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Lok Sabha Question No. 1451 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Ferry Services
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: S. Ramalingam

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1451 ANSWERED ON 28/07/2023

## FERRY SERVICES

## 1451. SHRI RAMALINGAM S.:

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

- (a) whether the Government has given in principle approval for commencement of ferry service between Tamil Nadu and Srilanka, if so, the details thereof indicating the Status of stages/subsequent approvals accorded by the Government thereon;
- (b) whether the Union Government is in agreement to fund the ferry service project as proposed by Government of Tamil Nadu, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No  Sir,  Government  has  not  given  in  principle  approval  for  commencement  of ferry service between Tamil Nadu and Srilanka.
- (b)  &  (c)  A  proposal  has  been  received  from  Tamil  Nadu  Maritime  Board  regarding "Development of Infrastructure and Allied Facilities at Rameswaram for the immediate commencement of Passenger Ferry Service from Rameswaram (India) to Thalaimannar (Sri Lanka) - 26 Nautical Miles" at an estimated cost of Rs. 27.32 Cr. The proposal was examined in this Ministry and have sought the DPR incorporating hydrographic survey, geo-technical  report,  detailed  layout  along  with  rail/  road  connectivity  details,  from TNMB on 12.07.2023.

Ministry  of  External  Affairs  is  extending  financial  assistance  of  INR  8  crore  for upgrading infrastructure at Nagapattinam Port.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Critical Care Unit at Government Medical College/Hospital, Ernakulam
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Hibi Eden

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1448 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28th JULY, 2023

## CRITICALCARE UNIT AT GOVERNMENT MEDICALCOLLEGE/HOSPITAL, ERNAKULAM

## 1448. SHRI HIBI EDEN:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the establishmet of new Critical Care Unit (CCU) at Government Medical College Hospital, Ernakulam has been included in the National Health Mission's (NHM) agenda, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the work as outlined in the Detailed Planning Report (DPR) has been completed, if so, the details thereof;

- (c) whether there have been any technical issues causing delay in the construction of the CCU at Government Medical College Hospital, Ernakulam, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether NHM has provided any timeline regarding the completion of the construction of CCU at Government Medical College Hospital, Ernakulam, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether there are any plans in place to expedite the process and ensure timely completion of the CCU at the said hospital?

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

(a) to (e) : PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) has been launched with an outlay of Rs. 64,180 Cr over five years (FY 2021-26). The measures under PM-ABHIM focus on developing capacities of health systems across the continuum of care at all the levels, primary, secondary and tertiary to prepare health systems in responding effectively to the current and future pandemics/disasters.

Under Centrally Sponsored Scheme Component of PM-ABHIM, State of Kerala has been accorded approval for establishment of critical care block in Govt Medical College Ernakulum for FY 2021-22. As public Health/Hospital is the State subject, hence the execution of the scheme lies with State Government. However, to ensure implementation as per schedule of the scheme regular review meetings are held with the State, to monitor the progress.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Co-termination of State Assemblies with Lok Sabha
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Gopal Chinayya Shetty

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1443

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 28 TH  JULY, 2023

Co-termination of State Assemblies with Lok Sabha

## †1443.  Shri Gopal Chinnaya Shetty:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  or  proposes  to  take  steps  as targeted  measures  in  consultation  with  the  State  Governments  to  make Legislative Assemblies and local bodies co-terminous with the Lok Sabha keeping  in  view  the  excessive  time  and  cost  intensive  process  of conducting  General  Elections,  Assemblies  and  Local  bodies  which  are held  at  different  times  involving  the  deployment  of  excessive  manpower therein;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the progress made so far, in this regard?

## 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):      No  sir.    At  present  there  are  no  such  proposals  under  the consideration of the Government.
- (c ) :   Does not arise,  in view of the reply above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Registration for Ayushman Bharat Cards
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Mimi Chakraborty

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1441 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH JULY, 2023

## REGISTRATION FOR AYUSHMAN BHARAT CARDS

## 1441. MS. MIMI CHAKRABORTY:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Ayushman Bharat cards generated during 2019-20 and 2022-23;

- (b) whether the number of registrations for the Ayushman Bharat cards have declined during the recent years;
- (c) whether the Government has made any survey/study regarding relatively fewer number of registrations in the recent years; and

(d) if so, the details and the findings thereof?

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

(a) to (d): A total number of 4.78 crore and 9.22 crore Ayushman cards were created during 2019-20 and 2022-23, respectively. The number of Ayushman cards has significantly increased over the last years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Facilities for Elderly and Physically Challenged at AIIMS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ghanshyam Singh Lodhi

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA

## MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1440 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 st JULY, 2023

## FACILITIES FOR ELDERLY AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED AT AIIMS

## 1440. SHRI GHANSHYAM SINGH LODHI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up facilitation centre for physically challenged and elderly at AIIMS, Delhi and if so, the details thereof along with the time by which said facilitation centre shall be functional;
- (b) the details of the facilities that are likely to be provided in such centre along with the facilities related to women which are likely to be extended at the said centre;
- (c) the number of beds reserved for senior citizens at the said centre;
- (d) whether Naturopathy treatment is likely to be introduced at AIIMS, Delhi and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) if not, the AIIMS where the said facility of Naturopathy is available and date by which the said facility of Naturopathy is likely to be provided in AIIMS, Delhi; and
- (f) whether senior citizens are facing shortage of wheel chairs in AIIMS at present and if so, the details of the steps taken to provide more wheel chairs thereof?

