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Lok Sabha Question No. 376 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-21
Subject: Production of Generic Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Vinod Chavda

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 376 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 st  July, 2023

## Production of Generic Drugs

## †376. SHRI VINOD L. CHAVDA:

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

- (a) the details of the share of India in global trade of generic drugs;
- (b) the quantum and value of generic drugs produced during the last three years and the current year  along  with  the  value  and  quantity  of  such  products  which  have  been  exported  and imported, category-wise and year-wise;
- (c) the respective share of generic and nongeneric drugs in total sale of drugs in India including those sold in Government hospitals; and
- (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to promote the use of generic drugs including the mandatory provision for physicians to provide prescription of generic drugs and the outcome of these steps?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):  Indian Pharmaceuticals Industry is 3 rd largest by volume and 13 th largest by value in the world. It is one of the largest supplier of generic medicines with about 20% share in the global supply and produces more than 60,000 generic drugs across 60 therapeutic categories. The data pertaining to turnover, export and import of the Pharmaceutical sector during the last three years is as under:

Rs. in crore

| Financial Year   | Turnover   | Export   | Imports   |
|------------------|------------|----------|-----------|
| 2019-2020        | 2,89,998   | 1,40,537 | 40,139    |
| 2020-2021        | 3,28,054   | 1,74,064 | 46,808    |
| 2021-2022        | 3,44,125   | 1,74,955 | 60,060    |

Data pertaining specifically to generic drugs is, however, not maintained.

(d): In order to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all citizens, especially the poor and the deprived ones, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has been launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals wherein about 9,512 dedicated outlets known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) have been opened till 30.06.2023.

Further, Clause 1.5 of Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 prescribes that every physician should prescribe drugs with generic names  legibly  and  preferably  in  capital  letters  and  shall  ensure  that  there  is  a  rational prescription  and  use  of  drug.  Registered  Medical  Practitioners  have  been  directed  by  the Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare  from  time  to  time  to  comply  with  the  aforesaid provisions. States have also been advised by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to ensure prescription of generic drugs and conduct regular prescription audits in public health facilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 373 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-21
Subject: Radical Changes in Healthcare System
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.373 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2023

## RADICALCHANGES IN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

## 373: SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to bring radical changes in the healthcare system and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps in this regard, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) to (b) : The National Health Policy 2017 envisages to provide universal access to good quality health care services through increasing access, increasing affordability by lowering the cost of healthcare delivery and equity. The goal of the policy is to attain the highest possible level of health and wellbeing for all at all ages through a preventive and promotive health care orientation in all developmental policies and universal access to good quality health care services without anyone having to face financial hardship as a consequence.

The Government has launched four mission mode projects, namely PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centres (ABHWCs), Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Other notable initiatives are National Health Mission (NHM), setting up of new AIIMS and upgrading of Government medical colleges under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY), support to State/UTs for setting up of new medical colleges as well as for increasing UG and PG medical seats , provision of free drugs and free diagnostic facilities at Primary Health Centres (PHC)/ Community Health Centres (CHC) and district hospital level, substantial increase in availability of government ambulances etc. The Fifteenth Finance Commission has also recommended health grants aggregating to Rs. 70,051 crore to local government for addressing the gaps in primary health infrastructure in rural and urban areas.

Besides, quality generic medicines are made available at affordable prices to all under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) in collaboration with the State Governments. Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) Pharmacy stores have been set up in some hospitals/institutions.
Lok Sabha Question No. 372 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-21
Subject: Effect of UCC on other Laws
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Vinayak Bhaurao Raut, Sougata Ray, Arvind Ganpat Sawant, Rakesh Singh

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

## LOK     S A B H A

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 372

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 21 st  JULY, 2023.

## Effect of UCC on other Laws

## 372.  SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:

PROF.  SOUGATA RAY:

SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT:

SHRI RAKESH SINGH.

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

- (a) whether  Uniform  Civil  Code  (UCC)  is  being  drafted  to  be  implemented  in  the country and if so, the details and the time-frame thereof along with the stand of the Government thereon;
- (b) whether  various  religious  groups  have  been  taken  into  confidence  regarding  its implementation, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  adoption  of  cultures,  beliefs  and  traditions  of  tribal  community  is  a challenging factor for UCC and may cause difficulties in its implementation;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the measures proposed to keep them out of the ambit of UCC;
- (e) whether the Government has analysed the likely effect of implementation of UCC on other laws and if so, the details thereof and the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to address such situations; and
- (f) whether  the UCC is likely to be a single code for everyone like Cr.PC and IPC and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

