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Lok Sabha Question No. 3099 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3099 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## AYUSHMANVAYAVANDANACARD

## 3099. SHRI MUHAMMED HAMDULLAH SAYEED:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has introduced any mechanism to streamline the issuance and use of Ayushman Vaya Vandana Cards for beneficiaries; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) and (b): Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is an entitlement -based scheme, all the eligible beneficiary families are covered from day one of the implementation of the scheme in the State/UT. The scheme does not require enrolment, however, a beneficiary verification process is undertaken to verify the genuineness of the beneficiary. Ayushman cards are issued to all eligible beneficiaries as part of this process.

The enrolment of all eligible senior citizens aged 70 years and above is application-based, allowing beneficiaries to apply for and obtain their Ayushman Vay Vandana card. Different modes of application are available for enrolment in the scheme including mobile phone application (Ayushman App) and web portal (beneficiary.nha.gov.in). The feature of selfregistration is also available in the above mentioned application. For further enquiries about the Ayushman Vay Vandana card, beneficiaries can give a missed call to the helpline number 1800110-770. A dedicated call center (14555) is available 24x7 to provide assistance to the beneficiaries.

Further, beneficiaries may visit any empaneled hospital to avail the benefits under this scheme. Additionally, Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras (PMAM) have been deployed at empaneled hospitals, who are responsible for guiding the beneficiaries and providing information related to prompt treatment by interfacing with the treating doctors / caregivers. Uniform kiosks have also been deployed in these hospitals as the first point of contact for beneficiaries, offering awareness, assistance with card creation and support in accessing treatment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: EVM to Implement One Nation One Election
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3094

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 13th DECEMBER 2024 EVM to Implement One Nation One Election

3094. Shri Durai Vaiko:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  instituted  study/survey  to  ascertain  if  enough Electronic  Voting  Machines  to  implement  One  Nation  One  Election  (ONOE)  are available in the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government has calculated the amount of money needed to be spent  to  implement  the  ONOE  Policy,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor; and
- (c)  whether the Government has identified bottlenecks in manpower mobilisation across the country in the case of the implementation of ONOE, 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) to (c): The Government constituted a High Level Committee (HLC) under the Chairmanship of Shri Ramnath  Kovind, former President, to examine the modalities  of  conduct  of  Simultaneous  Elections.  The  Committee  during  its consultation process also consulted with the Election Commission of India which in turn  had  submitted  its  written  response  detailing  the  various  requirements  for conduct of Simultaneous Elections. The response of the Election Commission is at pages  3552  -3573  of  Volume  V  of  the  Annexure  of  the  HLC  Report,  which  is available on its website at https://onoe.gov.in/HLC-Report-annexure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3085 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Skill Centres in Medical College
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Rahul Kaswan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3085 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## SKILLCENTRES IN MEDICALCOLLEGE

## † 3085 SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government intends to provide sanction and release funds for setting up of skill centres in medical college, Raj-MES Bhilwara, Bharatpur, Churu and Dungarpur under the scheme Human Resource Development for Emergency Medical Services;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the said centres are likely to be setup; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

## (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) to (c): Under scheme for Human Resource Development for Emergency Medical Services, Central/ State Government Medical Colleges/ Autonomous Institutions are considered for setting up of National Emergency Life Support (NELS) Skill Centres in a geographically representative manner across the country.

The NELS Skill Centres have been sanctioned at SMS Medical College, Jaipur; S.P. Medical College, Bikaner; Dr. S. N. Medical College, Jodhpur; Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer; RNT Medical College, Udaipur; Government Medical College, Bharatpur; Government Medical College, Kota and AIIMS, Jodhpur in Rajasthan. An amount of Rs. 1.40 Crores have been released for NELS Skill Centre in Bharatpur.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3082 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Vacancy in Passport Office in Kokrajhar and BTR
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Joyanta Basumatary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3082

## ANSWERED ON- 13/12/2024

## VACANCY IN PASSPORT OFFICE IN KOKRAJHAR AND BTR

3082. SHRI JOYANTA BASUMATARY

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

(a) the details of passport office employees posted in the Kokrajhar and Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR);

