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Lok Sabha Question No. 3864 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Disability Column in Nomination Form
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Imtiaz Jaleel Syed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3864

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 11 TH  AUGUST, 2023

## Disability Column in Nomination Form

3864. Shri Syed Imtiaz Jaleel:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Election Commission of India and the State Election  Commission  don't  seek  the  details  of  the  disability  of  a  person filing their nomination;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has urged the ECI to consider including the column on disability in the nomination form, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  number  of  disabled  people  who  filed  for  nomination  in  the  last general election, State-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS; AND  MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) and  (b):  The  Election  Commission  of  India  has  informed  that  there  is  no such  column  in  the  Nomination  paper  and  Affidavit  in  form  26  seeking information about disability of a person filing nomination.
- (c):  No sir.
- (d):  Does not arise, in view of (a) and (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3862 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Increase in Measles Cases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Feroze Varun Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3862 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH AUGUST 2023

## INCREASE IN MEASLES CASES

## 3862: SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the information shared by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which states that India has the highest number of measles cases in the world between April and September 2022;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has been keeping track of the deaths that occurred due to measles and if so, the details thereof along with the number of deaths across the country including Uttar Pradesh; and
- (d) the details of the population covered under vaccination against such disease and the number of vaccination campaigns that have taken place so far in the country?

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

## (PROF. SATYA PAL SINGH BAGHEL)

- (a) to (c) US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regularly updates the data related to outbreaks of diseases. A total of 99 deaths have been reported in the year 2022-23 across the country, to have occurred due to measles including 17 deaths in Uttar Pradesh as per the information provided by the States/UTs.

(d) Under Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), a total of 2.4 crore children have been administered two doses of the Measles and Rubella Vaccine in the year 2022-23 (as per HMIS). Besides this, a nationwide Measles and Rubella Vaccination campaign has been conducted wherein children in the age group of 9 months to 15 years were vaccinated with an additional dose of Measles and Rubella Vaccine. Additionally, States/UTs reporting Measles outbreaks have conducted Outbreak Response Immunization (ORI) and Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIA) to increase the coverage of the vaccine and contain outbreaks.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3861 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Removal of Portraits and Statues from Court Premises
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: K. Jayakumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 3861

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 11th AUGUST, 2023

## Removal of Portraits and Statues from Court Premises

3861. DR. K. JAYAKUMAR: Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of recent order of the Madras High Court to remove the Portraits and Statues of all leaders except Mahatma Gandhi and saint Thiruvalluvar from the court premises and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the response of the Government on this matter?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) No Sir. As confirmed from Madras High Court vide their letter no.1087/2023/D4 dated  08.08.2023, no  such  order  has  been  passed  to  remove  the  Portraits  and Statues of all leaders except Mahatma Gandhi and saint Thiruvalluvar from the court premises.

- (b) Question does not arise in view of above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3860 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Setting up of Medical Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Riti Pathak

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3860 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th AUGUST, 2023

## SETTING UPOFMEDICALCOLLEGES IN MADHYAPRADESH

## †3860. SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Government medical colleges established in Madhya Pradesh since 2003 onwards;
- (b) the number of students qualified from these medical colleges during past years;
- (c) whether the Government has approved the establishment of Government medical colleges in Singrauli and Sidhi districts of Sidhi Singrauli Parliamentary Constituency;
- (d) if so, the time by which the construction of these medical colleges are likely to be started; and
- (e) the time by which the medical colleges are likely to be fully functional for children?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (e): As informed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the number of Government Medical Colleges in Madhya Pradesh has increased from 05 in 2003 to 15 as of now with 1300 MBBS seats.

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare administers a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/ referral hospitals with preference to underserved areas and aspirational districts, where there is no existing Government or private medical college. Under the Scheme, the envisaged 157 new medical colleges have been approved in three phases including 14 medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh at Datia, Khandwa, Ratlam, Shahdol, Vidisha, Chindwara, Shivpuri, Satna, Rajgarh, Mandla, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Sheopur and Singrauli at a total approved cost of Rs. 3523 crore. As per guidelines of the scheme, the planning, execution and commissioning of the medical colleges approved under the scheme is to be done by the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3859 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: National Maritime Heritage Complex
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Anumula Revanth Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3859

ANSWERED ON 11.08.2023

## NATIONAL MARITIME HERITAGE COMPLEX

3859.  SHRI ANUMULA REVANTH REDDY:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) the  expected  benefits  and  outcomes  of  the  NMHC  project  for  preserving, showcasing and promoting India's maritime heritage, culture and history; and
- (b) the  future  plans  of  the  Ministry  to  develop  more  maritime  heritage  sites  and museums in India?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) NMHC  at  Lothal  will  be  an  integrated  world  class  and  engaging  maritime destination  that  will  celebrate  the  rich  heritage  of  the  country.  It  will  allow  visitors  to experience  the  past  and  the  present  inspiring  them  to  participate  in  India's  future maritime endeavours. The masterplan design enables the visitors to indulge in a holistic maritime  experience  involving  education,  entertainment  and  leisure  at  the  National Maritime  Heritage  Complex.  The  maritime  research  institute  in  NMHC  will  encourage research in maritime history of the country. It will also establish international collaboration  and  exchange  programs  with international  museums/universities.  NMHC will be a new international destination for tourist at par with other renowned international museums of the world wherein a daily footfall  of about  25,000  tourists  is  anticipated. This will help in developing the economy of the region and generate employment.
- (b) Lothal  is  one  of  the  prominent  cities  of  the  ancient  Harappan  civilisation.  Here archaeological excavations have discovered the oldest manmade dockyard over 5000 years old.The Ministry desires to develop the maritime heritage site of Lothal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3857 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Vaccine Maitri
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ramesh Chander Kaushik

