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Lok Sabha Question No. 778 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Replacement of Normal Urea with Nano Urea
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Dr. Alok Kumar Suman

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 778 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 26.07.2024

## REPLACEMENT OF NORMAL UREA WITH NANO UREA

778:  DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to replace normal urea with Nano Urea;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has faced some constraints in the implementation of said initiative; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof , especially in the State of Bihar?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (d)  :  There  is  no  such  proposal  to  replace  normal  urea  with  Nano  Urea. However, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has informed that experimental trials of Nano Urea revealed that two spray of Nano Urea as top-dressing along with recommended basal dose of normal urea gave comparable yield with full recommended dose of normal urea with yield advantage of 3-8% and urea saving of 25-50% in various crops.

Nano Urea is approved under FCO in August, 2021. AS of now, six (6) Nano Urea  plants  have  been  set  up  and  operational  at  Kalol  (Gujarat),  Phulpur  (Uttar Pradesh), Aonla (Uttar Pradesh), Anand (Gujarat), Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and Bathinda (Punjab).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 770 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: H1B Visa Issues
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Godam Nagesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-770 ANSWERED ON- 26/07/2024 H1B VISA ISSUES

## 770. SHRI GODAM NAGESH

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

(a) whether the issue relating to H-1B visa and curtailing the number of Indians to be allowed in U.S. and the steep increase in process fee was taken up by India during PM's recent visit to US and if so, the outcome thereof;

(b) if not, whether the Government agrees with the restrictive policy of US in this regard and if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of pending issues with US and other countries; and (d) the time by which it will be solved to help the Indian students to pursue their career in US, UK and other countries?

## ANSWER

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

(a to d)  During Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S. in   June   2023,   both   leaders   affirmed   that   the   movement   of professional and skilled workers, students, investors and business travellers   between   the   countries   contributes   immensely   to enhancing bilateral economic and technological partnership. The leaders also directed officials to identify additional mechanisms to facilitate   travel   for   business,   tourism,   and   professional   and technical exchanges between the two countries.

Government   of   India   remains   closely   engaged   with   the   U.S. Government   on   all   issues   relating   to   movement   of   Indian professionals   including   those   under   the   H-1B   visa   programme through   the   appropriate   India-US   bilateral   dialogue   mechanism. According   to   the   data   released   by   the   U.S.   Citizenship   and Immigration Services (USCIS), Indian nationals received the highest number of H-1B visas or 72.3% of all the H-1B visas issued by the U.S. for the fiscal year 2023.

In all our engagements with countries such as the U.S., UK and others, we have continued to highlight the importance of migration and mobility of skilled Indian professionals and the benefits they bring to their respective economies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 769 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Shortage of Pathological Test Lab and Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Dileshwar Kamait

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 769 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26TH JULY 2024

## SHORTAGE OF PATHOLOGICALTEST LAB AND DOCTORS

## 769. SHRI. DILESHWAR KAMAIT :

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to establish various pathological test labs across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, district-wise;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that rampant corruption in the name of bed allotment and pathological labs is prevalent due to the acute shortage of doctors and pathological test labs in view of the rising number of patients in all the AIIMS across the country including Delhi;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to increase the number of doctor/ pathological test equipment/ beds in Delhi and Patna AIIMS in view of rising number of patients during the last three years;
- (e) if so, the details thereof, State/ year-wise; and
- (f) the steps taken/ proposed to be taken by the Government to check the corruption prevalent in AIIMS and prominent hospitals across the country State and district-wise including Delhi and Patna?

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

(a) to (f): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have laboratories capable of performing basic/advance tests across various specialities to cater the needs of the patients.

