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Lok Sabha Question No. 3568 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Impact of Recent US Policy Change on Migrants
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Rachna Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3568

## ANSWERED ON- 21/03/2025

## IMPACT OF RECENT US POLICY CHANGE ON MIGRANTS

3568 SMT. RACHNA BANERJEE

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

- (a)   the   likely   impact   of   the   recent   United   States   Policy   change regarding   illegal   migrants   on   Indian   citizens   who   are   currently residing in the US without legal documentation;
- (b) the manner in which the Indian Government view the recent US stand on illegal immigration;
- (c) whether the said policy change is likely to influence diplomatic discussions between the two countries; and
- (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Indian Government to ensure that Indian Nationals especially those affected by the US policy, receive necessary legal assistance and protection?

## ANSWER

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

(a to d) Individuals who have entered the U.S. illegally, or who have overstayed their visa validity, or found to be staying in the U.S. without   any   valid   documentation   or   have   criminal   convictions against them are likely to be deported. It is the obligation of all countries to take back their nationals, if they are found to be living illegally   abroad.   This   is   however   subject   to   an   unambiguous verification of their nationality. This is not a policy practiced only by India; it is a generally accepted principle in international relations.

The U.S. has been carrying out deportation operations for several years now. Deportation of Indians from the US is accepted only after concerned Indian agencies have firmly established the nationality of the returning individuals.

The Ministry of External Affairs remains constantly engaged with the U.S. side in promoting safe, orderly and legal migration and addressing   illegal   immigration   by   taking   strong   action   against unscrupulous agents, bad actors, criminal facilitators and illegal immigration networks.

Government of India accords highest priority to the safety, security and welfare of  Indians abroad. These issues are taken up with foreign governments, including with the Government of the United States, at every available opportunity. Necessary   assistance   to   Indians   abroad   is   provided   by   the Government as per extant rules and policy. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3567 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Fatality of HMPV
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ms Sayani Ghosh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3567 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2025

## FATALITY OF HMPV

## 3567. MS SAYANI GHOSH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has identified the fatality risk associated with Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government has successfully cured the patients affected with HMPV, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) & (b): The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been present globally since 2001. The HMPV is one of the many respiratory viruses that can cause infections in people of all ages particularly during the winter and early spring months. Symptoms may include cough, runny nose, fever sore throat and shortness of breath. The virus infection is usually a mild and selflimiting condition and most cases recover on their own.

Atotal of 90 cases of HMPV and 2 deaths (died due to co-morbidities) have been reported in India during the period 6th January, 2025 to 27th February, 2025. A total of 88 cases have been discharged after the treatment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3560 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Recommendation for Transfer  of Judges in High Courts
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3560

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 21.03.2025

## Recommendation for Transfer of Judges in High Courts

## 3560. Shri Matheswaran V S:

Will the Minister of Law and Justice be pleased to state:

- (a) whether some Judges recommended by Supreme Court Collegium for transfer from one High Court to another in the recent past have written to Government to hold the transfer, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the list of transfer of High Court Judges recommended by Supreme Court Collegium pending with the Government for more than six months; and

(c) whether the Government is notifying the transfer as it has minimal role in transfer of High Court Judges, 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): As per the Memorandum of Procedure(MoP) for appointment and transfer of High Court Judges, the proposal for transfer of High Court Judges is initiated by the Chief Justice of India in consultation with four senior most puisne Judges of the Supreme Court. The MoP further provides that the Chief Justice of India is also expected to take into account the views of the Chief Justice of High Court from which the judge is to be transferred, as also the

Chief Justice of the High Court to which the transfer is to be effected, besides taking into account the views of one or more Supreme Court judges who are in a position to offer views. The personal factors relating to the concerned Judge, including the Chief Justice, and his response to the proposal, including his preference of places, should invariably be taken into account by the Chief Justice of India and the first four puisne Judges of the Supreme Court before arriving at conclusion on the proposal. All transfers are to be made in public interest i.e. for promoting better administration of justice throughout the country. No timeline has been prescribed in the MoP for transfer of judges from one High Court to another.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3558 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Community Health Centres in Nagar Panchayats
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Neeraj Maurya

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3558 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 TH MARCH 2025

## COMMUNITYHEALTH CENTRES IN NAGAR PANCHAYATS

## †3558. SHRI NEERAJ MAURYA:

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

- (a) the number of Nagar Panchayats where community health centres have been established including the remaining Nagar Panchayats in the country;
- (b) whether the Government proposes any plan to set up community health centres in the remaining Nagar Panchayats of the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether it is fact that there is no primary/community health centre in Visharat Ganj, Nagar Panchayat of Aonla Lok Sabha Constituency in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to set up a community health centre in the said Nagar Panchayat area; and
- (f) if so, the time line fixed for the said purpose and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) to (f) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare system, based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) under National Health Mission. The Government of India provides approval for the proposals in the form of Record of Proceedings (RoPs) as per norms & available resources.