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

ANSWERED ON- 11/08/2023

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3857

## VACCINE MAITRI

†3857. SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK

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

(a) whether India's achievements with respect to 'Vaccine Maitri' have been prominently featured in various G20 events;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the strong participation of African countries in various G20 events is likely to have a positive impact on foreign and economic relations of India-Africa; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a & b) During India's G20 Presidency, substantive deliberations are being held on health emergencies   prevention,   preparedness   &   response,   on   strengthening   international pharmaceutical   cooperation   as   well   as   improving   access   to   safe,   effective,   quality   and affordable  vaccines,   diagnostics,   therapeutics   and   Personal   Protective   Equipment   (PPE), including to the Global South. India's role during the COVID-19 pandemic, including our 'Vaccine Maitri' programme, which has benefitted more than 150 countries, has also been highlighted.

- (c & d) India's G20 Presidency has the largest ever representation from Africa. In addition to South Africa, a G20-member, Egypt, Mauritius, Nigeria and Comoros (African Union Chair) have been invited to participate in G20 meetings and Summit during our Presidency. India has emerged as a voice of the Global South, including for our African friends and partners.

India's   G20   Presidency   priorities   are   inclusive   and   far-reaching,   with   broad   areas   of substantive deliberations comprising inclusive and resilient growth; progress on SDGs; green development   and   LiFE;   technological   transformation   and   public   digital   infrastructure; reforming multilateral institutions; women led development; and international peace and harmony. It is our endeavour that inputs generated from the 'Voice of Global South Summit' receive cognizance globally, including in G20 deliberations. It is the Government's constant endeavour to promote and further strengthen cooperation with friendly countries in areas of mutual interest, both bilaterally and at multilateral fora.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3853 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Corruption in Purchase of Medicines
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3853 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th AUGUST, 2023

## CORRUPTION IN PURCHASE OFMEDICINES

## 3853. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

- Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has conducted investigation/survey of the incidents of corruptions in purchase of materials, medicines and equipments being provided by the Government to Government hospitals and medical colleges; (b) if so, the medical college-wise, district-headquarters-wise and hospital-wise details thereof in Rajasthan; (c) whether the Government is aware of the differences in prices amounting to lakhs of
- rupees for purchase of similar medicines, equipments and materials in Government hospitals and medical colleges through Rajasthan Medical Education Society (Raj-MES) as revealed in the audit survey by the Government; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the corrective steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. S. P. SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) to (d) The Government has a policy of zero tolerance towards corruption and it is committed to act stringently against any act of corruption. The Government of Rajasthan has not communicated about any investigation/survey of incident of corruption and the differences in prices amounting to lakhs of rupees in purchase of materials, medicines and equipments provided to Government hospitals and medical colleges in Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3845 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Promotion of Male Vasectomy
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3845 TO BE ANSWERED ON-11/08/2023

## PROMOTION OFMALE VASECTOMY

## 3845. SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to increase the proportion of male sterilization which is presently less than five percent to 30 percent as per in the National Health Policy 2017 and if so, the details of steps taken in this regard;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to promote Reversible inhibition of sperm under guidance (RISUG) a non-surgical vasectomy method and if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken to expand contraceptive options for men in the near future within the public health system;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to leverage male Multi-Purpose Workers (MPWs) under 1.5 lakh Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centres (HWCs) by engaging the cadre to promote family planning methods; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with present status of recruitment and capacity building of male MPWs, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. S.P. SINGH BAGHEL)

- (a) The steps taken by the Government to increase the proportion of male sterilization are-
- 1) Observation of 'Vasectomy Fortnight' in the month of November every year in all States/UTs of India to raise awareness on male participation and promotion of male sterilization.
- 2) Training of service providers in No Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV) to enhance the pool of service providers.
- 3) Four campaigns of extensive mobilization activities and vasectomy services each year in thirteen Mission Parivar Vikas states.
- 4) Increased compensation for male sterilization under the Enhanced compensation scheme for sterilization, and under Mission Parivar Vikas.
- 5) A Holistic media approach underlining the role of men in family planning to encourage men to adopt family planning methods.
- (b) The Government has no such proposal at present.

(c) and (d) Male Multi-Purpose Workers (MPWs) under NHM, undertake the following activities with respect to Family Planning:

-  Identification, registration of eligible couples and community needs assessment for Family Planning services.
-  Awareness generation about the availability of Family Planning services and schemes (Compensation scheme, Family Planning indemnity scheme, etc.)
-  Counselling on contraceptive services and Healthy Timing and Spacing of births.

