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Lok Sabha Question No. 950 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: PM-PRANAM Scheme
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Kripanath Mallah

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 950

## TO BE ANSWERED ON: 25.07.2025

## PM-PRANAM Scheme

## 950: Shri Kripanath Mallah:

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

- ( a) whether the PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment and  Amelioration  of  Mother  Earth  (PM-PRANAM)  promotes  the  sustainable  and balanced use of fertilisers by adopting alternate fertilisers and promoting natural and organic farming and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether  the  use  of  natural  fertilisers  helps  in  boosting  crop  production  without affecting soil quality, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a) 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.

All  States/UTs  are  covered  under  the  PM-  PRANAM  scheme.  Under  the  PMPRANAM  scheme,  provisions  to  provide  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, equivalent to 50% of the fertilizer subsidy saved.

- (b) Natural  fertilizers  are  organic  substances  derived  from  plant,  animal,  or  mineral sources  that  supply  essential  nutrients  to  plants  in  a  natural  form.  Unlike  synthetic fertilizers,  they  decompose  slowly,  releasing  nutrients  gradually  while  improving  soil structure and enhancing microbial activity over time. However, the imbalanced use of

chemical fertilizers, along with the continuous neglect of organic matter application, has led to multi-nutrient deficiencies and a gradual decline in soil health. Studies have shown that such imbalanced fertilizer use results in reduced crop yields and deterioration of soil fertility.

To address this, ICAR has developed improved and efficient strains of biofertilizers tailored to specific crops and soil types. Additionally, it has standardized technologies for preparing various natural fertilizers (organic  manures)  such as  phosphocompost, vermicompost, bio-enriched compost, and municipal solid waste compost using different types of organic wastes, thereby promoting sustainable soil fertility management.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 949 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Setting up AIIMS in Ujjain
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Anil Firojiya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 949 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25/07/2025

## SETTING UPAIIMS IN UJJAIN

## † 949. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA.

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to establish All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) or a Centrally funded medical college in Ujjain district in the State of Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) if not, whether the Government has any proposal to establish such institute in the future, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras opened in Ujjain district so far;
- (d) whether all essential medicines are available on regular basis in said centres;
- (e) whether adequate doctors, nursing staff and state of the art medical equipment are available in the Primary Health Centres (PHC) and Community Health Centres (CHC) of Ujjain district, if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the number of beneficiaries receiving the benefits of health insurance under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Ujjain district so far and the number of hospitals listed under the scheme?

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

(a) and (b) Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), till date establishment of 22 All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) has been approved in various States/UTs in the country including one AIIMS at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, which is functional. In the current phase of PMSSY, there is no proposal for establishment of a new AIIMS in Ujjain.

- (c) and (d) Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), as on date, 26 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened in the Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh. Almost all of the

generic medicines included in National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) are included in the basket of PMBJP medicines except lab reagents and vaccines.

(e) Public Health and Hospitals is a State Subject and the responsibility of provisioning of healthcare professionals lies with respective State/UT Governments. However, under the National Health Mission (NHM), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India provides financial and technical support to the States/UTs to strengthen their healthcare systems based on the Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) submitted by the States/UTs within their overall resource envelope.

(f) As on 30.06.2025, in Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh, 11.54 lakhs Ayushman Cards have been created and 19 hospitals have been empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 947 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Delay in Opening of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Dr. Anand Kumar

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 947 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 JULY, 2025

## Delay in Opening of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Uttar Pradesh

## †947. Dr. Anand Kumar:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that ten PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras were sanctioned for the  district  of  Bahraich  in  Uttar  Pradesh  but  only  three  Jan  Aushadhi  Kendras  have  been started by the concerned agencies to which the said centres were allocated;
- (b) if so, the reasons for delay in opening of remaining seven Jan Aushadhi Kendras and the date by which the remaining centres are likely to be started; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  been  taken  any  concrete  action  to  monitor  and  fix responsibility in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a): The Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Bureau of India, which is the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, has informed that as on date it has approved a total of 27 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Bahraich district and all the Kendras have started operations.

- (b) and (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 946 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Bilateral Meetings to Strengthen Cooperation in Health Sector
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Shyamkumar Daulat Barve

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 946 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH JULY, 2025

## BILATERAL MEETINGS TO STRENGTHEN COOPERATION IN HEALTH SECTOR

## 946. SHRI SHYAMKUMAR DAULAT BARVE:

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

- (a) whether India has held any bilateral meetings with Italy, Cuba and some other countries to strengthen cooperation in health sector during the last ten years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the issues discussed during the said meetings with each of these countries during the last ten years; and
- (c) the number of countries with which India has signed the Memorandum of Understanding/cooperation agreements to encourage joint health initiatives in capacity building, training, exchange of information and technical support in establishing laboratories?

