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Lok Sabha Question No. 1565 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Sickle Cell Disease
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Queen Oja

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1565 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH JULY, 2023

## ' SICKLE CELLDISEASE '

## 1565. SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- a) whether Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is indeed a chronic anaemia disease that has spread in the middle of the country;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- c) whether the Government has any data on the most affected States; and
- d) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise?

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

(PROF. S.P. SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) to (d) Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disease which affects the whole life of patient. It is more common in the tribal population of India, but occurs in non tribals too. It not only causes anemia but also pain crisis, reduced growth, and affects many organs like lungs, heart, kidney, eyes, bones and the brain.

To eliminate sickle cell disease, Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission has been launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister from Madhya Pradesh on 1st July, 2023. The objectives of the Mission are provision of affordable and accessible care to all Sickle Cell Diseased patients, quality of care for SCD patients and reduction in the prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease through awareness creation, universal screening of 7 crore people in the age group of 0-40 years in affected 278 districts of tribal areas, and counselling through collaborative efforts of central ministries and state governments.

Through ministry of tribal affairs, awareness and counseling material have been developed. IEC and media activities are adopted for propagation of awareness of disease, screening and management. State Govts. have to play an important role in implementation of mission activities. State Governments are doing screening by scheduling outreach campaign in villages and schools/hostels. The preventive measurement and management of disease is also an important component of the mission.

Under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, patients living with Sickle Cell disease are provided with the following services/ facilities for improving their quality of life through Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWC);

- I. Regular follow-up of diseased individuals at frequent intervals.
- II. Counseling regarding lifestyle management.
- III. Nutritional supplementation support through distribution of folic acid tablets.
- IV. Conducting yoga and wellness sessions.
- V. Management of crisis symptoms and referral to higher facilities.

The disease has higher prevalence in tribal dominated States like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1562 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Display of Advertisement on Tobacco Products
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Feroze Varun Gandhi, Janardan Mishra

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1562 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH JULY 2023

## DISPLAY OF ADVERTISEMENT ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS

## 1562. SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI: SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA:

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

(a) whether the Government has notified Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Product (COTPA) Amendment Rules 2023 to regulate the display of tobacco advertisements and placement of tobacco products on Over-The-Top (OTT) Platforms;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to set a global benchmark in regulating tobacco advertisements and placement of tobacco products on OTT platforms by notifying these Rules and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government has received any feedback on these Rules, particularly on its importance and relevance and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether the Government has any plan to engage with OTT Platforms to enable them to comply with the Rules in a time bound manner and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (e): Government of India has notified Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) [COTP] Amendment Rules, 2023 vide GSR No. 400 (E) dated 31st May, 2023 whereby every publisher of online curated contents displaying tobacco products or their use has to comply with (a) display antitobacco health spots, of minimum thirty seconds duration each at the beginning and middle of the programme; (b) display anti-tobacco health warning as a prominent static message at the bottom of the screen during the period of display of the tobacco products or their use in the programme; (c) display an audio-visual disclaimer on the ill-effects of tobacco use, of minimum twenty seconds duration each, in the beginning and middle of the programme.

The Ministry had stakeholder consultation with Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for effective implementation of the [COTP] Amendment Rules, 2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1555 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Border Road Organisation
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Vinod Chavda

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1555

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th  July, 2023

## BORDER ROAD ORGANISATION

1555.  SHRI VINOD L. CHAVDA:

- Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a)  the details of the road projects being undertaken by Border Road Organisation (BRO) in Kachchh (Gujarat) at present; (b)  the amount of funds released and utilized for various projects during the last three years and the current year; (c)  the total expenditure incurred by BRO for the construction and maintenance of border
- roads in Kachchh, Gujarat during last three years and the current year, project-wise;
- (d)  whether certain construction works have been outsourced to other agencies by BRO; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

(a) to (e):  BRO has not undertaken any road project during the last three years and the current year in Kachchh (Gujarat). Accordingly, no funds has been released and utilized during the last three years and the current year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1553 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Energy Security
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Midhun Reddy

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1553

- LOK SABHA

ANSWERED ON- 28/07/2023

## ENERGY SECURITY

1553. SHRI P. V MIDHUN REDDY

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

(a) whether India actively engages in energy diplomacy to safeguard its energy security and influence global oil markets;

(b) if so, the details regarding India's strategic alliances and partnerships with non-OPEC oil-producing countries to diversify its sources of oil imports;

(c)  whether India participated in international forums to advocate for fair and stable oil markets and transparent pricing mechanisms and if so, the details thereof, and;

(d) whether the Government is exploring opportunities for technology collaboration and research in the energy sector to promote sustainable and alternative energy sources and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

(DR. RAJKUMAR RANJAN SINGH)

(a to d) Yes, India engages at various levels with key oil & gas exporting countries, as well as participates in multilateral fora, to articulate its view point on evolving global oil & gas market stability to secure the interests of the country. As the third largest energy consumer in the world, India exerts huge market influence in the global energy markets. Geopolitical environment changes are making India consciously diversify the energy sourcing options.