As per established norms, Community Health Centre for a population of 2,50,000 (in urban area), 1,20,000 (in rural plain area) and 80,000 (in hilly and tribal area) is suggested.

Ahealth sub-centre is operational in Visharat Ganj Municipal Council. A Community Health Center is also operational at Majhganwa, located at a distance of about 8 kilometers. The population of Visharat Ganj in Bareilly district is 23,100.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3557 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Diagnostic Tests under Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Mohammad Jawed

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3557 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST MARCH, 2025

## DIAGNOSTIC TESTS UNDER AYUSHMAN BHARAT SCHEME

## 3557. DR. MOHAMMAD JAWED:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that major diagnostic tests such as MRI, CT Scan, Angiography and other high-cost tests are not covered under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme unless the patient is admitted to a hospital;

(b) if so, the reasons for excluding these critical diagnostic services, which are essential for early detection and management of several life-threatening conditions;

(c) whether the Government has any plans to expand the scope of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme to include these diagnostic tests, thereby alleviating the financial burden on economically vulnerable sections of society and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government has any plans to include these services along with alternative measures being implemented to ensure that beneficiaries can access these diagnostic tests at affordable rates and 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) provides free healthcare access up to Rs. 5 lakh per eligible beneficiary family per year for secondary and tertiary care related to in-patient services in 27 different medical specialties corresponding to 1961 procedures. Treatment packages under AB-PMJAY are designed in a very comprehensive manner and are inclusive of the cost of all the indicative tests that may be required as part of the patient's diagnosis and treatment. Certain expensive high-end investigations like radiological diagnostics (CT Scan, MRI, Imaging including nuclear imaging) can be booked as Add-on packages to any medical packages under the scheme.

(c) and (d): Regular updation such as inclusion of new procedures, empanelment of new hospitals, inclusion of new beneficiaries and other improvements are done in the scheme as per requirements from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3553 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Additional District and Sessions Judge Court in Odisha
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3553

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 21 ST MARCH, 2025

## ADDITIONAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT IN ODISHA

## 3553. SHRI PRADEEP PUROHIT:

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

- (a) the status of recommendation of High Court to set up an Additional District and Sessions Judge Court at Sohela, Bargarh district of Odisha;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that litigants and advocates in Sohela face hardships under the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2024, if so,the remedial steps being takenby the remedial Government in this regard;
- (c) whether a feasibility study has been conducted following the representation by thePresident, Bar Association, Sohela, if so, the details of its finding;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to expedite establishing the Additional District and Sessions Judge Court at Sohela to ease the 52 km travel to Padampur, and if so, the time line bywhich the court will be established; and
- (e) the details of financial and administrative measures being planned to implement the High Court's recommendation for speedy justice delivery in Sohela?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAWANDJUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) to (e): As per information provided by the High Court of Orissa, the proposal to set up an Additional District and Sessions Judge Court at Sohela, Bargarh District, Odisha is under active consideration of the Hon'ble Court. A feasibility

assessment has been conducted,which discloses that the average figures of the institution of cases of the last three years justifythe said proposal. However, the requirement of suitable infrastructure facility for the proposed Court at Sohela has been reported as not available, at present.

However, the Government is committed to strengthening judicial infrastructure to improve the efficiency of courts and facilitate better access to justice. Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Judicial Infrastructure Development, financial assistance is provided to supplement the resources of the State/UT Governments for the construction of court halls, residential units for judicial officers, lawyers' halls, toilet complexes and digital computer rooms.Under the aforementioned Scheme, Rs. 256.13 crore has been released to the State Government of Odisha from 1993-94 till date including Rs. 45.33 crore forthe currentFinancial Year 2024-25. Further releases to the State will be made as per the extant guidelines of the scheme and the demand for ongoing and upcoming projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3552 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Reimbursement of Bills from  Private Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Mallu Ravi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3552 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST MARCH, 2025

## REIMBURSEMENT OFBILLS FROM PRIVATE HOSPITALS

## 3552. DR. MALLU RAVI:

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

- a) the amount reimbursed by the Union Government to CGHS empanelled private hospitals for treating Government employees and pensioners during the last five years, year-wise,
2. (b) the complaints received against CGHS empanelled private hospitals for prioritizing private patients over the Government patients/pensioners causing long OPD waiting time, year-wise;
3. (c) whether there is any mechanism to verify medical tests and medicines claimed in reimbursement bills were actually administered, if so, the details thereof,
4. (d) whether an undertaking, countersigned by patients or dependents, is taken to confirm patients received treatments and medicines, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor,
5. (e) whether the hospital claimed unused medicines post-discharge but bill them as consumed, compelling patients to repurchase for treatment after discharge, if so, the action taken thereon; and
6. (f) whether the private hospitals charge the Government Maximum Retail Price (MRP) on medicines without offering discounts, if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure savings for the Government exchequer by encouraging them to give discounts as per current market scenario?

