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Lok Sabha Question No. 2283 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Extension of National Waterway-3
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Adv K. Francis George

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2283

ANSWERED ON 01.08.2025

## EXTENSION OF NATIONAL WATERWAY-3

2283.  ADV K. FRANCIS GEORGE:

## Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहन एवं जलमागŊ मंũालय

- (a) whether the Government of Karnataka had requested the Union Government to grant-in-principle sanction for a single North-South Inland Waterway with National Waterway Standards, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Union Government has taken any steps to grant sanction for the additional  stretches  as  extension  to  National  waterway-3  (Kollam-Kozhikode)  as requested  by  the  State  Government  of  Karnataka,  if  so,  the  decision  of  the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No  such  proposal  has  been  received  from  the  Government  of  Karnataka. However, a proposal was received from the Government of Kerala requesting Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways for initiating steps to declare the Kovalam to Kollam and Kozhikode to Bekal stretches of West Coast Canal as appropriate class (Class-I/ Class-III) of National Waterway according to the standards available.
- (b) The  Government  of  India  has  already  extended  National  Waterway  (NW)-3 from Kottapuram to Kozhikode in Kerala vide National Waterways Act, 2016. Thus, NW-3 covers a total feasible stretch from Kozhikode in the north to Kollam in the south out  of  entire  waterway stretch  from Bekal  to  Kovalam.  The  remaining  stretch  from Bekal to Kozhikode in north and Kollam to Kovalam in south could not be considered for  declaration  as  National  Waterway  as  per  findings  of  the  studies  completed  by National Transport Planning & Research Centre, Thiruvananthapuram.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2281 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Export of Speciality Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Anand Bhadauria

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2281 TO BE ANSWERED ON

## Export of Speciality Fertilizers

## 2281.  SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:

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

- a)  Whether China has halted export of certain speciality fertilizers to India which is likely to adversely affect the Indian farmers;
- b)  If so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- c)  the steps taken by the Government to ensure timely and sufficient availability of fertilizers to farmers of the country during the current Monsoon season and next Rabi season in response to Chinese halting of exports to India?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to  (c): In Fertilizer Control Order, 1985 there is no classification as specialty fertilizer. However,  100 % water soluble complex fertilizer, 100 % water soluble mixture of fertilizer category is there, used mainly in cash crops and horticulture crops. None of these fertilizer are subsidized fertilizers within the ambit of Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme administered by Department of Fertilizers. Against annual consumption of Water Soluble Fertilizers of around 3.35 LMT (2023-24), a significant  quantity  is  imported  from  China  as  well  as  alternative  suppliers  like Belgium, Egypt, Germany, Morocco & USA. However, fertilizer companies are free to import P&K fertilizers as per their business dynamics.

## : 01.08.2025

Before the commencement of each cropping season, Department of Agriculure and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), in consultation with the all State Governments, assesses the state-wise & month-wise requirement of fertilizers. On the basis of requirement projected.  Department  of  Fertilizers  allocates  adequate  quantities  of  fertilizers  to States, by issuing monthly supply plan and continuously monitors the availability. The movement of all major subsidized fertilizer is monitored through the country by an online  web  based  monitoring  system  called  integrated  Fertilizers  Monitoring  System (iFMS) for each cropping season.

Further,  Indian Council  of Agricultural  Research  (ICAR) through its  research institute and State Agricultural Universities have developed indigenous solutions such as zinc EDTA, customized nutrient blends, nano-fertilizers, biofertilizers enriched with micronutrients, including zinc-solubilizing bacteria. These research-based innovations supported  by  initiatives  like  Soil Test-Based  Fertilizer  Recommendations  and  SiteSpecific  Nutrient  Management  (SSNM)  supports  a  holistic  Integrated  Nutrient Management  Strategy  to  help  country move  towards  self-reliance in nutrient management,  reduce  import dependency,  and  ensure  sustainable agricultural productivity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Navigation of Ships
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Laxmikant Pappu Nishad

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2278

ANSWERED ON 01.08.2025

## NAVIGATION OF SHIPS

## 2278. SHRI LAXMIKANT PAPPU NISHAD:

## Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहन एवं जलमागŊ मंũालय

(a)  the time by which the navigation of ships is likely to be started on the river Ganga from Varanasi to Haldia under the Jal Marg Vikas Project; (b)    whether  employment opportunities  have been generated for the  people of  the Mallah and fisherman communities of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal through the navigation of ships; (c)  if so, the details thereof; (d) the total cost of ship navigation on the river Ganga from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Haldia, West Bengal under the Jal Marg Vikas Project; and

- (e)  the number and details of ships likely to move on this route daily?