India has also been engaging with major International Organizations working in the domain of Oil & Gas such as Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), International Energy Forum (IEF), International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) etc. for advocating responsible pricing of Oil.

It   engages   with   all   stake-holders   which   includes   countries   across   geographies   and   multilateral institutions for technical collaboration and research to promote efficient use of energy as well promote alternative energy sources. India has spearheaded the International Solar Alliance (ISA) which is a member-driven collaborative platform for deployment of solar energy technologies. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, several countries including USA, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, and the UK are collaborating with India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1552 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Setting up of the Institute of Organ Transplantation
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vaithilingam Ve.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1552 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH JULY, 2023

## SETTING UPOFTHE INSTITUTE OF ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION

## 1552. SHRI VE. VAITHILINGAM:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether an Institute of Organ Transplantation is proposed to be set up at Sedarapet campus, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time frame by which the institute is likely to be completed so that the patients from Puducherry and south Tamil Nadu can avail the benefit of the same?

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

- (a) to (c) In the National Organ Transplant Program (NOTP) Guidelines for 2021-22 to 2025-26, it is mentioned to establish State Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) in each State/UT for which the proposal has to initiate from respective government of State/UT. A SOTTO has been established at Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital and Post Graduate Institute, Puducherry after due process, for catering the needs of patients in the UT of Puducherry. Moreover, JIPMER had planned to establish the Institute of Organ Transplantation at Sedarapet, Puducherry on a piece of land allotted by the Government of Puducherry in year 2018. However, the Government of Puducherry has issued a letter cancelling the allocation of the land to JIPMER. Hence, the proposal could not progress.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1551 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Budget Allocation for PMSSY
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kalyan Banerjee

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISSTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1551 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY, 2023

## BUDGETALLOCATION FOR PMSSY

## 1551. SHRI KALYAN BANERJEE:

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

(a) whether there is over 57 per cent decline in budget allocation for 2023-24 against Rs. 8270 crore of 2022-23 under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojona (PMSSY);

- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and

(c) the necessary steps taken by the Government to balance the regional imbalances in the availability of affordable and reliable tertiary healthcare services in the country?

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

(a) to (c): Govt. of India is implementing Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), which aims at correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable tertiary healthcare services and to augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. The Cabinet has approved setting up of 22 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and upgradation of 75 Government Medical Colleges/ Institutions (GMCIs). The Revised Estimate for the PMSSY Scheme in FY 2022-23 was Rs. 8270 Crore, which included budget sub-head for Capital expenditure on construction of new AIIMS and up-gradation of GMCIs and Budget sub-head for Revenue expenditure for Grant-in-Aid to new AIIMS for their operational expenses. However, from FY 2023-24, on the advice of Department of Expenditure (DOE), the revenue expenditure for PMSSY as Grant-in-Aid to new AIIMS has been separated from the PMSSY Scheme and provided for under a new Budget Head of 'Establishment expenditure of new AIIMS'. The B.E. 2023-24 is Rs. 3365 Cr. under PMSSY Scheme and Rs. 6885 Cr. under 'Establishment expenditure of new AIIMS'. Therefore, the combined B.E for 2023-24 is Rs. 10, 200 Cr., which is higher than the R.E. of 2022-23 of Rs 8270 Cr. for PMSSY Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1550 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Students facing Deportation from Canada
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kunwar Danish Ali, T. R. Paarivendhar, M. Selvaraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION-1550 ANSWERED ON- 28/07/2023

## STUDENTS FACING DEPORTATION FROM CANADA

## †1550. KUNWAR DANISH ALI DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR SHRI M. SELVARAJ

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

(a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that nearly 700 Indian students are facing deportation from Canada on account of fake college admission offered by fraudulent consultants in India;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has taken any steps to identify and nab the culprits, i.e. the said fraudulent consultants in India;

(d) whether the Government has held any talks/ deliberations with the Government/authorities in Canada to ensure that these students are not deported immediately and there is no disruption in their studies; and

(e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## (SHRI . V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a to e) Government of India is aware of some Indian students in Canada facing deportation for allegedly submitting fraudulent letters of admission to Canadian academic institutions.

Government of India is engaged with the Canadian authorities, both in Canada and in New Delhi on how the concerned Indian nationals can continue to stay in Canada as per local laws and regulations.

The Canadian authorities are also taking actions to address the issue. They have set up a Task Force to assist the affected persons. They have announced that they would halt deportations during the review period; and that genuine students will be eligible to remain in Canada.