Since January, 2023 total 5758 post (420 faculty and 5338 non-faculty) have been created in various AIIMS including AIIMS Patna set up under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). Various clinical departments make their own list of patients needing admission according to patient's condition; the urgency of treatment required and bed availability on the particular day. Additional facilities, including manpower, required in Institutes are approved by the Ministry based on requirement and justification on case to case basis in accordance with rules/guidelines in place. AIIMS have Grievance Redressal System in place to handle grievances including that related to corruption.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 768 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Anti-Radiation Missile Rudram
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Raju Bista

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 768

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th  JULY, 2024

## ANTI-RADIATION MISSILE RUDRAM

## 768 SHRI RAJU BISTA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the funds allocated/disbursed/utilized for the research, development and test launch of the anti- radiation Missile Rudram;
- (b) whether the test launch enhances the strategic deterrence and helps for improving India's defense capabilities; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  features  of  the  radiation  missile  which  makes  it  different  from  its counterparts in other nations?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

- (a):  There are two projects sanctioned to develop two variants of Rudram Missile for different ranges. The details of the funds for the both projects are as follows:

(Rs. in Crores)

| Projects    | Funds Allotted   | Fund Utilized   |
|-------------|------------------|-----------------|
| Rudram - I  | Rs. 317.2        | Rs. 299         |
| Rudram - II | Rs. 489.06       | Rs. 386.59      |

- (b):  The test launches of both variants of Rudram Missile improve our country's defence in terms  of  providing  crucial  capability  of  carrying  out  Suppression  of  Enemy  Air  Defences (SEAD) Missions.
- (c):    Rudram  has  Inertial  Navigation  System  -  Global  Positioning  Satellite  (INS-GPS) navigation  with  Passive  Homing  Head  for  the  final  attack.  The  Passive  Homing  Head  can detect, classify and engage targets over a wide band of frequencies as programmed. This feature is not available in most of the weapon systems of other nations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 756 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Anti-Tubercular Treatment
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Vishaldada Prakashbapu Patil

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 756 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th JULY, 2024

## ANTI - TUBERCULAR TREATMENT

## 756: SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware about recurring shortage of Anti-Tubercular Treatment (ATT) in the country during the last three years and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (b) whether the Government has adopted any mechanisms and put in place in the country to urgently resolve the said issue particularly in the high burden States and if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of the challenges being faced by the States in procuring the TB medicines on their own, State-wise; (d) the list of districts facing shortage of TB medicines, State-wise; and (e) the impact on the treatment outcome due to interruptions caused by ATT drug rupture as

- per the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) for the high-burden States?

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

(a) to (e) Adequate availability and uninterrupted supply of anti-TB drugs are vital components of the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conducts regular assessment to monitor stock levels across states /UTs. Release Orders / Transfers Orders are issued routinely from central level to the states and UTs to replenish the stock position of anti TB drugs. Additionally, States and UTs have been equipped with resources under NHM for local procurement of anti-tuberculosis drugs in limited quantities, to address any emergent needs promptly.
Lok Sabha Question No. 755 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.755 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th  July, 2024

## Jan Aushadhi Kendras

## 755 Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal:

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

- (a) the volume of sale and purchase of medicines from Jan Aushadi Kendras in the country;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to increase the number of Jan Aushadi Kendras in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise and location-wise;
- (d) whether the Government also proposes to add more generic medicines and equipments for sale from these Kendras; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (MS. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a): Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), total sale of Rs. 5,600 Crore  approximately  have  been  made  from  2008  till  30.06.2024  through  Pradhan  Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi kendras (PMBJKs), across the country.
- (b)  &  (c):  The  Government  has  set  a  target  of  opening  25,000  Pradhan  Mantri  Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras across the country by 31.03.2027. Applicants from all states/UTs may apply for opening of new PMBJKs.
- (d)  &  (e):  Under PMBJP, 2,047 medicines, and 300 surgical and medical consumables are available in the product basket.These medicines cover all therapeutic groups viz. Analgesic & Antipyretic / Anti-inflammatory, Antidiabetic, Anti-biotic and Anti-Fungal, Cardiovascular, Psychotropic, Dermatology, Vitamins & Minerals, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Anti-cancer, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 751 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Growth of Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Tejasvi Surya

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 751 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th  July, 2024