## ANSWER

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

(a)   Navigation of inland vessels is ongoing on River Ganga [National Waterway-1 (NW-1) Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System] from the Haldia to Varanasi.

(b) & (c)  Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) is the World Bank assisted project for capacity augmentation  of  National  Waterway-1  (NW-1)  passing  through  the  states  of  Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. The implementation of JMVP envisages creation of more than 1.3 lakh direct and indirect employment. Under JMVP, fairway, navigational aids, community jetties and terminals have already been developed with the purpose to energize socio-economic development along banks of River Ganga. These facilities are aimed at inclusive growth by improving livelihood of people living along banks of River Ganga & nearby regions by providing simple logistics solutions. Fifty three (53) community jetties have already been commissioned along NW-1 shall benefit  farmers,  mallah,  fishermen,  local  traders,  horticulturists,  artisans,  etc.  by providing employment opportunities.

(d) Cost for a ship to navigate on the river Ganga from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Haldia, West Bengal depends upon the size, draft, engine capacity, cargo load, river current  etc.  As  per  the  study  conducted  by the  World  Bank, the  operating  cost  of Inland Water Transport (IWT) mode is Rs. 1.2 per Ton Kilometre.

(e)  Movement of 4229 vessels in NW-1 recorded during FY 2024-25.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2277 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Development of Key Maritime Projects
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2277

ANSWERED ON 01.08.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF KEY MARITIME PROJECTS

2277. DR. HEMANT VISHNU SAVARA:

## Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहन एवं जलमागŊ मंũालय

- (a) whether land acquisition and environmental clearances for the Vadhavan Port project in Palghar district have been completed; (b) the manner in which the development of Vizhinjam International seaport will reduce India's dependence on other international ports for trans-shipment of cargo; (c) whether the Government plans to increase Indian cargo movement through Chabahar and Sittwe Ports, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether timelines have been fixed for completing the Maritime Heritage Complex at
- Lothal, Gujarat; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  The  Environmental  Clearance  has  been  obtained  and  3D  Notification  for  Land acquisition with respect to Road and Rail Connectivity has been received. (b)  The  development  of  the  Vizhinjam  Project  is  expected  to  bring  back  a  significant portion of the Indian cargo transshipment currently conducted at foreign ports. Once fully developed the transshipment business is set to generate significant consumer surplus by savings on shipping and navigation costs. By attracting mainline vessels and establishing itself  as  a  competitive  transshipment  hub,  Vizhinjam  International  Port  is  certain  to minimize India's dependence on foreign ports and strengthen national port competitiveness. (c) Yes. The Ministry is continuously taking several measures such as investing in port infrastructure,  conducting  stakeholder  consultations  and  awareness  campaigns  and providing a range of incentives to increase trade and traffic.

- (d)  and  (e)  The  target  completion  date  for  phase  1A  of  the  project  'Development  of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat' is September, 2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2268 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Health facilities in Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2268 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 ST AUGUST, 2025

## HEALTH FACILITIES IN DAMAN AND DIU AND DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI

## †2268. SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:

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

(a) the rates being charged to patients for X-ray, CT-scan, MRI and other facilities in Government hospitals of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli;

- (b) whether it is a deviation from the principles of Constitution to charge fee to patients for essential health services at Government health facility considering that in Article 21 of the Constitution of India, 'Right to Health' is inherently recognized;
- (c) whether there is any such facility in UTs of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli where patients can avail free treatments in order to ensure the effective implementation of Right to Health under Article 21; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d): All services at Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs, Primary Health Centres and Community Health Centres in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu are free of cost.

