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Lok Sabha Question No. 3449 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Vacancies in Child Development Schemes
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Smt. Dhanorkar Pratibha Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3449

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2025

## VACANCIES IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

## 3449.    SMT. DHANORKAR PRATIBHA SURESH:

## Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether 14 out of 15 Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) posts and 23 out of 89  Paryavekshika  posts  are  vacant  in  Chandrapur,  Maharashtra,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether  the Government  considers  this a serious flaw in the administrative implementation of child development schemes, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the impact of the said vacancies on the quality and comprehensiveness of services under  the  Integrated  Child  Development  Service  (ICDS)  scheme  and  in  providing regular care and services to children and mothers;
- (d) whether 71 out of 2447 Anganwadi Sevika posts and 118 out of 2447 Sahayika posts are vacant in Chandrapur, if so, the details thereof alongwith the impact on the daily functioning of Anganwadi centres; and
- (e) the details of the measures being taken by the Government at the administrative level to fill all the vacant posts of CDPO, supervisor, Anganwadi Sevika and Sahayika at the earliest alongwith the definite plan and timeline therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Government of Maharashtra has informed that out of 15 sanctioned posts for Child Development  Project  Officer  (Group  B)  under  the  Integrated  Child  Development  Service Scheme projects in Chandrapur Zilla Parishad, 14 posts are vacant. Additionally, of the 89 sanctioned posts for Anganwadi Supervisors, 30 are vacant.

To  prevent  deterioration  in  the  quality  and  comprehensiveness  of  ICDS  services,  the responsibilities  of  the  vacant  posts  have  been  assigned  to  other  officers  and  staff.  Regular services and care are being provided to mothers and children through these means.

Within  the  15  Integrated  Child  Development  Service  Scheme  projects  of  Zilla  Parishad Chandrapur, 69 posts are vacant out of 2,447 Anganwadi Workers, and 154 posts are vacant out of 2,447 Anganwadi Helpers.

Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is a Centrally Sponsored scheme. The Central Government  is responsible for policy and planning and the State  Governments/UT Administrations are responsible for day-to-day program implementation. The matter regarding filling up of vacant posts at various levels falls in the domain of the states and UTs concerned. It  is  regularly  taken up  with the State Governments/ UT Administrations through sustained engagements/video conferences and meetings.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: National Maritime Heritage Complex
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Dineshbhai Makwana, Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3448

ANSWERED ON 08.08.2025

## NATIONAL MARITIME HERITAGE COMPLEX

3448.  SHRI DINESHBHAI MAKWANA:

SMT. SHOBHANABEN MAHENDRASINH BARAIYA:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  integrate  National  Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) under 'Cruise India Mission' to promote marine tourism; (b) if so, the details of the proposed coordination between NMHC and marine tourism circuits; (c) whether any time limit has been set for completion and commissioning of NMHC project at Lothal in the State of Gujarat, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the framework/ scheme proposed to be adopted by the Government to assess the economic and employment related impact of NMHC on the local and regional coastal economy?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b) No.

(c) The target completion date for phase 1A of the project NMHC at Lothal in the State of Gujarat is September, 2025.

(d) It  is  estimated  that  approximately  a  total  of  22,000  jobs  will  be  created  in development  of  NMHC  Project,  with  15,000  direct  employments  and  7,000  indirect employments.  The development of NMHC will boost tourism and allied sectors such as hotels,  restaurants,  travel  agencies,  artisans  and  souvenir  shops.    Improved  road connectivity, public transport and amenities around Lothal will boost social and economy of  all  sections  of  regional  coastal  community.    NMHC  will  house  maritime  research institute, providing jobs for scholars, researchers and students.  Local youth can benefit from  skill  development  programmes  in  hospitality,  heritage  management,  museum curation  and  tourism.    Further,  Government  of  Gujarat  has  constituted  Lothal  Area Development Authority (LADA) for holistic development of about 196 sq. km area around NMHC site for economic and employment of locals and improvement in regional coastal economy.  LADA will promote zoning for tourism, residential, commercial and industrial uses  attracting  private  investments.    Better  infrastructure  will  lower  business  costs, improve livability and will attract investment across all sectors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Territories occupied by China in 1962
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Rao Rajendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 3447