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

(a) to (f): The year-wise details of amount, reimbursed by the Union Government to CGHS empanelled private Hospitals for treating Government employees and pensioners during the last five years, year-wise, are given below:

| Financial Year   | Amount (Rs. In Crore)   |
|------------------|-------------------------|
| 2019-20          | 935                     |
| 2020-21          | 2,044                   |
| 2021-22          | 2,246                   |
| 2022-23          | 3,726                   |
| 2023-24          | 3,646                   |

All the Health Care Organizations (HCOs) have been instructed to not refuse treatment/admission to CGHS beneficiaries.

Further, there is a mechanism of seeking nursing notes in cases of costly medicine usage during admission, and these are cross-checked with the billing. HCOs have been instructed to adopt an antibiotic policy based on prescribed norms. A comprehensive OM No. 536/CGHS(HQ)/HEC2024/2612 dated 19.12.2024 has been issued, directing the empanelled private hospitals to take care of (a) provision of services (b) bed availability display (c) prescription standards (d) acceptance of medicines (e) implant/device choices, etc. The copy of OM is available on CGHS website i.e. (https://cghs.gov.in/CghsGovIn/faces/ViewPage.xhtml?id=NTYwOA==).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3549 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: CIPET in Satna
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Ganesh Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3549

## ANSWERED ON :-21/03/2025

## CIPET IN SATNA

## 3549: SHRI GANESH SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) is established by the Government of India;
- (b) whether there are several minerals and industrial establishments as well as small scale industries in Satna parliamentary constituency in Madhya Pradesh;
- (c) whether a large number of the students of Vindhya Pradesh go outside for training;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  establish  a  Central  Institute  of  Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) in Satna; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) is a Centrally funded  technical  higher  education  institution  under  the  Department,  engaged  in  skill development, technology support, academic and research activities for the development of the petrochemical and allied industries in the country. Established at Chennai in 1968, CIPET now has 48 Centres across the country.
- (b) As per inputs obtained from the State Government, there are a total of 94 mineral and industrial establishments and small-scale industries in Satna.
- (c) CIPET has one Centre for Skilling and Technical Support (CIPET: CSTS) at Bhopal and Gwalior respectively and an Advanced Plastics Product Simulation and Evaluation Centre

(APPSEC) at Tamot. CIPET: CSTS, Bhopal and CIPET: CSTS, Gwalior provide training and technical support services in the areas of Design, Tool Room, Polymer Processing and Testing. Currently, 683 students are undergoing training in the Diploma/ Post Diploma/ Post Graduate Diploma programmes for the year 2024-25, at the CIPET Centres at Bhopal and Gwalior while 1062 students have been trained in the short-term and skill development training programmes during 2024-25. APPSEC provides academic and employment-oriented skill development training to the youth of the region, in order to fulfill the skilled manpower requirement of the industry.

- (d) and (e) The existing CIPET Centres in Madhya Pradesh are conducting skill development programmes, rendering technical support services to the industries, and offering courses in the field of Polymer Science and Technology. Currently, there is no proposal to set up a CIPET Centre in Satna.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3547 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Financial Support for Rare Diseases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3547 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 st MARCH 2025

## FINANCIALSUPPORT FOR RARE DISEASES

## 3547. DR. PRABHA MALLIKARJUN:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to give financial support to rare diseases patients and if so, the details of patients provided financial assistance so far;
- (b) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure that these patients, particularly those who have already benefited from initial funding, received uninterrupted and continued access to life sustaining therapies; and
- (c) the timeline fixed for addressing this funding gap and establishing sustainable solution for rare disease patients as they require lifelong treatment?

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

(a) to (c) Health is a State Subject, therefore the primary responsibility of providing healthcare services is that of the respective State Governments. However, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHF&W) provides support in strengthening the overall health infrastructure and healthcare services in the country. In respect of Rare Diseases, Financial support up to Rs. 50 lakhs per patient is provided under National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), 2021 for treatment of patients suffering from identified Rare Diseases through the designated Centers of Excellence (CoEs). To bridge the gap, the Government promotes crowd funding for which MoHF&W has launched a 'Digital Portal for Crowd Funding & Voluntary Donations for Patients of Rare Diseases'.

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