However, at District Hospitals, minimal charges for some services are taken as 'User Charges' under Rogi Kalyan Samiti in accordance with the provisions in the 'Guidelines for Rogi Kalyan Samities in Public Health Facilities' issued by Government of India. Further, there is exemption of charges for categories (i) BPL category (ii) SC/ST category (iii) Freedom Fighter (iv) persons with Emergency and Medical Legal cases (v) Patients admitted under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and (vi) Pregnant women upto 6 weeks after delivery and child upto 1 year of age. Also, there is a Committee constituted by Collector of the district concerned authorized for the exemption of user charges for any other category where patient is not able to pay the charges. The composition of the Committee is as below:

|   S. No. | Composition                                                                                 | Designation      |
|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|
|        1 | Medical Superintendent / Assistant Medical Superintendent                                   | Chairperson      |
|        2 | Nursing Superintendent / I/c. Quality Assurance / Hospital Manager of the District Hospital | Member           |
|        3 | Accountant of the District Hospital                                                         | Member           |
|        4 | One elected representative nominated by District Panchayat                                  | Nominated Member |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2267 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Hamara Samvidhan - Hamara Swabhiman Campaign
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Biplab Kumar Deb

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2267

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 st  AUGUST, 2025

## HAMARA SAMVIDHAN - HAMARA SWABHIMAN CAMPAIGN

## 2267.  Shri Biplab Kumar Deb:

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

- (a) the objectives of the Hamara Samvidhan - Hamara Swabhiman campaign;
- (b) the number of events organised since the inception of the campaign, including sub-campaigns; and
- (c) the details of such campaigns organised in the State of Tripura?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) To mark the completion of 75 years of adoption of Constitution, a year-long commemoration was launched by Ministry of Culture on 26th November 2024 which is celebrated as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas), under the campaign tagline  'Hamara  Samvidhan,  Hamara  Swabhimaan'.  As  per  the  information provided by the Ministry of Culture, the objectives of the campaign include:

- i. To  create  a  visual marker  for  the  Constitution  of  India  in  public consciousness.
- ii. To increase awareness about the details of the Constitution of India.
- iii. To bring to public domain tremendous hard work that has gone into the making of the Constitution.
- iv. To imbue a sense of pride about the Constitution in the people of India.

(b)  More  than  13700  events  have  been  organised  across  India  with  a  total participation of more than 1 crore citizens.

(c)  51  events  have  so  far  been  organised  in  Tripura  with  more  than  5000 participants.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2261 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Ayushman Card Scheme in Haryana
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kumari Selja

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2261 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 ST AUGUST, 2025

## AYUSHMANCARD SCHEME IN HARYANA

## 2261. KUMARI SELJA:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Central Government has any share in the Ayushman Card Scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the total payment made by the Central Government to the Haryana Government so far;
- (c) the number of Ayushman Cards made in the State of Haryana along with the number of people who have benefited under this scheme so far;
- (d) whether under this scheme, bills are paid to the doctors treating the patients on time or not; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the basis for deduction in such bills?

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

- (a): Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is completely funded by the Government and costs are shared between Central and State Governments in the ratio as per the extant directives issued by the Ministry of Finance, from time to time.

The ratio of Central share to State share for all States, except North-Eastern States and 3 Himalayan States/UTs, is 60:40. For North-Eastern States and 3 Himalayan States/UTs (viz. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand), the ratio of Central share to State share is 90:10. In the case of Union Territories, the Central contribution of premium is 100% for UTs without legislature, while it is 60:40 for those with legislature.

- (b): Total funds released by the Central Government to the state of Haryana under ABPMJAYsince inception till FY 2024-25 is Rs. 607.73 crores.

(c): As on date, a total of 1.35 crore Ayushman cards have been created in the state of Haryana and more than 26.25 Lakh hospital admissions worth Rs 3,990 crore have been authorized under the scheme.