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

- (a) to (c): The OPD services for both male and female elderly have been started on 28th March 2023, at the NCA (National Centre for Ageing), AIIMS, New Delhi. The Centre provides comprehensive care in super specialties like Geriatric Medicine, Geriatric Physiotherapy, Geriatric Psychiatry, Geriatric Orthopedics, Geriatric Surgeries, Geriatric Audiomety, Geriatric Gynecology, Geriatric Urology, Geriatric Cardiology, Geriatric Neurology, Dementia Clinic and outreach services. 200 beds are reserved for senior citizens at National Centre for Ageing (NCA).
- (d) to (f ): AIIMS, New Delhi has Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research where various clinical specialties at AIIMS are carrying out research studies in the AYUSH system of medicines. No shortage of wheel chairs at present in AIIMS Delhi hospital.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Yoga Professional and Institutes in Gujarat
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1437 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2023

## YOGAPROFESSIONALAND INSTITUTES IN GUJARAT

## 1437. SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government proposes to formulate a scheme for authentication of Yoga professionals and providing certification for recognition of Yoga institutes as per the recognized standards in Gujarat;
- b) if so, the details thereof along with the current status of the scheme;
- c) whether the Government has earmarked any special budget to achieve the said objective(s) during 2023-24; and
- d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OFAYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDASONOWAL)

(a) and (b): There is no such scheme for authentication of Yoga professionals and providing certification for recognition of Yoga institutes in Gujarat. However, the Ministry of Ayush, has established a Yoga Certification Board (YCB) for certification of Yoga professionals and accreditation of Institutions, prescribing syllabus for various levels of Yoga trainers and any such activities that may be considered necessary for the promotion of Yoga. The aim of YCB is to bring quality and standards in practice of Yoga and to promote Classical Yoga as a career skill.

- (c) and (d): Does not arise in view of (a) and (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Children affected by Hemophilia
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1436 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th JULY 2023

## CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HEMOPHILIA

## 1436. SHRIMATI KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state: (a)the number of people affected by Hemophilia in the country especially children, State/UTwise and number out of them in Tamil Nadu, district-wise especially in the Thoothukudi district; (b)the measures/policies taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to provide affordable and efficient treatment to Hemophilia patients; (c)the reasons for not providing PwD (Person with Disability) reservations in Government jobs for people affected by Hemophilia; and (d)the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to promote the representation of Hemophilia patients in Government jobs and Sports?

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

(a) to (b)

Health is State subject. The epidemiological data on number of people including children affected by hemophilia in the country is not available centrally.

Under NHM, Government of India provides financial support to the States to strengthen their health care systems along with system of handling blood disorders including Hemophilia based on the proposals submitted by the State/UT Governments in their Programme Implementation Plans. Support is provided for optimal care for hemophilia patients including provision of medicines like anti hemophilic factor and other necessary medicines in coordination with the state health department, training of the required staff and carrying out awareness activities.

As per the guidelines issued by Blood Transfusion services (BTS) division of MoHFW, It is mandatory for all blood centres (Government supported and non-Government supported) to provide blood/blood components free of cost to hemophilia patients.

## (c) to (d)

The hemophilia is included under the specified disability category caused due to blood disorder under the Rights of Person with Disability (RPDA) Act, 2016 and disability certificates are provided to persons affected by Haemophilia as per the provisions of this Act.

Under RPDA, every appropriate Government shall appoint in every Government establishment, not less than four per cent of the total number of vacancies in the cadre strength, in each group of posts meant to be filled, with persons with benchmark disabilities. The Act also has a provision for appropriate Government to constitute an expert committee with representation of persons with benchmark disabilities for identification of such posts; and undertake periodic review of the identified posts at an interval not exceeding three years.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1432 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Indian Citizens killed in Terror Attacks Abroad
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Chinta Anuradha, Maddila  Gurumoorthy

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1432

## LOK SABHA

ANSWERED ON- 28/07/2023

## INDIAN CITIZENS KILLED IN TERROR ATTACKS ABROAD

1432. SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY

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

(a) whether the Government has maintained any data of the Indian citizens killed in terror attacks abroad;

- b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- c) whether the Government has taken any measures to counter the actions of terrorist organizations which attacked Indians living abroad; and
- d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

## (SMT. MEENAKSHI LEKHI)

(a) Yes

(b) As per available information, 139 Indian citizens have died in terror attacks while staying abroad since 1985.

(c & d) Yes.  The Government of India accords the highest priority to safety, security and well being of Indian citizens abroad and regularly engages with the authorities of other countries in this regard. In case of incidences of terror attacks involving death of Indian citizens abroad, the Government suitably requests the concerned foreign Government to take appropriate action to bring to justice the perpetrators of such terror attacks.