ANSWERED ON - 08/08/2025

TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY CHINA IN 1962

3447. SHRI RAO RAJENDRA SINGH

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government of India has any data on the territories that were occupied by China during the Sino-Indian War of 1962, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether any diplomatic efforts or overtures have been made with China, since 1962, to reclaim such territories that were lost during the war; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the extent to which the aforementioned talks have progressed?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to c) At the end of the 1962 conflict, China was in illegal occupation of approximately 38,000 sq. kms. of Indian territory.

There have been several initiatives taken bilaterally with China over the years to address the outstanding boundary question.

Following the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Huang Hua to New Delhi in   June   1981,   India   and   China   held   eight   rounds   of   formal   border negotiations from December 1981 to November 1987, led at Secretary level.

During the official visit of PM Rajiv Gandhi to China from 19-23 December 1988, the two sides announced the creation of India-China Joint Working Group on the boundary question. The Joint Working Groups met for a total of 15 rounds between 1989 and 2005.

During Prime Minister Vajpayee's official visit to China from 22-27 June 2003,   the   two   sides   announced   the   appointment   of   Special Representatives to explore from the political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship the framework of a boundary settlement. Based on the first five rounds of talks between the Special Representatives, both sides   signed   the   'Agreement   on   Political   Parameters   and   Guiding Principles for Settlement of India-China Boundary Question' on April 11, 2005. Thereafter, 10 more rounds of the SR Talks were held until 2012, at   the   end   of   which   the   two   sides   identified   further   elements   of consensus in a 'Common Understanding of the Discussions between the Special   Representatives   of   India   and   China   on   the   Framework   of

Settlement of the Boundary Question' in December 2012. Subsequently, 8 more rounds of the SR Talks have been held, the last one being in Beijing on 18 December 2024.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3444 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Use of Molecular Iodine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. D Ravi Kumar

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3444 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 TH AUGUST, 2025

## USE OF MOLECULAR IODINE

## 3444. DR. D RAVI KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any data on the use of molecular iodine for prevention of diseases, including coronavirus infections, in the country and globally;
- (b) if so, the details of research, development and trials conducted in the country on molecular iodine and evidence regarding its efficacy in prevention or treatment of diseases;
- (c) whether any side effects, contraindications, or safety concerns have been identified in its use as per clinical or regulatory findings and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to regulate the production, marketing, and use of molecular iodine in the country; and
- (e) whether any guidelines or approvals have been issued/proposed by agencies such as CDSCO or ICMR and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Povidone Iodine has been a gold standard antiseptic for decades having microbicidal properties with proven efficacy against the previously identified beta corona-viruses. As per the review of scientific literature, few studies indicate the benefits of using povidone-iodine based mouth rinses and nasal sprays in SARS-CoV-2 management. However, these studies also show inadequate randomization methods and smaller samples. Broader iodine toxicology warns that excessive systemic iodine intake may disrupt thyroid function and cause mucosal irritation, metallic taste, and hypersensitivity reactions. Iodine antiseptics mitigate these risks by limiting systematic exposure through controlled topical application and appropriate dilution.

Other uses of Iodine include protection of thyroid gland from the effect of radiation from radioactive form of Iodine, preoperative skin antisepsis as Povidone-Iodine, broad spectrum of antimicrobial action against bacteria, fungi, protozoa and several viruses, and use in disinfecting drinking water, swimming pool water and waste water.