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

(a) to (c): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare undertakes bilateral interactions with foreign countries including Italy and Cuba to enhance the cooperation between the countries in health sector.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with 59 countries including Italy and Cuba in health sector.

As per MoU with these countries a Joint Working Group (JWG) of experts is formed which deliberates towards strengthening cooperation between the countries in identified areas such as human resources skilling and exchange, cooperation in pharmaceutical sector including regulatory practices, collaborative research and development, health programs such as maternal health, child health, communicable diseases, health emergencies, noncommunicable diseases, digital health technologies and traditional medicine.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 945 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Use of Defence Land for Golf Course
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 945

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  July, 2025

## USE OF DEFENCE LAND FOR GOLF COURSE

## 945. SHRI MATHESWARAN V S:

- Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a) whether golf courses do not fall under the scales authorised by the Government for the recreation of defence personnel, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether Air Force uses A1 land and assets thereon for six golf courses, if so, the details thereof along with the action taken against the concerned official for using the same; (c) whether it is a fact that revenues of the golf courses were deposited into non public funds although defence land and buildings were used for the golf courses and if so, the details thereof along with the details of Defence land being used by various defence forces for Golf Course; (d) whether the Government has any proposal to revoke the conversion of defence land into Golf Course, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and thereof along with the action taken by the Government against the officials for authorizing such
- (e) whether US Club, Mumbai uses 53 acre of Defence land for golf and if so, the details use?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

- (a) & (b) Yes  Sir.  The  Golf  courses  do  not  fall  under  the  scales  authorised  by  the Government for construction on defence land including A1 defence land. Air Force Stations including Training Institutes have Sports Complexes and physical development areas to impart training and conduct sports activities for personnel.
- (c) Training funds are utilised for maintenance of Army Environment Park cum Training Area. Sustenance of sports complexes is met through subscription/ membership fees which are deposited in non-public funds to ensure administrative management of these facilities.
- (d) No Sir.

(e) The  land  is  utilised  as  an  Army  Navy  Environmental  Park  and  Training  Area (ANEPTA) jointly  managed  by  Indian  Army  and  Indian  Navy.  It  encompasses  two  firing ranges and an obstacle course which is utilised by the Garrison units for Small Arms Firing, Weapon Training, Field Craft, Obstacle Training and other sports and physical development exercises.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 943 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Spread of Malaria in Bodoland Territorial Region
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Joyanta Basumatary

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 943 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025

## SPREAD OF MALARIAIN BODOLAND TERRITORIALREGION

943: SHRI JOYANTA BASUMATARY:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that during the year 2024 a large number of people in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) had lost their life due to Malaria outbreak and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to control the spread of Malaria in the said region; and
- (c) the details of funds sanctioned and released for the said region during the last financial year to improve the health services and control the said epidemic?

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

- (a) As per the report submitted by the States/ UTs to the National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the numbers of deaths due to Malaria outbreak during the year 2024 in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) are as follows:
- (b) The Central Government Health Officials from National Center for Vector Borne Diseases (NCVBDC) and Regional office of Health & Family Welfare (RoH&FW), Shillong visited Kokrajhar in December 2024, helped Government of Assam to provide targeted malaria control measures. These measures include enhanced surveillance and complete treatment, activation of Rapid Response Teams, and vector control. Vector control efforts involve distribution of LLINs, larvicidal spraying, use of larvivorous fish, fogging, and Indoor Residual Spray (IRS).
- (c) National Center for Vector Borne Diseases (NCVBDC) under the overarching umbrella of National Health Mission (NHM) administers the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme

|   SI. No. | District   |   Death (2024) |
|-----------|------------|----------------|
|         1 | Kokrajhar  |              4 |
|         2 | Baksa      |              0 |
|         3 | Chirang    |              0 |
|         4 | Udalgiri   |              0 |

(NVBDCP) for prevention and control of vector borne diseases including Malaria. Funds are allocated to the programme activities under NHM on the basis of State/UT specific Programme Implementation Plans(PIP) and States/UTs are required to utilize funds as per their need, priority and on the basis of their absorption capacity. Programme funds are allocated on lump sum basis under the flexible pool of NHM to offer flexibility to the States/UTs. States/UTs are allowed to ensure adequate resources to various components including improvement of health services and control and elimination of malaria. The SPIP approval towards malaria for the State of Assam under NVBDCP under NHM for the Financial Year 2024-25 is Rs. 21.01 Crores