(b) the total number of posts lying vacant in the passport offices of the region, category-wise;

(c)   whether the Government is aware of the fact that issuance and renewal of passports to people is taking a long time in the region; and (d)   if   so,   the   details   thereof   along   with   the   corrective   action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a & b)  In Bodoland Territorial Region, one official  of the Department of Posts (DoP) is currently working in the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)   at   Kokrajhar   under   Passport   Office   in   Guwahati.   Further, additional   DoP   officials   are   on   standby   for   providing   uninterrupted service delivery to the citizens in the region. At present, no post is lying vacant at POPSK Kokrajhar. (c & d) The appointment availability in the POPSK Kokrajhar is next day. However,   the   issuance   and   renewal   of   passport   depend   on   the availability   of   police   verification   report   to   be   provided   by   the   State Government authorities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3080 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Establishment of SFNS
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Vishaldada Prakashbapu Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3080 ANSWERED ON- 13/12/2024 ESTABLISHMENT OF SFNS

3080. SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :(a)   whether the Government has any plan for development of an early warning   system   designed   to   capture   broader   trends   and   potential flashpoints to address the current instability in the South Asian geopolitical landscape; (b)   if   so,   the   details   thereof   and   if   not,   the   reasons   therefor;

(c)   whether   the   Ministry   has   considered   establishing   a   Specialized Neighbourhood   Foreign   Service   (SFNS)   to   address   the   south   asian geopolitical challenges; and

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the impact on the existing Indian Foreign Service officers, selection and training for SFNS and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a & b) Government keeps a vigilant watch on all developments which have a bearing on India's national security, and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it.

(c   &   d) No.   There   is   no   proposal   for   creation   of   a   Specialized Neighbourhood Foreign Service (SFNS). The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers are deployed in our diplomatic Missions and Posts, including in the South Asian region, to adequately carry out all requisite functions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3076 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Funds Crisis under NHM in  Kerala
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Shashi Tharoor

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3076 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 th DECEMBER, 2024

## FUNDS CRISIS UNDER NHM IN KERALA

## 3076. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has resumed the flow of funds to the State Government of Kerala under the National Health Mission (NHM), which it had withheld earlier due to the refusal of State Government to comply with its branding requirements;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the implementation of the NHM in the State of Kerala has plunged into crisis, due to the withholding of funds; and
- (d) if so, the steps taken by the Union Government to bring the implementation of NHM in Kerala back on track?

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

(a) to (d): Under the National Health Mission, technical and financial support is provided to the States/UTs for improvement in health infrastructure & strengthening healthcare systems.

All the States/UTs execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of India as per framework of National Health Mission (NHM), which mandates compliance by the States of the guidelines issued under NHM as per the Clause 10.3 and 10.10.

State Government of Kerala vide letter dated 26th June 2024, has informed that Health and Family Welfare Department of Kerala has issued an order to comply with the guidelines of Government of India. In pursuance of commitment of compliance, an amount of Rs. 702.63 cr. has been released out of allocation of Rs. 913.24 cr for FY 2024-25 under NHM.

The proposals from State/UT Governments are received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) under NHM and Government of India provides approval for the proposals in the form of Record of Proceedings (RoPs) as per norms & available resources. The approval given to State Government of Kerala is available in public domain at https://nhm.gov.in/index4.php?lang=1&level=0&linkid=53&lid=66

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3069 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: One Stop Centres in Bihar
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3069 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## ONE STOP CENTRES IN BIHAR

## 3069.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  one  stop  centres  operational  in  Bihar  till  date  along  with the   budgetary criteria for setting up of the same;
- (b) whether the scheme is being implemented in Valmiki Nagar of Bihar, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the said centre has been reviewed; and;
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a):    The One Stop Centre (OSC) is a component of the Sambal vertical under the umbrella Mission Shakti. It provides integrated support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence and those in distress, both in private and public spaces. It provides services like medical aid, legal aid and advice, temporary shelter, police assistance and psycho-social counselling to needy women.

