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Lok Sabha Question No. 1120 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Women Commission
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1120

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025

## WOMEN COMMISSION

## 1120.  SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:

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

- (a) whether there is any functional Commission for Women at UT level in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  and  composition  thereof,  indicating  the  number  of  the  cases registered disposed/pending therein during the last three years along with the nature of cases under which highest number of complaints were received; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor along with the steps taken to make it functional?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):   UT Administration of Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu has informed that there is no Women Commission in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, being a Union Territory without legislature.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Mandatory Stipend Framework for Law Interns
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Praveen Khandelwal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1114 ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025

## Mandatory Stipend Framework for Law Interns

## 1114. Shri Praveen Khandelwal:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  introduce  a  regulatory  framework mandating a minimum stipend or honorarium for law students interning with advocates, law firms, and corporate legal departments, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (b)  whether  the  Government  has  held  consultations  with  the  Bar  Council  of India,  Law  Firms,  and  Legal  Education  Bodies  regarding  standardising internship  conditions  and  preventing  exploitation  of  interns,  if  so,  the  details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether any guidelines are proposed to ensure fair selection, transparent working conditions, and grievance redressal for interns; and (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof,  including  proposed  implementation  timeline, regulatory mechanism, and coverage across law institutions?

## 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) & (b) No such framework or guideline is presently under formulation by the

Government. (c) & (d)

Under the Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Council of India has been given the mandate for the regulation of Legal Profession and to take out legal reforms. In this regard,  the Bar Council  of India is presently  engaged in the drafting of a Model Code of Legal Internships, which aims to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in the structure and administration of internships offered by legal practitioners, firms, and institutions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Promotion of Traditional Tribal Medicinal Practices
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Amarsing Tisso

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1113 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025

## Promotion of Traditional Tribal Medicinal Practices

## 1113.    Shri Amarsing Tisso:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to recognize and document traditional tribal medicinal practices prevalent among Karbi and Dimasa communities in Assam and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  the  details  of  agencies  involved  in  the  documentation,  research  and  validation  of  such indigenous knowledge systems;

(c) whether the Government proposes to integrate such tribal practices into formal AYUSH systems or promote them under the National AYUSH Mission; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b)  No  such  proposal  has  been  received  in  Department  of  Health  Research  (DHR) under  the  Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare  seeking  recognition  of  any  specific traditional  tribal  medicinal  practice  which  may  be  prevalent  among  Karbi  and  Dimasa communities in Assam.

Medico  Ethno  Botanical  Survey  (MEBS)  of  Central  Council  for  Research  in  Ayurvedic Sciences-  Central  Ayurveda  Research  Institute  (CCRAS-CARI)  Guwahati  is  involved  in documenting  the  traditional tribal  medicinal practices under  project entitled 'Critical appraisal and validation of Local Health Traditions (LHTs), Oral Health Traditions (OHTs) and  Ethno  Medicinal  Practices  (EMPs):  An  inclusive  study  among  Ethnic  communities  of Northeast India' supported by NMPB, Ministry of Ayush. Moreover, a Two Day Workshop on  "Documentation  of  Ethnomedicine  practices  and  capacity  building  of  the  Traditional

Healers among the Karbi ethnic Group" was conducted on 27-28 th Feb 2025 by North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR), Pasighat.

CCRAS-CARI, Guwahati & NEIAFMR, Pasighat, autonomous organizations under Ministry of  Ayush  are  involved  in  the  documentation,  research  and  validation  of  such  indigenous knowledge systems.

(c) No.

(d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1112 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Optional Vaccines for Children
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Devusinh Chauhan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1112 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH JULY 2025

## OPTIONAL VACCINES FOR CHILDREN

## 1112. SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:

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

- (a) the manner in which the Government is addressing the knowledge gaps among Mothers regarding optional vaccines for children under five in the country especially, in the in Kheda district of Gujarat;
- (b) whether local healthcare workers are being trained to provide better information on immunization and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure that information reaches rural and economically weaker sections effectively in this regard?

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

- (a) & (c) The measures taken across the country by the Government, including Kheda district of Gujarat to address knowledge gaps regarding vaccines are; awareness generation through social media, mid-media, interpersonal communication (IPC) as well as social mobilization within communities by frontline health workers such as Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and Anganwadi Workers (AWWs). To ensure wide outreach, IEC dissemination was carried out through service broadcasters such as Doordarshan using media celebrities, radio jingles and youtube podcasts. Social media platforms such as X handle , Instagram handle and facebook page were used. Localized community-level activities such as miking, posters and group meetings are also organized to ensure these messages reach rural population and economically weaker sections.
- (b) Yes, the local healthcare workers are regularly trained to provide better information on immunization. Interpersonal Communication is one of the core component of immunization trainings for health workers and ASHAs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1108 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Cantonment Boards
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Varun Chaudhry

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1108

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  July, 2025

## CANTONMENT BOARDS

## 1108. SHRI VARUN CHAUDHRY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Cantonment Boards in the country;
- (b) the area and population covered under these Cantonment Boards; and
- (c) the reasons for not holding elections in these Cantonment Boards and the timeline by which elections are likely to be held?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

