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Lok Sabha Question No. 834 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Election Manifesto
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

- (a): No.
- (b): Does not arise. In order to improve the existing electoral practices in the country, the Government after consultation with the Election Commission of India takes various steps for the amendments in the Election Laws, rules and regulations as and when circumstances so warrant.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 834

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 07th FEBRUARY 2025

## Election Manifesto

- †834. Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken or proposes to take steps to make provisions in the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 for political parties which come to power after winning the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections to make their details public regarding the fulfillment of promises made in their election manifesto in the third year and for de-recognition of parties which fail to fulfil 75% of their election manifesto after coming to power; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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)
Lok Sabha Question No. 830 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Death Sentence for Nimisha Priya
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-  830

## ANSWERED ON 07/02/2025

## DEATH SENTENCE FOR NIMISHA PRIYA

## 830. ADV DEAN KURIAKOSE

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

- (a)    whether   the   Government   has   the   details   of   the   status   of   Mrs. Nimisha Priya who is on death row in Yemen;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   whether the Government has received any request to intervene in favour of Mrs. Nimisha Priya;
- (d)   if so, the details thereof;
- (e)   whether the Government has taken any action to ensure that blood money is being paid to ensure the safe release of Mrs. Nimisha Priya; and
- (f)    if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a   &   b) Yes. The   Supreme   Court   of   Yemen   in   Sana'a   had pronounced   death   sentence   to   Ms.   Nimisha   Priya,   an   Indian nurse, on charges of murdering a Yemeni national.

(c   &   d) Yes.  Government   has   received   some   representations, including from civil society, regarding the case of Ms. Nimisha Priya.

(e & f) Government accords the highest priority for the welfare of Indians abroad and provides all possible support to those who fall in distress including in the instant case. Government of India is providing   all   possible   assistance   in   the   case.   The   matter regarding any consideration towards the release of Ms. Nimisha Priya is between the family of the deceased and Ms. Nimisha Priya's family.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 827 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Financial support for treatment of rare disease patients
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Adv Gowaal Kagada Padavi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 827 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7th FEBRUARY 2025

## FINANCIALSUPPORT FOR TREATMENT OF RARE DISEASE PATIENTS

## 827. ADV GOWAAL KAGADAPADAVI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has announced one-time financial support of Rs. 50 lakh for the treatment of all rare disease patients in the middle of year 2022, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether approximately 40 patients from at least three Centres of Excellence (COEs) have exhausted this onetime funding support of Rs. 50 lakh and are currently awaiting further assistance particularly for chronic conditions like Lysosomal Storage Disorders, despite repeated pleas from patients and their families and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether considering the urgency, the Government has taken any measures to ensure uninterrupted and continued access to life sustaining therapies to rare disease patients, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government is considering for having an emergency funding mechanism to bridge the gap as a long-term decision is required in the current financial support mechanism for rare disease patients and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d) Since Health is a State Subject, the primary responsibility of providing of healthcare services in the State is that of the respective State Government. However, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHF&W) provide supports in strengthening the overall health infrastructure and healthcare services in the country. In respect of Rare Diseases, Financial support upto Rs. 50 lakhs per patient is provided under National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), 2021 for treatment of patients suffering from identified Rare Diseases including Lysosomal Storage Disorders, through the Centers of Excellence (CoEs) identified by MoHF&W. 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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Lok Sabha Question No. 820 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: AYUSH Healthcare and Medical Value Travel
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Godam Nagesh, Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 820 ANSWERED ON 07.02.2025

## AYUSH Healthcare and Medical Value Travel

820. Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva:

Shri Godam Nagesh:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

the details of the initiatives undertaken by the Government towards enhancing the future of AYUSH-based healthcare and medical value travel along with the benefits thereof?

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

The  Government  has  introduced  a  separate  category  of  Ayush  Visa  for  foreigners visiting  India  for  availing  treatment  under  Ayush  systems  of  medicine  on  27th July,  2023. Ayush  Visa  is  available  under  four  sub-categories  i.e.  (i)  Ayush  Visa  (AY-1),  (ii)  Ayush Attendant Visa (AY2), (iii) e-Ayush Visa and (iv) e-Ayush Attendant Visa. Ayush Visa is granted to a foreigner whose sole purpose is to seek treatment through Ayush systems  like therapeutic care and Wellness in a Hospital/Wellness Centre accredited and registered with any Government authority (ies) concerned or National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare  Providers  (NABH)/  National  Commission  for  Homoeopathy  (NCH)/  National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) accredited hospitals providing Ayush services.

During the period from January 1, 2024 to February 4, 2025, a total of 1,646 e-Ayush and regular Ayush visas have been issued to foreign nationals from 75 countries.