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Lok Sabha Question No. 933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: AYUSH Nivesh Saarthi Portal
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Aditya Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 933. TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  JULY 2025

## ' AYUSH Nivesh Saarthi Portal '

## 933. Shri Aditya Yadav:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) whether recently launched AYUSH Nivesh Saarthi portal aims to boost traditional wellness systems as a strong economic sector of the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to achieve this goal?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  and  (b)  Yes,  the  Ministry  of  Ayush  has  launched  Ayush  Nivesh  Saarthi  portal  on  29th May 2025 which aims to boost traditional wellness systems as a strong economic sector of the country. The portal acts as a comprehensive investment facilitation platform, promoting opportunities in  Ayush sector.  It  serves  as  a  global  hub  for  information  related  to  trade  in medicinal plants, derivatives & extracts and supports the growing export market for Ayush products encouraging research and development as well as collaborations between industry and  academia.  By  streamlining  the  investor  on-boarding  process  and  offering  detailed insights into export mechanisms &  incentive schemes, it fosters strategic industry partnerships across sectors.

(c)  Through  Ayush  Nivesh  Saarthi  Portal,  Ministry  of  Ayush  has  consolidated  existing policy frameworks  &  incentive structures, showcased  investment ready projects and facilitated real time investor engagement under one unified interface.
Lok Sabha Question No. 924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Setting Up of AIIMS in Sitapur
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Rakesh Rathor

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 924 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25/07/2025

## SETTING UPOF AIIMS IN SITAPUR

## † 924. SHRI RAKESH RATHOR.

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Sitapur district in Uttar Pradesh is extremely backward in terms of healthcare services and that patients have to travel to Lucknow or Delhi for treatment of serious illnesses;
- (b) if so, the details therefor,
- (c) whether the Government is considering setting up an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Sitapur where sufficient land is also available;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to formulate any action plan in future for establishment of AIIMS in Sitapur keeping in view the healthcare needs of the people of Sitapur and nearby districts; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (f) Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), till date establishment of 22 All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) has been approved in various States/UTs in the country including 2 AIIMS in Uttar Pradesh, one at Raebareli and the other at Gorakhpur. Both Institutes are functional.

Under another component of PMSSY scheme, in the State of Uttar Pradesh, upgradation of 11 Government Medical Colleges (GMC) has been undertaken on Centre-State cost sharing basis by way of setting up of super-speciality facilities. These include (1) SGPGIMS, Lucknow (2) Trauma Centre in IMS,BHU, Varanasi (3) Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (4) Govt.

Medical College, Jhansi (5) BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur (6) MLN Medical College, Allahabad (7) LLRM Medical College, Meerut (8) Government Medical College, Agra (9) Government Medical College, Kanpur (10) Super Speciality Block, Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), BHU, Varanasi (11) Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, IMS, BHU, Varanasi. In the current phase of PMSSY, there is no proposal for establishment of a new AIIMS in Sitapur.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Participation of P.M. in G-7
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Kodikunnil Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFARIS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 923

ANSWERED ON- 25/07/2025

PARTICIPATION OF PM IN G-7

## 923. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)   whether   the   Prime   Minister   of   India   participated   in   the   51st   G7 Summit held in Kananaskis, Canada, in June 2025, if so, the capacity in which he participated in the said Summit;

- (b) the details of major issues raised by the Prime Minister, especially concerning the Global South, digital public infrastructure, sustainable development, and counter-terrorism during the Summit;
- (c) whether India's positions on equitable technology access, climate financing   and   global   security   received   support   from   G7   member countries, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the specific outcomes or agreements from the Summit that directly benefit India; and

(e) the follow-up actions planned by the Government to leverage these outcomes for national interest and diplomatic engagement?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to e) Yes, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the G7 Summit from 16-17 th

June 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney in the official capacity of Outreach Partner. During the G7 Summit, the Hon'ble Prime Minister spoke on major issues including inclusive and sustainable development, clean energy transition and the role of Digital Public Infrastructure in empowering citizens. He highlighted   India's   global   initiatives   such   as   the   International   Solar Alliance, Mission LiFE, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Global Biofuels Alliance, One Sun One World One Grid. Hon'ble PM called for global unity against terrorism. He also reiterated India's commitment to amplifying the voice of the Global South. Two outcome documents were adopted (i) 'The Kananaskis Wildfire Charter' and (ii) 'The G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan'. *******