The data on recruitment and capacity building of Male Multi-Purpose Workers (MPWs) is maintained at the State level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3844 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: NCC Units in Haryana
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Sunita Duggal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3844

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  August, 2023

## NCC UNITS IN HARYANA

3844. SHRIMATI SUNITA DUGGAL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  details  of  National  Cadet  Corps  (NCC)  units  existing  in Haryana;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, district-wise;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to expand NCC units in Haryana particularly in districts having no units;
- (d) if so, the details thereof including the parliamentary constituency of Sirsa; and
- (e) the details of the incentives and job opportunities provided to NCC cadets in other services, educational institutions etc.?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a)  to  (d):    NCC  has  its  footprint  covering  all  the  22  districts  of  Haryana  including  the Parliamentary Constituency of Sirsa which is covered by 3 Haryana Battalion NCC Hissar and 3 Haryana Girls Battalion NCC Hissar.
- (e):    NCC certificate holders are given certain relaxations and incentives for  recruitment in Defence Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and some State Police Forces. In addition, some Central  Universities  and  State  governments  are  providing  weightage/reservation  for  NCC Certificate holders in higher educational institutes and professional courses.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3842 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: Yoga and Naturopathy Universities/Colleges
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Talari Rangaiah

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3842 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2023

## YOGAAND NATUROPATHYUNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES

## 3842. DR. TALARI RANGAIAH:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) the number of AYUSH Universities and Colleges particularly for Yoga and Naturopathy streams along with the number of students in the country;

(b) the details of the employment opportunities available for the degree holders of Yoga and Naturopathy in Public and Private sectors of the country, State/UT-wise including globally;

(c) whether the Government is aware of the first instance of consideration of the eligibility of the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Swasth Vritta from Ayurveda stream for the post of Director in National institution of Yoga stream, viz., Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi;

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for neglecting/non-eligibility of the Doctorate/Postgraduate/Graduate degree holders of Yoga stream viz.; Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS), M.D./Ph.D. in Yoga, etc.;

(e) whether the Government has any plan to integrate all Yoga courses with Ayurveda stream while BNYS and MD in Yoga already consists of the same, if so, the details thereof; and

(f) whether the Government proposes to constitute any statutory/regulatory body for Yoga and Naturopathy under the drugless systems of AYUSH, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OFAYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDASONOWAL)

(a): As per the information received from the University Grants Commission, there are 20 Universities (with student intake capacity of 5177) & 28 Colleges (with student intake capacity of 2165) conducting courses at different levels in Yoga and Naturopathy.

(b): Ministry of Ayush is not maintaining any specific details of the employment opportunities available for the degree holders of Yoga and Naturopathy in Public and Private sectors of the country.

(c) and (d): Yes, because Yoga is covered in MD (Swasth Vritta) course curriculum. As per Recruitment Rules (RRs), any degree with 2 year PG diploma is one of the essential qualification. So, BNYS graduates with 2 years PG degree/diploma are also eligible.

(e): There is no such proposal to integrate all Yoga courses with Ayurveda stream.

(f): There are no approved proposals to constitute any statutory/regulatory body for Yoga and Naturopathy under the drugless systems of AYUSH. Ministry of Ayush is promoting and propagating Yoga worldwide. It will require active cooperation and support of stakeholders across the globe.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3837 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-11
Subject: New Medical Colleges
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy, Venkatesh Netha Borlakunta

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3837 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH AUGUST, 2023

## NEWMEDICALCOLLEGES

## 3837. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY: SHRI VENKATESH NETHABORLAKUNTA

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

- (a) whether Phase-IV of the establishment of 100 new medical colleges and upgradation of existing district/referral hospitals has been approved by the EFC in October, 2022 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is planning to spend Rs. 4,500 crores in 2023-24 for the said purpose;
- (c) the total amount required for 100 medical colleges along with the break-up of the Central and State share;
- (d) whether allocation for 157 medical colleges has been reduced from Rs. 7,500 crores to Rs. 6,500 crores and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (e) whether Rs. 4,500 crores for medical colleges to be set up in Phase-IV is adequate and if so, the details thereof;
- (f) the details of the districts in which medical colleges are proposed to be set up by the Government in Telangana; and
- (g) whether earlier proposals sent for the establishment of colleges in the State are going to be approved by the Government and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (g): The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare administers a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for 'Establishment of new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals' with preference to underserved areas and aspirational districts, where there is no existing Government or private medical college with fund sharing between the Centre and State Governments in the ratio of 90:10 for North Eastern and Special Category States and 60:40 for others. Under the Scheme, all the envisaged 157 Government medical colleges have already been approved in three phases, at a total central share of Rs. 26715.84 crore, of which Rs. 22324.95 crore has already been released to the State/UT Governments. The budget allocation for the financial year 2023-24 is Rs. 6500 crore for CSS for medical education.

Phase-IV of the CSS for 'Establishment of New Medical Colleges attached with existing District/ Referral Hospitals' has not been approved.

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