estimated to be 1:811.
- (b) The data regarding availability of beds in Central Government Hospitals i.e. Safdarjung Hospital, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals is as under:

| Name of Hospital                                       |   Number of ICU Beds |   Number of Beds |
|--------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|------------------|
| Safdarjung Hospital                                    |                  269 |             2995 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals |                  106 |             1800 |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital                         |                  139 |             1538 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 740 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Diplomatic Relations with Maldives
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 740 ANSWERED ON- 07/02/2025 DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH MALDIVES

740. Shri Manish Tewari:

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

(a) whether the Union Government is aware of the recent reports in the

Washington Post dated 31 st  December, 2024 alleging efforts made by India to influence political developments in the Maldives;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government of India has rebutted the said reports, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the measures being adopted by the Government to strengthen India's diplomatic presence in Maldives and to ensure that the malefic influence of other nations vying for influence in the larger Indian Ocean Region (IOR) are effectively circumscribed?

## ANSWER

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

(a to d) Government of India is aware of the recent report published on 30 December 2024 in The Washington Post in the context of Maldives. The said   report   has   been   publicly   and   categorically   rejected   by   the Government of India, as also by the Government of Maldives.

India and Maldives enjoy neighbourly and cooperative bilateral relations. President of Maldives undertook a State Visit to India in October 2024, wherein,   leaders   of   both   countries   adopted   a   joint   vision   for   a Comprehensive Economic & Maritime Security Partnership between India and Maldives, providing a guiding framework to enhance the bilateral ties further.

Maldives is an important partner in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision SAGAR, i.e., Security and Growth for All in the Region. India's relations with countries, including Maldives, stand on their own footing and   are   independent   of   the   relations   of   those   countries   with   third countries.   However,   Government   of   India   carefully   monitors   any developments   having   a   bearing   on   India's   security   and   economic interests, and takes all necessary measures to safeguard them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 726 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Official Language status for Hindi in the UN
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. M P Abdussamad Samadani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 726

ANSWERED ON- 07/02/2025

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE STATUS FOR HINDI IN THE UN

726. DR. M P ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI

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

(a) whether the Government of India has accelerated efforts for securing the official language status for Hindi in the United Nations; (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government of India has allotted any fund for the said purpose; and

(d) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

(a & b) The Government of India has accorded highest priority to

promotion of Hindi language and continues to take measures for its recognition and increased usage at the United Nations and other international platforms. Hindi is already one of the nine working languages at the UNESCO.

In September 2024, the  UN General Assembly Resolution on 'Multilingualism'   mentions   Hindi   language,   encouraging   the   UN Department of Global Communications to continue disseminating important communications and messages in official as well as in non-official languages, including in Hindi.

(c & d) In 2018, a Voluntary Financial Contribution Agreement was signed between the United Nations and the Government of India to promote Hindi within the United Nations system. Pursuant to this Agreement,   UN   has   launched   Hindi   social   media   accounts   on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well as a Hindi website of UN News. In addition, the UN broadcasts its programmes on the UN Radio website in Hindi; issues a weekly Hindi news bulletin on Sound Cloud; publishes a UN blog in Hindi and has provided a Hindi extension of the UN News Reader mobile application.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 725 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Upgradation of Meerut Medical College
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Arun Govil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 725 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07/02/2025

## UPGRADATION OF MEERUT MEDICALCOLLEGE

## 725. SHRI ARUN GOVIL.

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is beneficial to upgrade the medical college in Meerut to an AIIMS like facility given that the hospital has 151 acres of land with 62 acres lying vacant, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the said upgradation is likely to provide AIIMS like facility to the people of Western Uttar Pradesh at a lower cost and also beneficial to the people even if the rules regarding greenfields areas are relaxed, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of AIIMS existing in Western Uttar Pradesh and the difficulty being faced in upgrading Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College to AIIMS; and
- (d) the timeline by which the Government is likely to set up a new AIIMS in Meerut in case the said medical college is not upgraded to the AIIMS?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (d) Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in the State of Uttar Pradesh, two All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) have been established, one at Raebareli and the other at Gorakhpur which are functional. Further, under another component of the Scheme upgradation of Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College in Meerut has been undertaken on Centre-State cost sharing basis at a cost of Rs. 150 Cr. (Central Share - Rs.120 Crore and State Share - Rs. 30 Crore) by way of construction of 261 bedded Super Speciality Block including 60 ICU beds and 15 dialysis beds having 6 Departments viz Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Urology, and Burns & Plastic Surgery with 6 Operation Theater (OT). In current phase of PMSSY, there is no proposal for establishment of a new AIIMS in Meerut. 'Public Health and Hospitals' is a State subject and the primary responsibility of strengthening the medical infrastructure lies with the respective State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Scheme for Medical Device Industry
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva, Shri Godam Nagesh