The Ministry is regularly engaged with the State Governments on the need to enable safe and legal migration of Indian nationals to foreign countries.

Government of India will continue to work towards streamlining mobility of students to Canada and taking measures to regulate the role of dubious institutions and agents who are misleading students.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1549 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Anti-Defection Law
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Dharmendra Kumar Kashyap

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1549

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 28 TH  JULY, 2023

Anti-Defection Law

†1549. Shri Dharmendra Kashyap:

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

- (a) whether Government is planning to strengthen the Anti-Defection law; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## 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):  There is no proposal to amend the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India i.e. Anti-Defection law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1548 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Schemes for Upgradation of Chemical and Fertilizers Sector
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Mondal

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

## LOK SABHA

## UN STARRED QUESTION NO.  1548 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 28.07.2023

## Schemes for up-gradation of Chemicals and Fertilizers sector

## 1548. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  specific  schemes  for  improving  and upgradation of the overall infrastructure in Chemical and Fertilizers sector of the country particularly in West Bengal;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of futuristic planning for 202324 in the said sector, State/UT-wise;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a)  to  (c).:    No  Sir.    There  is  no  such  specific  scheme  at  present.    However,  the Government had announced New Investment Policy (NIP) - 2012 on 2 nd  January, 2013 and its amendment on 7 th  October, 2014 to facilitate fresh investment in the urea sector and to make India self-sufficient in the urea sector. In this connection, total six new urea manufacturing units have been set up under the NIP-2012 which includes  the  Panagarh  urea  unit  of  Matix  Fertilizers  and  Chemicals  Ltd.  (Matix) located in West Bengal.  Other five urea units are Gadepan-III urea unit of Chambal Fertilizers  and  Chemicals  Ltd.  (CFCL),  Ramagundam  urea  unit  of  Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd.(RFCL) and three urea units namely Gorakhpur, Sindri and Barauni units of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL). Each of these units have installed urea production capacity of 12.7 Lakh Metric Tonne per annum.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1547 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Satna Medical College
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ganesh Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1547 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH JULY, 2023

## SATNAMEDICALCOLLEGE

## †1547. SHRI GANESH SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the establishment of Satna Medical College with the help of Central assistance along with completion of the construction of the first phase and inauguration by the Union Minister of Home Affairs;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is also aware that the second phase of the medical college under which 700 bed hospital is to be constructed has not been sanctioned till date, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the decision has been taken to grant a fund of Rs. 100 crore to Satna Medical College for Chronic Care Unit; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the said facilities are likely to be provided to Satna Medical College?

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

(a) to (e): 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, 157 Government medical colleges have been approved in three phases, including 14 medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh. As per guidelines of the scheme, the planning, execution and commissioning and extension of Hospital/ College, if any comes under the purview of the State Government.

Government Medical College at Satna, Madhya Pradesh was approved under Phase-II of the Scheme at a total approved cost of Rs. 250 Cr and the entire central share amounting to Rs. 150 Cr has already been released to the State Government. The medical college was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Union Home & Cooperation Minister on 24 th February, 2023 and the National Medical Commission has granted permission to the Medical College for starting MBBS course with an annual intake of 150 seats from the Academic year 2023-24.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1546 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Upgradation of NEIGRIHMS, Shillong
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vincent H Pala

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1546 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY 2023

## UPGRADATION OF NEIGRIHMS, SHILLONG

## 1546. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

Will the Ministry of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be please to state:

- (a) the number of posts sanctioned and vacant at different levels in North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Science (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, Meghalaya as on date.
- (b) whether the Government has any plan to upgrade the institute to AIIMS.
- (c) the number of out patients/ in patients availing treatment in NEIGRIHMS, Shillong every year.
- (d) the numbers of contractual staff working in the institute for the last 10 years; and
- (e) whether the Government has any plan to absorb them on regular or permanent basis and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) The number of posts sanctioned and vacant at different levels in North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, Meghalaya are as under: (as on 21.07.2023)
- (b) The Government has no plan to upgrade the institute to AIIMS.

| Grade                  |   Sanctioned |   Vacancy |
|------------------------|--------------|-----------|
| Faculty                |          146 |        62 |
| GroupA                 |           69 |        23 |
| GroupB                 |          918 |       159 |
| GroupC                 |          339 |        74 |
| GroupCMTS              |           58 |         0 |
| Senior Resident Doctor |          107 |        52 |
| Junior Resident Doctor |           90 |        21 |

(c) the number of out patients/ in patients availing treatment in NEIGRIHMS, Shillong every year is as under:

Out Patients (OPD)

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3 Lakh approx.

In Patients (IPD)

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16 Thousand approx.

(d) & (e) At present there is only one consultant on contract basis. However, there are some personnel who have been deployed on outsource basis.

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