Further, various steps have been taken to fight terrorism like reinforcing the intelligence set-up, checking   infiltration   etc.   The   National   Investigation  Agency   (NIA)   has   been   established   for investigation   of   terrorism   related   cases.   Vide   the   National   Investigation   Agency   (NIA) (Amendment) Act 2019, the NIA has been empowered with extra territorial   jurisdiction   for investigation of terror offences taking place outside India, in which Indian property/ citizens are victims.  NIA is already probing various terrorist activities against Indians and Indian interests abroad and having links with India. Apart from it, the Government has designated 44 organizations as terrorist organizations and 54 individuals as Terrorists under the Unlawful Activity (Prevention) Act, 1967. Some of these organizations/terrorists are foreign based.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1427 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: National Foreign Policy
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

ANSWERED ON- 28/07/2023

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1427

## NATIONAL FOREIGN POLICY

1427. SHRI RITESH PANDEY

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

(a) whether India have an official National Foreign Policy document available in the public domain, if so, the details thereof;

(b) if not, whether the Government is planning to prepare any such document;

(c)   if   so,   whether   the   Government   has   organised   any   public   consultations   on   the aforementioned subject; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a to d) While no single overarching policy document can capture all aspects of India's foreign policy, the principles of India's foreign policy are long-established and enduring. The underlying principles and priorities have been disseminated by the Ministry through various channels of communication that are available in the public domain.

Public statements by the Hon'ble President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Minister of External Affairs, the Ministers of State in the Ministry, and senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs which are collated on the website of the Ministry are also utilized to articulate Indian foreign policy. The Annual Report of the Ministry contains a comprehensive statement of policies followed in the diplomatic sphere and their implementation. Replies to Parliamentary   Questions,   submissions   to   Parliamentary   Committees   and   Ministerial statements   also   articulate   foreign   policy   strategy   in   accordance   with   the   rules   of parliamentary democracy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1426 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Assistance for Kanti Velugu Programme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Venkatesh Netha Borlakunta, Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1426 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 th JULY, 2023

## 'ASSITANCE FOR KANTI VELUGU PROGRAMME'

## 1426. SHRI VENKATESH NETHABORLAKUNTA DR. GRANJITH REDDY

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a)whether the Union Government is aware that the State Government of Telangana has undertaken the Kanti Velugu programme for universal eye screening of the entire population of the State along with conducting vision testing and providing medicines for eye ailments and free of cost spectacles ;

(b) if so, the details thereof ;

(c) whether the Government is implementing National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment throughout the country; and

(d) if so, the details thereof including the financial and other assistance that the Government proposes to provide to the Kanti Velugu programme in Telangana?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. S. P. Singh BAGHEL)

- (a) to (d): Kanti Velugu Programme (KVP) is a State Government Programme.

Government of India has launched National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCBVI), a centrally sponsored programme in the year 2017. The programme addressed all causes of blindness throughout the country uniformly. Apart from cataract, refractive errors, corneal blindness and childhood blindness, the programme is equally focusing on other eye diseases like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, ROP, age related macular degeneration etc. associated with life style diseases like diabetes and aging process.

The funds approved in State Programme Implementation Plan (SPIP) under NPCBVI for states are provided by the Ministry. The funds released to the state of Telangana for the last three years under NPCBVI are as under:

(Rs.in Lakhs)

| Years         | 2020-21   | 20221-22   | 2022-23   |
|---------------|-----------|------------|-----------|
| Fund Released | 1,757.64  | 1,125.70   | 1,993.50  |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1423 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Amendment to COTPA, 2003
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1423 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH JULY 2023

## AMENDMENTTO COTPA, 2003

## 1423. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether it is fact that the Government has brought some necessary amendment in the draft of Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act COTPA), 2003 for seeking comments on urgent basis; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the detailed analysis of the comments received in favour and against the proposed amendment; and (d) the details of the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government on the comments received from the stakeholders?

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

(a) to (d): The draft Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) (Amendment) Bill, 2020, was hosted in public domain for pre-legislative consultation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1421 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-28
Subject: Cancellation of License of Pharma Companies
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Manickam Tagore B

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1421 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th  July, 2023

## Cancellation of License of Pharma Companies

## 1421. SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B.:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the license of 18 Pharma companies have been cancelled and some firms have been directed to stop manufacturing on account of poor quality medicines;
- (b) if so the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is true that the Government inspected 76 Pharma companies and 26 of them were served a show cause notice;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether it is a fact that the World Health Organisation have warned against some Pharma companies in India; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

- (a) to (d):  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has informed that in order to assess the regulatory compliance of drug manufacturing premises in the country, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO) along with State Drugs Controllers (SDCs) have conducted risk-based inspections of 137 premises and based on findings, actions like issuance of stop production order, suspension, cancellation of licences /product licenses etc. have been taken by the concerned State Licensing Authority as per the provisions of the Drugs Rules 1945.
- (e) to (f):  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has informed that World Health Organization  (WHO)  has  issued  Alerts  with  reference  to  6  Indian  Pharmaceutical  firms between October 2022 and July 2023.