## Growth of Jan Aushadhi Kendras

## 751 Shri Tejasvi Surya:

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

- (a) whether there is an increase in the product basket over the years at Jan Aushadhi Kendras;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the earnings from Jan Aushadhi Kendras during the last ten years indicating the percentage growth since the inception of the scheme till date;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  is  also  providing  Ayurvedic  or  AYUSH  medicines  at  Jan Aushadhi Kendras and if so, the details thereof along with the number of products available at present; and
- (e) whether the number of unique Jan Aushadhi Kendra owners have increased and if so, the details thereof including the number of women store owners?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (MS. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) & (b): In the last 5 years there is substantial increase in the product basket of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) which presently comprises of 2047 medicines, and 300  surgical  and  medical  consumables.  These  medicines  cover  all  therapeutic  groups  viz. Analgesic  &  Antipyretic  /  Anti-inflammatory,  Antidiabetic,  Anti-biotic  and  Anti-Fungal, Cardiovascular, Psychotropic, Dermatology, Vitamins & Minerals, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Anti-cancer, etc. Details  of  growth  in  product  basket  during  last  5  years  is  as under:-

| Year      |   Number of Medicines |   Number of Surgical and medical consumables |   Total |
|-----------|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------|---------|
| 2019-2020 |                   900 |                                          154 |    1054 |
| 2020-2021 |                  1450 |                                          204 |    1654 |
| 2021-2022 |                  1616 |                                          250 |    1866 |
| 2022-2023 |                  1759 |                                          280 |    2039 |
| 2023-2024 |                  2047 |                                          300 |    2347 |

(c):  Over the last 10 years, there has been a 200 times increase in sales turnover. It increased from Rs. 7.29 Cr. in 2014 to Rs. 1470 Cr. till 30.06.2024.

- (d): Under PMBJP, 5 Ayurvedic products have been added in the product basket, which are available at affordable rates. The products are Chyawanprash Special 500 gm, Chyawanprash Special 1000 gm, Triphala, Shilajit and Ashwagandha.
- (e):  Number of PMBJKs have grown from 80 in 2014 to 12,616 as on 30.06.2024, out of which 4,446 PMBJKs have been opened by women entrepreneurs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 750 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Chamar/Jatav Regiment
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Arun Kumar Sagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 750

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th  JULY, 2024

## CHAMAR/JATAV REGIMENT

## 750 SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Chamar regiment has had a glorious and valiant history during the second World War;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps to re-establish Chamar/Jatav regiment; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

- (a) & (b):  Yes, Sir. The Chamar Regiment fought well during the Second World War and won many awards including 2 Military cross, 3 Military medals and 1 Order of British India.
- (c) & (d):  No, Sir. No such proposal is under consideration. Recruitment to Indian Army is based  on  domicile  and  merit.  As  per  the  Government  policy  on  the  subject,  all  citizens irrespective of their class, creed, region or religion are eligible for enrollment in the Indian Army. After Independence, it has been the policy of the Government not to raise any new Regiment for a particular class/community/religion or region. Adequate vacancies are being provided to all classes to ensure equitable opportunity for recruitment into the Army.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 747 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Vidyut Rakshak Developed by the Indian Army
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Sudheer Gupta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 747

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th  JULY, 2024

## VIDYUT RAKSHAK DEVELOPED BY THE INDIAN ARMY

## 747 SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has launched an integrated generator monitoring, protection and control system, 'Vidyut Rakshak' developed by the Indian Army;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the salient features of the said system;
- (c) the details of the places where 'Vidyut Rakshak' system will be installed in the country in the first phase;
- (d) the manner in which 'Vidyut Rakshak' system is going to boost the defence capacity of the Indian Army; and
- (e) the total amount of expenditure incurred on the development of this system?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a):  Yes, Sir.
- (b):  The details and salient features are as follows:
- (i) Vidyut  Rakshak  is  an  Internet  of  Things  (IoT)  based  generator  monitoring, protection and control system, which enables remote operation and control of multiple generators.
- (ii) It  is  applicable  to  all  generators  irrespective  of  their  type,  make,  rating  and vintage.
- (iii) Apart from monitoring the generators' parameters, it enables fault prediction/prevention and automates manual operation through a user friendly dashboard.
- (c):  'Vidyut Rakshak' will be installed in the first phase at Leh-Ladakh Region.
- (d):  Vidyut Rakshak will boost defence capacity of the Indian Army in the following manner: -
- (i) It will simplify integrated operation of multiple generator sets deployed even in remote areas from a single control node.
- (ii) Real time fault analysis of the generators by 'Vidyut Rakshak' facilitates faster resolution of faults in generators deployed in remote posts of Indian Army.
- (e):  The total amount incurred on the development of the system is ₹5 Lakh.