To  promote  India's  Medical  Value  Travel  (MVT)  sector,  the  Standard  Operating procedures  (SOP's)  for  registration  by  the  healthcare  providers  on  the Medical and Ayush Visa Portal were communicated to all stakeholders, including Principal Secretaries of Health of  all  States/Union  Territories  (UTs),  Principal  Secretaries  of  Tourism  of  all  States/UTs, Directors of Ayush in all State Governments/UTs, Chairpersons of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and National Commission for Homeopathy (NCH), Chairpersons  of  FICCI  (Federation  of  Indian  Chambers  of  Commerce  and  Industry),  PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry  of  India),  and  CII  (Confederation  of  Indian  Industry),  all  Ayush  practitioners' associations,  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  (CEO)  of  the  Yoga  Certification  Board,  Invest India, and Ayushexcil.

To  further  promote  the  MVT  and  sensitize  the  stakeholders,  the  Government organized  Ayush  Medical  Value  Travel  Summit  2024  on  30.09.2024  in  Mumbai,  themed 'Global  Synergy  in  Ayush:  Transforming  Health  and  Wellness  through  Medical  Value Travel'. The summit aimed to strengthen India's position in MVT by integrating traditional Indian systems of medicine with modern healthcare systems.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 815 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Price Hike in Common Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Ms. S Jothimani

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 815

TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 th  FEBRUARY, 2025

## Price Hike in Common Drugs

## 815. Ms. S Jothimani:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government increased the prices of eight common drugs;
- (b) if so, the reasons for the same and the manner in which this decision aligns with the principle of public interest;
- (c) the measures being taken to ensure that this price hike does not negatively impact the affordability  of  essential  medicines  for  the  general  public,  especially  the  economically disadvantaged; and
- (d)  whether the Government plans to monitor the impact of these price increases on the accessibility of essential medicines and the overall healthcare costs for citizens and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND FERTILIZERS

(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) to (d): The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals received applications from various pharmaceutical manufacturing/marketing  companies  and  industry  associations  requesting  for  upward revision of prices of 77 formulations on the grounds that ensuring continued availability of these drugs at existing rates was not viable due to reasons such as increase in the cost of production, increase in the cost of active pharmaceutical ingredients, changes in exchange rate,  etc.  Requests  for  allowing  discontinuation of some of these formulations were also made on ground of their non-viability at the then existing rates. After detailed examination, NPPA approved one-time price increase of 50% in the prices of 11 formulations of eight drugs, with a view to ensure their continued availability so that the general public, including the economically disadvantaged, are not forced to switch to expensive alternatives due to non-availability of these drugs in the market. These drugs are used for treatment of asthma, glaucoma, thalassemia, tuberculosis, mental health disorders, etc. Most of these drugs are low-cost and generally used as a first line of treatment crucial to public health programmes in the country.

The prices  of  both  scheduled  and  non-scheduled  drugs  are  monitored  by  NPPA. Instances  of  overcharging  are  dealt  by  NPPA  under  the  provisions  of  the  Drugs  (Prices Control) Order, 2013.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 809 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Corruption by Non-Governmental Institutions
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 809

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2025

## CORRUPTION BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS

809.   SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

- (a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that a number of NonGovernmental Institutes/Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) are indulging in corruption, misusing Government funds and extorting money by spreading false propaganda in the name of Ministry and providing unverified data in this connection;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Rajasthan;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  formulate  a  new  policy  for  the development of Women and Child Welfare; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) The Ministry of Women and Child Development releases funds directly to States/UTs  under  its  various  schemes.  It  does  not  release  any  funds  to  NonGovernmental Institutes/Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 806 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Classification of Rare Diseases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Putta Mahesh Kumar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 806 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7th FEBRUARY 2025

## CLASSIFICATION OFRARE DISEASES

## 806. SHRI PUTTA MAHESH KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of list of diseases classified as rare diseases across the country;
- (b) the list of research bodies/authorities proposed, under construction and presently functioning for the purposes of research on prevent and cure of rare diseases across the country, State/UT-wise especially in Andhra Pradesh;
- (c) whether the Government has undertaken any research work regarding the prevention and cure of rare diseases across the country;
- (d) if so, the details regarding the funding which was allocated and utilised for the purposes of such programmes/initiatives across the country during the last five years, State/UT-wise, especially in Andhra Pradesh; and
- (e) whether the Government has taken any steps to increase awareness regarding rare diseases in the country and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) As per National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), 2021, 63 diseases have been identified as Rare Diseases in the country. List of classified Rare Diseases are available at Health Ministry ' s website viz. https://mohfw.gov.in .

(b) to (d) As per the mandate of NPRD, 2021, Department of Health Research (DHR) has constituted a National Consortium for Research and Development on Therapeutics for Rare Diseases (NCRDTRD) to streamline the research activities in the country. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under DHR has taken following initiatives for research & development on Rare diseases:

- i. ICMRs-extramural Program Task Force On Rare Disease with a total budget of Rs. 16,00,73,899/-
- ii. ICMR has initiated 19 projects on drug development under the Call "Therapeutics for rare diseases" for developing indigenous therapies for rare diseases, with a total budget of Rs.18,73,24,318/-
- iii. ICMR National Registry for Rare and other Inherited disorders (NRROID).
4. (e) To enhance awareness about rare diseases, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, organize workshops, symposium, seminars etc. from time to time.
Lok Sabha Question No. 793 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Sanctions on Russian Oil Producers
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Sudheer Gupta, Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-793