## 724.

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 724

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07 th   FEBRUARY, 2025

## Scheme for Medical Device Industry

## Shri Godam Nagesh: Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva:

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

(a) whether the Government has launched any scheme for strengthening the medical device industry of the country in order to enhance the healthcare system; and (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND FERTILIZERS

(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a)  and  (b):  The  Government  has  taken  several  measures  to  encourage  domestic manufacturing of high-end medical devices, with a view to reduce imports dependence and boost  domestic  manufacturing.  The  programmatic  interventions  for  the  same  are  as follows:

- (i) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for promoting domestic manufacturing of Medical Devices : This scheme has a financial outlay of ₹3,420 crore and a tenure from the financial year (FY) 2020-2021 to FY 2027-28. Under the scheme, selected companies are eligible for financial incentive at the rate of 5% of incremental sales of medical devices manufactured in India under the four target segments of (1) radiotherapy, (2) imaging devices, (3) anaesthesia, cardiorespiratory  and  critical  care,  (4)  implants,  for  a  period  of  five  years.  19 Greenfield projects have so far been commissioned and production has started for  49  products,  which  include  high-end  medical  devices  such  as  linear accelerator, MRI machines, CT scans, mammograms, C-arms and ultrasound machines that were being imported. Applicants under the scheme have made cumulative sales ₹9,117.26 crore, including export sales worth ₹4,398.36 crore, till December 2024.
- (ii) Scheme for Promotion of Medical Devices Parks : The scheme aims to provide easy access to world-class, common infrastructure facilities to medical device units  located  in  parks.  It  has  a  financial  outlay  of  ₹400  crore.  Approvals  for creation  of  common  infrastructure  facilities  in  the  proposed  medical  device parks  have  been  conveyed  in  respect  of  proposals  received  from  the  State Governments of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.
- (iii) Scheme  for  Strengthening  Medical  Device  Industry :  This  scheme,  with  a financial outlay of ₹500 crore, has been launched on 8.11.2024, with a view to provide  support  in  critical  areas  of  the  medical  device  industry,  under  the following five sub-schemes:
- (1) Common Facilities for Medical Devices Clusters;
- (2) Marginal Investment Scheme for Reducing Import Dependence;
- (3) Capacity Building and Skill Development for Medical Devices;
- (4) Medical Device Clinical Studies Support Scheme; and
- (5) Medical Device Promotion Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 720 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Madras Fertilizers Limited
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Robert Bruce C

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 720 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 07.02.2025

## Madras Fertilizers Limited

## 720:  SHRI ROBERT BRUCE C:

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

- (a)   the quantum of Urea and NPK produced by Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL) during the  last three years;
- (b)    the total turnover and income of MFL from the year 2021, year-wise; and
- (c)    whether the Government has any plans for the disinvestment of MFL and if so, the details  thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) : The quantum of Urea and NPK produced by Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL) during the last three years from 2021-22 to 2023-24 are given as under :
- (b) :  The total turnover and income of MFL from the year 2020-21 to 2023-24 are given as under:
- (c) :   No such proposal is under consideration by the Government.

| Product Name   | Production (Figures in LMT)   | Production (Figures in LMT)   | Production (Figures in LMT)   |
|----------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|
|                | 2021-22                       | 2022-23                       | 2023-24                       |
| 5.04           | 5.19                          | 4.33                          | Urea                          |
| 0.24           |                               | 0.07 0.00                     | NPK                           |

| Particulars                  |   2020-21 |   2021-22 |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |
|------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Turnover (in Crores)         |   1532.79 |   2302.16 |   3447.09 |   2228.42 |
| Profit After Tax (in Crores) |      2.87 |    162.37 |    185.33 |      5.56 |

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