(d) and (e): Under AB-PMJAY, settlement of claims is an ongoing process and claims are settled by respective State Health Agencies (SHA). National Health Authority has laid down guidelines for payment of claim to hospitals within 15 days of claims submission for the intra -state hospitals (hospitals located within State) and within 30 days in case of portability claims (hospitals located outside State).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2260 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Appointment of Naturopathy Instructors
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar, Shri Giridhari Yadav, Shri Ramprit Mandal, Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2260 FOR 01.08.2025

## APPOINTMENT OF NATUROPATHY INSTRUCTORS

2260. Shri Kaushalendra Kumar:

Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav:

Shri Giridhari Yadav:

Shri Ramprit Mandal::

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is running any campaign to appoint a naturopathy instructor each in all the Government hospitals across the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the total number of Naturopathy Instructors issued service orders in the country;
- (c) the time by which the said programme is targeted to be completed; and
- (d) the amount of honorarium likely to be paid to these instructors?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Since Public Health is a State subject, appointing naturopathy instructors comes under the purview of respective State/ UT Governments. Ministry of Ayush is not running any campaign to appoint a naturopathy instructor each in all the Government hospitals across the country.
- (b) to (d) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2255 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Construction of Yards for Fertilizers
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. 2255 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 01.08.2025

## Construction of Yards for Fertilizers

## 2255:  SHRI VIRENDRA SINGH:

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

- (a) whether thousand tons of fertilizers are required for Chandauli as Chandauli is an agricultural district, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether farmers have to visit other districts to procure fertilizers for agriculture, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to construct the yard at a pre-determined location at Saresar in Rajasthan to mitigate the problems of the farmers; and
- (d) if so, the date by which the said yard is likely to be constructed?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The mandate of Department of Fertilizers is to ensure adequate availability of fertilizers at State level. However, distribution of fertilizers within the State at district level is done by the State governments. Accordingly, as per information received from the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, adequate quantities of fertilizers has been allocated in all the districts of the State, including Chandauli, as per their requirement.
- (b) In view of (a) above, no such question arises.
- (c) & (d) State Government of Rajasthan has informed that Saresar in not located in the State. Further, as per the available information, Saresar is located in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh. Accordingly, as per the information received from the State Government of Uttar Pradesh there is no such proposal for construction of yard at Saresar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2253 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-01
Subject: Child Protection Mechanisms
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Ujjwal Raman Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2253 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2025

## CHILD PROTECTION MECHANISMS

## 2253 .SHRI UJJWAL RAMAN SINGH:

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

- (a) the present status of Mission Vatsalya being run for the purpose of Child protection through  various  mechanisms  including  Child  Protection  Units, Child  Welfare Committees and Juvenile Justice Board;
- (b) the details of efforts made during the year 2024 to involve families and communities in Child Protection, to promote awareness and encourage communities ownership for the well-being of Children; and
- (c) the number of children adopted by overseas Indians under the said Mission during the year 2024?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  :  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development  is  implementing  Centrally  Sponsored Scheme namely 'Mission Vatsalya' through the State/ UT Governments on pre-defined cost  sharing  basis  between  the  Centre  and  the  State  Governments  to  deliver  various services for children in difficult circumstances, which include both institutional and noninstitutional  care  services.  The  Child  Care  Institutions  (CCIs)  established  under  the Mission  Vatsalya  scheme  support, inter-alia, age-appropriate  education,  access  to vocational training, recreation, health care, counselling etc. Support under non-institutional care is provided by way of sponsorship, foster care and after care to children in need of care and protection.

The  statutory  and  service  delivery  structures  established  under  the  Mission  Vatsalya Scheme at the State and District level include the State Child Protection Society (SCPS) and  State  Adoption  Resource  Agency  (SARA)  at  the  State  level  and  Child  Welfare Committee (CWC), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) at the district level. Presently 36 SCPS, 35 SARA, 764 DCPU, 783 CWC and 773 JJB are functioning under the scheme.

(b) : Mission Vatsalya guidelines envisage engagement with communities and encourage them to take ownership and wellbeing of Children in their areas. The Ministry constantly engages with the States/ UTs from time to time as regards implementation of Mission Vatsalya Scheme. The Ministry has issued various advisories for supporting on ground implementation.  Online training and capacity building programmes are conducted for the stakeholders for awareness and better implementation of the scheme.

(c) : During the year 2024-25, total 87 children were adopted by Overseas Citizens of India (OCI Cardholder foreigners).

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