The Ministry has approved 50 One Stop Centres (OSCs) in 38 districts in the state of  Bihar.  Out  of  the  approved  50  OSCs,  39  OSCs  are  operational.  The  Central Government provides 100% financial assistance to States/ UTs for setting up OSCs.

(b): At Present, two OSCs are approved in West Champaran district, out of which one OSC is operational which provides services to entire district including Valmiki Nagar.

(c)  &  (d):  Once  in  a  year  during  Programme  Approval  Board  Meeting  with States/UTs, the Ministry of Women and Child Development monitors the progress of the overall activities under OSC and reviews status of achievement of objectives. Apart from this, officials of the Ministry review the scheme through meetings, video conferencing and by making field visits to States/UTs from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3068 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: SAMBAL Scheme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3068

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## SAMBAL SCHEME

3068.  SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has started SAMBAL scheme for safety and security of women, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has set up and made operational One Stop Centre, Swadhar Greh and Widow Homes for helping women in difficult circumstances in the districts of Panna, Katni and City of Khajuraho of district Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  The  Government  is  implementing  the  Sambal  vertical  under  the  umbrella Mission Shakti for safety and security of women. The Sambal vertical comprises of One Stop Centre (OSC), Women Helpline (WHL), Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) and Nari Adalat. The details are as under:

(i) The One Stop Centre (OSC) scheme is being implemented across the country since 1st April, 2015. It provides integrated support and assistance under one roof to  women  affected  by  violence  and  those  in  distress,  both  in  private  and  public spaces. It also provides an integrated range of services including medical aid, legal aid and advice, temporary shelter, police assistance, psycho-social counselling to needy women.  As on date, out of approved 878 One Stop Centres (OSCs), 802 OSCs are operational across the country and over 10.12 lakh women have been assisted as on date.

(ii) Women Helpline (WHL) is a toll free 24x7x365 emergency and non- emergency assistance to women in distress through a single uniform number (181). Additionally, it provides information about government schemes and programs for women across the  country.   Women  Helpline-181  is  functional  in  35  States/UTs  (State  of  West Bengal is not implementing WHL) and has assisted around 81.64 lakh women till date.

(iii) BBBP scheme was launched on 22nd January, 2015 aims to prevent Gender biased sex selective elimination, ensure survival and protection of girl child and also to ensure education of the girl child. Ministry has developed a thematic calendar for suggested convergence activities at district level with month wise specific themes for holistic development of the Girl Child.

(iv) The Nari Adalat is a new component under Sambal vertical of Mission Shakti. It is currently implemented in the State of Assam and UT of Jammu & Kashmir on a pilot basis.

(b) and (c):    The Ministry has approved one OSC each in the districts of Panna, Katni  and  Chhatarpur  districts  of  Madhya  Pradesh  and   all  the  three  OSCs  are operational. Swadhar Greh (now called Shakti Sadan) have not been set up in these districts as the scheme is demand driven and it is upto the States/UTs to raise the demand.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3065 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Status of New Medical Colleges
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3065 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 th DECEMBER 2024

## STATUS OF NEW MEDICALCOLLEGES

## 3065. SHRI PRADEEPPUROHIT:

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

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to establish new medical colleges under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme, 'Establishment of New Medical Colleges attached with existing District/Referral Hospitals' introduced in 2014 in the districts of Bargarh and Jharsuguda in Odisha; (b) if so, the current status of the proposal for these two districts, including details of infrastructure, funding allocation and progress in construction and operationalization of these colleges; (c) the details of the challenges faced in the implementation of the said scheme in Bargarh and Jharsuguda, such as land availability, financial constraints or coordination between Central and State Governments; and (d) the details of the measures proposed by the Government to expedite the establishment and ensuring timely functioning of these medical colleges in the State?