It has been informed by Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) that no application has been received for the import /manufacturing and marketing or clinical trials for the molecular iodine for prevention of diseases, including coronavirus infections.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Shortage of Senior Doctors at AIIMS, Kalyani
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Md Abu Taher Khan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3442 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08/08/2025

## SHORTAGE OF SENIOR DOCTORS AT AIIMS, KALYANI

## 3442. MD ABU TAHER KHAN:

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

- (a) whether it is fact that maximum OPD treatment at AIIMS, Kalyani is undertaken through Junior Doctors and as a result, patients with chronic disease are being deprived of proper treatment at times;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is also true that emergency patients are being deprived of admission service due to shortage of beds in the said hospital; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THEMINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (d) In All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani in 2025 more than 5.4 lakh patients have received treatment/consultation in the Out Patient Department (OPD) across 31 clinical specialities/super specialities. Doctors are deployed in the OPD as per predetermined duty roasters. In the Institute currently 568 beds are functional. The Trauma and Emergency services are also operational with 16 functional beds. For patients visiting AIIMS Kalyani treatment regimens are based on thorough clinical evaluation, supported by pathological and radiological investigations. In emergency all patients receive prompt initial and life-support treatment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Appointment of Arbitrator
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Devesh Shakya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3440 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 08 TH  AUGUST, 2025

## Appointment of Arbitrator

†3440. Shri Devesh Shakya:

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

- (a) whether preference is given to retired judges than advocates in the matter of appointment of arbitrator;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the number of retired judges appointed as arbitrators in all the High Courts of the Country during the last three years, State-wise;
- (d) the number of advocates appointed as arbitrators during the same period; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to make a balanced policy in this regard so that  qualified  advocates  also  get  adequate  opportunities  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## 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 Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 does not prescribe any qualification  for  appointment  of  persons  as  arbitrator  or  any  preference  to appointment of retired judges or advocates as arbitrator. The parties are free to appoint  any  person  as  an  arbitrator  in  terms  of  their  agreement  since  the arbitration mechanism is party autonomy driven.
- (c) and (d) No such data is maintained by the Government.

(e) There  is  no  such  proposal  under  the  consideration  of  the  Government. However, the India International Arbitration Centre which has been established under the India International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019 as an institution of national  importance,  has  notified  the  India  International  Arbitration  Centre (Criteria  for Admission  to  the  panel  of  arbitrators)  Regulations,  2023,  which allows any person as eligible under the said regulations, to apply for consideration of empanelment by Chamber of Arbitration, constituted by the India International Arbitration Centre under Section 28 of the India International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3438 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: AYUSH Doctors and Yoga Instructors in Rural Areas
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Ajay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3438 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2025

## AYUSH Doctors and Yoga Instructors in Rural Areas

†3438. Shri Ajay Bhatt:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has formulated any policy to appoint more AYUSH doctors and Yoga instructors/teachers for raising public awareness and providing treatment to poor people in the rural areas and villages of the country, State/UT-wise particularly in Uttarakhand;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c)  Public  Health  being a State Subject, the  primary  responsibility  regarding appointment  of  doctors  &  yoga  instructors/teachers  for  raising  public  awareness  and providing treatment to poor people in the rural areas and villages of the country, including State of Uttarakhand, lies with the respective State Government. However, under Centrally Sponsored Scheme i.e. National Ayush Mission (NAM), Ministry of Ayush is supporting the efforts of State/UT Governments for overall development & promotion of Ayush Systems in the country by providing financial assistance under different activities proposed through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) within the existing provisions of NAM guideline. The major activities which includes the provision of contractual deployment of Ayush doctors & Yoga instructors/ teachers are as follows:

(i)  Operationalization  of  Ayush  Health  &  Wellness  Centres  (AHWCs),  now  renamed  as Ayushman  Arogya  Mandir  (Ayush),  by  upgrading  existing  Ayush  dispensaries  and  Sub health Centres.

(ii) Upgradation of existing standalone Government Ayush Hospitals.

(iii) Setting up of 10/30/50 bedded Integrated Ayush Hospitals.