- (a) Presently, there are 61 Cantonment Boards in the country.
- (b) The total area of Defence Land is 17.81 lakh acres, out of which about 1.61 lakh acres  is  located  within  the  Cantonments.  The  population  in  Cantonments  is 20,78,854 as per 2011 Census.
- (c) In order to bring uniformity in municipal laws governing Cantonment areas and adjoining State municipalities, a proposal for excision of civil areas from the limits of  select  Cantonments  and  their  merger  with  adjoining  municipalities  has  been taken up with the concerned State Governments. Since the outcome of excision exercise may have a bearing on the governance structure of Cantonment Boards, elections to Cantonment Boards have not been conducted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1105 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Cases of Zika Virus
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1105 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025

## CASES OF ZIKA VIRUS

## 1105 DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has data on the number of Zika Virus infection detected in our country during the last five years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, year-wise;
- (c) whether the necessary assays and accurate test kit for detecting Zika Virus infection is available in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the kit is indigenously produced or imported in the country and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b) Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) at National Centre for Diseases Control (NCDC), is mandated with surveillance & response to 50 plus outbreak prone communicable diseases including Zika virus. Zika virus was first reported in India in 2017 when cases were reported from Gujarat. Since then, sporadic outbreaks have occurred in different parts of the country. Details of Zika virus cases as reported by States on Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) portal are as under;

| Year                       |   2021 |   2022 |   2023 |   2024 |   2025 |
|----------------------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
| Number of Zika Virus Cases |    234 |      2 |     23 |     83 |      0 |

- (c) & (d) The indigenous test kits approved by Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for Zika virus testing are Genes2Me RTPCR, DIAGSure RTPCR ,Quantiplus RTPCR. There are a number of CDSCO approved imported kits available in Indian market as well.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1101 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Withdrawal of Membership from SAARC
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri T R Baalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1101

ANSWERED ON - 25/07/2025

WITHDRAWAL OF MEMBERSHIP FROM SAARC

1101.  SHRI T R BAALU

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be please to state:

(a) whether India has withdrawn its membership from the SAARC, if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the alternative steps being contemplated to strengthen diplomatic ties in the sub Region to compensate the imminent loss?

## ANSWER

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

(a) No.

(b) India continues to support various activities in diverse areas to achieve closer cooperation in SAARC. However, the efforts to continue

the   SAARC   dialogue,   including   holding   of   important   meetings   are hindered   due   to   Pakistan   sponsoring   cross   border   terrorism   and blocking trade and transport connectivity efforts in the region. India has been actively engaging countries in the region including in South Asia   to   strengthen   the   regional   partnership   through   the   BIMSTEC mechanism.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Fertilizers Storage Facilities
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Virendra Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1100 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 25.07.2025

## FERTILIZERS STORAGE FACILITIES

## 1100: SHRI VIRENDRA SINGH:

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

- (a) the  names  of  States  in  which  maximum  shortage  of  fertilizers  is  being observed in the country;
- (b) whether fertilizers like Urea and DAP are not being made available in sufficient quantity and on time in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh;
- (c) whether it is a fact that the demand for fertilizers is higher in the paddy producing areas during pre-monsoon and Kharif season, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether there is any national policy to prioritise paddy-dominated districts like Chandauli, in providing/allocating fertilizers, if so, the details thereof;
- (e) the number of fertilizer warehouses in India along with their storage capacity;
- (f) whether it  is  a  fact  that  difficulties  are  faced  due  to  lack  of  fertilizer  storage facilities in Uttar Pradesh particularly in Chandauli district leading to delay in distribution and black marketing of fertilizers, if so, the details thereof; and
- (g) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  create  fertilizer  storage  facilities  in Chandauli and if so, the details thereof along with the timeline of its completion?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a) The availability of fertilizers viz. Urea, DAP, MOP and NPKS has remained adequate across the country during the ongoing Kharif 2025 season.
- (b) As per the information received from State Government of Uttar Pradesh, the availability  of  Urea  and  DAP  has  remained  adequate  in  all  districts  of  the  State, including Chandauli, during the ongoing Kharif 2025 season.
- (c) The Government of India assesses the requirement of Fertilizers before each cropping season. During the Kharif, 2025, the quantity assessed for Urea, DAP, MOP and NPKS are 185.40 LMT, 56.99 LMT, 11.13 LMT and 76.51 LMT respectively.