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

(a) to (d): 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. The fund sharing mechanism between the Centre and State Governments is in the ratio of 90:10 for North Eastern and Special Category States, and 60:40 for others. Under the Scheme, 07 medical colleges (Balasore, Baripada (Mayurbhanj), Bolangir, Koraput, Puri in Phase-I, Jajpur in Phase-II & Kalahandi in Phase-III ) have been approved in Odisha. All the medical colleges are functional.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3058 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Challenges in Implementation of CME Scheme
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Anurag Sharma

Shri Anurag Sharma:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the topics and skills emphasized in the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Scheme which aims to provide education for AYUSH practitioners;

(b) whether the scheme has helped in improving the quality of AYUSH healthcare services in the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the challenges faced by the Government in implementing CME programmes across rural areas in the country along with the manner in which such challenges are addressed?

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

(a) to (c) The  Capacity  Building  &  Continuing  Medical  Education  (CME)  component  of Ayurgyan scheme is aimed to encourage AYUSH personnel to undergo need-based professional training and bridge the knowledge gaps in all Ayush systems viz. Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy and Sowa-Rigpa which covers system specific subjects related to Kayachikitsa, Kaumarbhritya, Samhita & Siddhant, Agad Tantra, Rachna Sharir, Rasashastra & Bhaishajya  kalpana,  Prasuti  Tantra  &  Stree  Rog,  Shalyatantra,  Dravyaguna,  Panchakarma, Shalakya Tantra, Kriya Sharir, Swasthavritta, Rog Nidan etc. The scheme also has provision for theme-specific CME programme for Ayush Medical Officers/Practitioners and specialized training for Ayush Paramedics/Health workers /Instructors /Therapists etc.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3058 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 th  DECEMBER, 2024

## Challenges in Implementation of CME Scheme

In  addition  to  above,  the  Scheme  has  also  the  provision  to  provide  training  in  current trends in Research &  Development, modern scientific advances &  technology such as Regenerative medicine, Next  Generation  Adjuvant, Quantum  technologies  and  healthcare, Nanotechnology, revolutionizing drug development etc. for scientific understanding and promotion of Ayush systems for Ayush Doctors/Scientists.

(d)  The CME programme is being implemented through the various eligible organizations across the country irrespective of the geographical location.  Therefore, no difficulty has been faced in implementation of the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3043 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Strengthening of Medical Education Institutions
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Y S Avinash Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3043 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 th DECEMBER 2024

## STRENGTHENING OF MEDICALEDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

## 3043. SHRI Y S AVINASH REDDY:

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

- (a) the details of the initiatives designed to uplift and strengthen medical education institutions in the country; and
- (b) the goals of the schemes/initiatives and the notable achievements made in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The Government has increased number of medical colleges and subsequently increased MBBS seats. There is an increase of 101.5% in medical colleges from 387 before 2014 to 780 as of now. Further, there is an increase of 130% in MBBS seats from 51,348 before 2014 to 1,18,137 as of now, there is also an increase of 135% in PG seats from 31,185 before 2014 to 73,157 as of now.

The measures/steps taken by the Government to augment the medical education facilities and to improve the medical standards in the country include: -

- i. Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for establishment of new medical colleges by upgrading district/ referral hospital under which 157 new medical colleges have been approved, out of which 131 are already functional.
- iii. Under 'Upgradation of Government medical colleges by construction of Super Specialty Blocks' component of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), a total of 75 projects have been approved, of which 69 projects are complete.
- ii. CSS for strengthening/ upgradation of existing State Government/ Central Government medical colleges to increase the number of MBBS (UG) and PG seats, under which support has been provided for increase of 4977 MBBS seats in 83 colleges with an approved cost of Rs. 5972.20 Cr, 4058 PG seats in phase-I in 72 colleges with an approved cost of Rs. 1498.43 cr and 4000 PG seats in phase-II in 65 colleges with an approved cost of Rs. 4478.25 Cr.
- iv. Under the Central Sector Scheme for setting up of new AIIMS, 22 AIIMS have been approved. Undergraduate courses have started in 19 of these.
- vi. Enhancement of age limit for appointment/ extension/ re-employment against posts of teachers/dean/principal/ director in medical colleges upto 70 years.
- v. DNB qualification has been recognized for appointment as teaching faculty to take care of shortage of faculty.

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