(iv) Implementation of Ayush Public Health Programs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: License for Manufacturing of Soft Drinks
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3436 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 TH AUGUST, 2025

## LICENSE FOR MANUFACTURING OF SOFT DRINKS

## 3436. DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether license is granted by the Government for the manufacture of soft drinks;
- (b) if so, the details of drinks classified as soft drinks;
- (c) whether separate licence is granted for the manufacture of Aerated water; and
- (d) if so, the details of waters classified as Aerated waters?

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

(a) to (d): Food business operator (FBO) across the supply chain are required to obtain license or registration certificate, as per the eligibility criteria under the Food Safety and Standards Regulation (FSSR) before commencing any food business. No person can operate without holding a valid license/ Registration certificate.

FBOs manufacturing food products including soft drinks have to be licensed/registered under Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). FSSAI has specified standards for various beverages such as Carbonated Fruit Beverages or Fruit Drinks, Carbonated Water, Caffeinated Beverage, Non-carbonated Water Based Beverages (NonAlcoholic) etc. under Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011. All these standardized products are mapped accordingly with the relevant food category under Food Safety and Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal which is used for licensing and registration purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3431 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Retention of Bonded Specialist Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3431 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 TH AUGUST 2025

## RETENTION OF BONDED SPECIALIST DOCTORS

## 3431. DR. DHARAMVIRAGANDHI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any policy in place to fill vacancies and ensure retention after resignations by bonded specialist doctors across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) to (c): The respective state/UT Governments have their own policies regarding the recruitment and resignation of healthcare professionals, keeping in view the needs of the state. However, for specialist doctors in Central Health Service, Union Public Service Commission conducts interviews for their recruitment and on the basis of recommendation of the Commission, appointments are made. Under CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, the doctors availing thirty-six months of Study Leave, have to execute a bond undertaking to serve the Government for a period of five years after the expiry of leave. This helps in retaining specialist doctors during the bond period. Several incentives are in place to retain doctors in Central Health Service like relaxation in rules to avail Study leaves for three years instead of two years, EOL for higher study immediately after joining, Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme, Non-Practicing Allowance, Annual Allowance, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3430 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Surrender of Super Speciality Seats in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3430 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 TH AUGUST, 2025

## SURRENDEROFSUPER SPECIALITY SEATS IN TAMIL NADU

## 3430. SMT. KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that 145 of the 215 super speciality seats reserved for in -service candidates under the Tamil Nadu State quota were prematurely surrendered to the All India Quota (AIQ) without conducting the mandatory second round of State counselling and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the reasons for not approving or notifying the Round 2 counselling schedule for Tamil Nadu despite timely requests from the State Government;

(c) whether this action is in violation of the Supreme Court's directions regarding the 50% reservation for in-service doctors in super speciality courses and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government is likely to consider restoring the surrendered seats and allow Round 2 counselling in Tamil Nadu; and

(e) the steps being taken by the Government to avoid such procedural lapses in future and ensure fair and consistent implementation of the Super Speciality counselling process across all States?

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

(a) to (e): The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has been entrusted with the responsibilty to conduct counselling for 100% seats of Super Specialty (SS) courses across the country.

In accordance with the Hon'ble Supreme Court's order dated 16th March 2022 in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 53 of 2022 titled as N. Karthikeyan & Ors. vs. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors. , a 50% reservation for in-service candidates has been granted in the state of Tamil Nadu. The State Selection Committee (SSC) of Tamil Nadu is responsible for conducting counselling for these reserved seats.

Counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) seats by MCC and in-service seats by the SSC, Tamil Nadu is carried out in tandem, with each round of All India counselling immediately followed by the respective round of in-service counselling.

During SS Counselling 2024, after the completion of Round-1 of in-service counselling, the SSC, Tamil Nadu surrendered the unfilled in-service seats to MCC. These seats were merged into the AIQ seat matrix for Round-2. After completion of Round-2 of All India counselling, the remaining in-service seats were returned to the State to proceed with Round-2 of inservice counselling. Further, data of candidates made eligible after percentile reduction was also forwarded to the State for conducting stray round of in-service seats.

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