- (d) The mandate of Department of Fertilizers is to ensure adequate availability of fertilizers at State level. However, the distribution of fertilizers within the State at district level is done by the State Government.
- (e) A total of 1,082 warehouses are being used by the fertilizer companies in the country and their cumulative storage capacity is 22,42,074 Metric Tons.
- (f) & (g) State Government of Uttar Pradesh has informed that there is no specific difficulty reported in Chandauli district regarding storage of fertilizers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1099 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: China’s presence in Indian Ocean
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Prof. Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1099

ANSWERED ON - 25/07/2025

CHINA'S PRESENCE IN INDIAN OCEAN Sougata Ray

1099. PROF. SOUGATA RAY

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)   whether   China's   growing   presence   in   Indian   Ocean   Region   is   a strategic challenge for India, if so, the details thereof;

(b)   whether   China   is   undertaking   several   infrastructural   projects focusing on ports, airports and the logistic sector for dual use purposes which will be a threat to our security, if so, the details thereof; and

- (c) whether China has been deploying research and survey vessels in the region to augment maritime domain awareness and collect sensitive oceanography and marine data from the Indian Ocean Region, if so, the details thereof?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a)   to   (c)  The   Government   is   aware   of   China's   stated   objective   of becoming   a   'maritime   power'.   As   part   of   this   strategy,   China   is developing   ports   and   other   infrastructure   facilities   in   the   littoral countries in the Indian Ocean Region. China also has naval and maritime presence in the Indian Ocean Region including through anti-piracy escort missions, port calls and deployment of research and survey vessels.

Government  closely   monitors   all   developments   in   the   Indian   Ocean Region impinging on India's security and economic interests and takes appropriate measures to safeguard India's interests.

Our   relations   with countries   in   the   Indian   Ocean   Region are comprehensive   and   long-standing,   based   on their own   merit   and   are independent of their relations with any third countries. Countries such as Sri Lanka, Maldives and Mauritius like occupy a central place in India's 'Neighborhood   First'   Policy   and   MAHASAGAR   (Mutual   and   Holistic Advancement   for   Security   and   Growth   Across   Regions)   vision.  Our

political   relations with   countries   of   the   region are strong,   trade   and investment ties are being augmented, development projects and infrastructural   cooperation   is   progressing,   and   there   is broad-based engagement across all sectors. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1096 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Primary Health Centres in Gujarat
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Haribhai Patel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 1096 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH JULY, 2025

## PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN GUJARAT

## †1096. SHRI HARIBHAI PATEL:

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

- (a) the number of Primary Health Centres being run by the Government in the State of Gujarat including Mahesana Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (b) whether the Government is considering to open new Primary Health Centres in the State of Gujarat including Mahesana Lok Sabha Constituency; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) As per information provided by the State of Gujarat, the number of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in the State including district Mahesana are as under:

| Particulars   |   Gujarat |   District Mahesana |
|---------------|-----------|---------------------|
| PHCs          |      1539 |                  59 |
| Urban- PHC*   |       424 |                   9 |

Five (05) new Primary Health centres have been approved for the FY 2025-26 in State Budget.

Further, under 15th Finance Commission (XV-FC), 36 PHCs and 137 U-PHCs are approved for the State of Gujarat for the FYs 2021-22 to 2025-26 and in Mahesana constituency 4 PHCs approved in FY 2024-25 and 4 U-PHCs approved in FY 2023-24.

(b) & (c). Under the National Health Mission, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs including State of Gujarat to strengthen the public healthcare system including establishment/upgradation of healthcare facilities based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) under National Health Mission. Government of India provides approval for the proposal in the form of Record of Proceedings (RoPs) as per norms & available resources. The details are available in public domain at:

https://nhm.gov.in/index4.php?lang=1&level=0&linkid=56&lid=69

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Production of Fake Fertilizers in Rajasthan
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Amra Ram

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1094 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 25.07.2025

## PRODUCTION OF FAKE FERTILIZERS IN RAJASTHAN

## 1094: SHRI AMRA RAM:

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

- (a)  the number of fake fertilizers production factories uncovered in Rajasthan and the action taken against them till date;
- (b)  whether it is true that other pesticides and nano urea are being forcibly given to farmers along with fertilizers, if so, the details thereof and the estimate therefor;
- (c)  whether any Government agency is involved therein and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken against such Government agency; and
- (d)  whether any responsibility is fixed against the authorities for the loss caused to the farmers due to unavailability  of DAP and other fertilizers on time and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a) As  per  the  information  received  from  the  State  Government  of  Rajasthan, Fertilizer Inspectors inspected manufacturers of chemical fertilizers, organic fertilizers and potash derived from molasses (PDM) located in Kishangarh, Ajmer. Out of which, seizure and FIR proceedings had been initiated against 16 companies. Authorization letter of 13 companies have been cancelled.
- (b)  &  (c)  Tagging/linking  of  other  products  with  fertilizers  is  not  encouraged  by Department  of  Fertilizers.  Accordingly,  suitable  directions  are  issued  to  fertilizer companies directing them not to indulge in such practices. Further, State Governments are also advised to take strict action under the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) - 1985 to prevent tagging.

Further, no such case has been reported by the State Government of Rajasthan.

(d) The availability of DAP in the State of Rajasthan has remained adequate during the  ongoing  Kharif  2025  season.  From  01.04.2025  to  22.07.2025,  2,27,000  Metric Tons of DAP has been made available in the State of Rajasthan and the State currently holds a closing stock of 61,000 Metric Tons of DAP.

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