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(SHRI SANJAY SETH)
Lok Sabha Question No. 746 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Mission Vatsalya
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Kesineni Sivanath, Shri Daggumalla Prasada Rao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO.746 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2024

## MISSION VATSALYA

## 746.     SHRI KESINENI SIVANATH : SHRI DAGGUMALLA PRASADA RAO :

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

- (a) the number of children in the child care institutions supported under Mission Vatsalya Scheme during the last five years in the State of Andhra Pradesh, yearwise;
- (b) the number of children supported under non-institutional care of above scheme during the last five years in the said State of Andhra Pradesh, year-wise; and
- (c) the details of the physical progress under above scheme during the last five years in the Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b)  : Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development  is  implementing  Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely 'Mission Vatsalya', through the State/ UT Governments on  cost  sharing  basis  between  the  Central  and  the  State  Governments  to  deliver services for the children in difficult circumstances which include institutional care and non-institutional care services.

Number  of  children  supported  under  Mission  Vatsalya  Scheme  in  the  Child  Care Institutions and Non-Institutional Care during the last five years' period in the State of Andhra Pradesh is as follows :

|   Sl. No. | Financial Year                                |   2019-20 |   2020-21 |   2021-22 |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
|         1 | Number of children in Institutional Care      |      3356 |      3012 |      3069 |      1504 |      1546 |
|         2 | Number of children in Non- Institutional Care |       604 |       144 |       144 |      9150 |     10000 |

(c) : Physical progress during last five years under Mission Vatsalya Scheme which includes number of institutions present in the State of Andhra Pradesh namely, Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Justice Board, Child Care Institutions and District Child Protection Units are as follows :

|   Sl. No. | Financial Year                            |   2019-20 |   2020-21 |   2021-22 |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
|         1 | Number of Child Welfare Committees        |        13 |        13 |        13 |        26 |        26 |
|         2 | Number of Juvenile Justice Boards         |        13 |        13 |        13 |        26 |        26 |
|         3 | Number of Child Care Institutions         |        89 |        92 |        92 |        84 |        98 |
|         4 | Number of District Child Protection Units |        13 |        13 |        13 |        26 |        26 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 743 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Death Row in Yemen
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO -743 ANSWERED ON 26/07/2024 DEATH ROW IN YEMEN

## 743. ADV DEAN KURIAKOSE

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

(a) whether the Government has the details on the current status of Mrs. Nimisha Priya who is on death row in Yemen;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received any request to intervene in favour of Mrs. Nimisha Priya and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government has taken any action to ensure that  blood  money is paid to ensure the safe release of Mrs. Nimisha Priya; and

- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a & b)  The Supreme Court of Yemen in Sana'a had pronounced death   sentence   to   Ms.   Nimishapriya   an   Indian   nurse   on   the charges of murdering a Yemeni national. The issue related to the execution of the death sentence is currently with the President of the ruling dispensation of Sana'a. (c)   Government   has   received   some   representations,   including from civil society, regarding the case of Ms. Nimishapriya. (d & e)  Government accords the highest priority for the welfare of Indians abroad and provides all possible support to those who fall in distress including in the instant case. Government of India is   providing   all   possible   assistance   in   the   case   including   by seeking consular access to Ms. Nimishapriya in jail and providing a   lawyer   to   represent   her   case   from   the   Indian   Community Welfare Fund (ICWF). The matter regarding the payment of blood money towards the release Ms. Nimishapriya is between the family of the deceased and Ms. Nimishapriya's family. *****

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