ANSWERED ON- 07/02/2025

SANCTIONS ON RUSSIAN OIL PRODUCERS

793 SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE

SHRI CHAVAN RAVINDRA VASANTRAO

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA

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

(a) whether the current United States (US) sanctions on Russian oil producers, service providers and oil carrying vessels is likely to have adverse impact on Indian oil entities and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has held any talk with US authorities to clarify on issues having impact on Indian entities;

(c)   if   so,   the   details   thereof   and   the   response   of   US   authorities thereto; and

(d) whether the Government proposes to divert its oil purchase and reduce oil import and dependency from Russia considering the recent US sanctions on Russian oil entities and if so, the details thereof?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to d) The Government of India is taking steps to sensitize all the relevant   agencies   regarding   the   applicable   provisions   of   the   U.S. sanctions of 10 th  January 2025 that could impact Indian oil traders, oil field service providers, and insurance companies.  The Government's decision on oil purchases is based on diverse factors, keeping in mind India's interests and national priorities. Government remains engaged with the U.S. Government on this matter.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 788 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Prevalence of Trichophyton Indotineae
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 788 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07 TH FEBRUARY, 2025

## PREVALENCE OF TRICHOPHYTON INDOTINEAE

## 788. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to address the concerns raised about the regionspecific naming of fungus as Trichophyton indotineae;
- (b) whether the Government has engaged with international organizations to review or challenge the naming convention used for the fungus and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the measures are being implemented to combat the spread of Trichophyton indotineae within the country;
- (d) whether the Government has data on the prevalence of Trichophyton indotineae infections across different States in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether any research initiatives are being funded/proposed to be funded to understand the origin and treatment options for Trichophyton indotineae 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) : The naming of fungus as Trichophyton indotineae is against World Health Organization (WHO) principles of region-free nomenclature of diseases and disease causing organisms. The Government has accordingly informed WHO.

- (c) The Government has undertaken multi-faceted measures to combat the spread of fungus viz., improved mycological diagnosis, awareness about rational use of anti-fungals and corticosteroids, and research into anti-microbials resistance and anti-fungal therapies.
- (d) and (e) : Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has informed that multiple studies separately done by the dermatologists and mycologists provide information on prevalence from selected populations which are not generalisable across the country as sample size in these studies is very small.

ICMR has undertaken multiple projects to study different issues on this infection including ones to determine the reasons behind the spread of the infection, to understand the prevalence of resistance across the country, to understand the transmission dynamics of this fungus and to evaluate the role of fungal virulence, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of terbinafine in chronic/ recurrent or relapse dermatophytosis.

Also, Department of Science and Technology (DST) has informed that it has supported a research project titled Genomic insights of azole and terbinafine resistance in clonal Trichophyton mentagrophytes/interdigitalis spp. Complex.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 784 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-07
Subject: Staffing and Recruitment at NFL Ropar
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 784 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 07.02.2025

## Staffing and Recruitment at NFL Ropar.

## 784. SHRI  GURMEET SINGH MEET HAYER:

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

- (a) the total number of sanctioned posts at the National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), Ropar;
- (b) the  number  of  regular  employees  currently  working  and  the  number  of positions that   are lying vacant;
- (c) the  number  of  staff  employed  on  contractual  basis  and  the  nature  of  their roles;
- (d) the steps that are being taken by the Government or NFL to fill the vacant positions;
- (e) whether there is any policy or initiative to prioritize recruitment of candidates from  the  local population,  if  so,  the  details  thereof,  and  if  not,  the  reasons therefor; and
- (f) whether there are any specific skill development programmes or collaborations  with  local institutions  to  prepare  candidates  for  roles  at  NFL Ropar?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS &FERTILIZERS

## (SMT.  ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a): The  total  number  of  sanctioned  posts  at  the  National  Fertilizers  Limited (NFL), Ropar is 738.
- (b): The total number of regular employees as on 01.02.2025 at NFL Ropar is 730 and the total vacant positions are 08.
- (c): Presently, there are 640 workers employed on contract basis through various contractors. The nature of their job is to assist in plant maintenance/ plant upkeep / material handling/internal security /hospital related work.
- (d): Recruitment is an ongoing process and adequate steps have been taken to fill up the vacancies.

(e): The vacancies at Group C&D level posts at NFL, Ropar are filled up based on  reservation  rosters  applicable  to  State  of  Punjab.    The  vacancies  area  also reported in the local Employment Exchange to accommodate local population.  In addition, the reporting of  vacancies  are carried  out  in  Central  Employment Exchange, publication of advertisements in  the  Employment  News/  Rozgar Samachar  and  uploading  vacancies  on  the  National  Career  Service  Portal  of Ministry of Labour & Employment for wide publicity.

(f): There  is  a  MoU  between  NFL  Ropar  and  ITI  Nangal  to  provide  3  months training to ITI students for skill development of youth for enhancing their job skills.

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