## 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) to (f) : The  Government  had    requested  the  21 st Law  Commission  of  India  to undertake  examination  of  various  issues  relating  to  uniform  civil  code  and  to make recommendations thereon. The term of the 21 st  Law Commission ended on 31.8.2018 and the 22 nd   Law Commission took up the reference on uniform civil code for consideration and solicited views and ideas of  the public at large  and recognized organizations through a public notice dated 14.6.2023.  Stake holders are at liberty to submit their comments to Law Commission till the 28 th of  July, 2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 369 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-21
Subject: Combat Issue of Air Pollution
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Shyam Yadav Singh

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

ANSWERED ON- 21/07/2023

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-369

## COMBAT ISSUE OF AIR POLLUTION

## 369. DR. T. SUMATHY (A) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV

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

(a) whether there are existing partnerships with neighboring countries to combat the issue of Air Pollution in South Asia, a global hotspot for the most polluted cities in the world;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, whether there are any plans to execute any such agreement;

(c) whether there are any signed MoUs with neighboring countries to install air pollution monitors at critical points to generate data and adopt cost-effective solutions to tackle the issue of air pollution based on airshed approach; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

## (DR. RAJKUMAR RANJAN SINGH)

(a to d) In India's neighborhood, at the regional level, SAARC member states have signed the 'Convention on Cooperation in Environment' in 2010. Similarly, BIMSTEC member states have  identified   'Environment   and   Climate   Change'   as   one   of   the   priority   areas   of cooperation and a draft Plan of Action for cooperation in Environment and Climate Change is presently under discussion among the member states.

At the bilateral level, India identifies cooperation activities with neighbouring countries based on mutual consultations, mutual requirements and mutual benefits.   India has signed an umbrella 'MoU on Cooperation in the Areas of Environment' with Bhutan in June 2021 that envisages long term cooperation in environmental protection and management of natural resources including prevention of Air Pollution. No specific cooperation agreement to combat air pollution have been entered into with other countries in India's neighborhood.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 364 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-21
Subject: Prevalence of Polypharmacy
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P. C. Mohan

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.364 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 st JULY, 2023

## Prevalence of Polypharmacy

## 364. SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the prevalence of polypharmacy among the elderly population;
- (b) if so, the details and statistics regarding the same;
- (c) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to create awareness among the healthcare professionals regarding the risks and challenges associated with polypharmacy in the elderly and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Ministry has conducted/proposed to conduct any studies/research to assess the impact of polypharmacy on the health and well-being of the elderly population and if so, the details thereof in this regard; and
- (e) whether the Government has plans to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions implemented to reduce polypharmacy in the elderly population and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e)

Polypharmacy is prevalent in India. A systematic review published in Frontiers in pharmacology in 2021 found that 49% of older Indian adults (aged 60 years and above) were experiencing polypharmacy. Polypharmacy refers to the concomitant use of 5 or more medications.

The training modules for Medical Officers and CHO for Elderly Care, developed by National Health System Resource Centre under this Ministry, are comprised of the assessment tool on polypharmacy by the elderly patients which include the awareness on adverse effects associated with polypharmacy.

Indian Council of Medical Research has mandate to conduct Research/Study to assess the impact of Polypharmacy etc. in Geriatric Population.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 359 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-21
Subject: Fixing Labels on Food Packages
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vijayakumar (alias) Vijay Vasanth, Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian, S. Gnanathiraviam

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.359 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2023

## FIXING LABELS ON FOOD PACKAGES

## 359 . SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR (ALIAS) VIJAY VASANTH: DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN: SHRI GNANATHIRAVIAM S.:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is mandatory for the companies to provide all details regarding the ingredients and calorific value on the food labels to trace its nutritional elements;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for the delay;
- (c) whether the Government is planning to issue Health Star Rating (HSR) for the canned/packaged foods and other food products;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether the Government has any data on the total number of tinned/canned food products and packaged food items provided certification by FSSAI and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020 prescribing requirements for labelling of packaged food. The Regulation requires display of nutrients and their contribution to Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) in percentage at the back of the pack as Nutritional Information. It also mandates that all food products (except single ingredient food products) intended for sale to customers shall mention list of ingredients in descending order of their composition by weight or volume, as the case may be. It is mandatory for Food Business Operators (FBOs) to label the food package in accordance with these Regulations.

- (c) & (d) FSSAI in September, 2022 has notified the draft of Food Safety and Standards (Labelling & Display) Amendment Regulations which is available at https://fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Draft\_Notification\_HFSS\_20\_09\_2022.pdf. These

amendment regulations propose a definition of foods with high content of fat, sugar and salt (HFSS Food) and also front-of- pack labelling of packaged foods (except for certain foods for which exemptions have been provided) with an Indian Nutrition Rating (INR).

(e) No data is maintained by FSSAI regarding total number of tinned/canned food products and packaged food items.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 356 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-21
Subject: One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

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

## LOK SABHA

UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 356 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 21.07.2023

## One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme

## 356 :   SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

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

- (a) the details of the objectives of Brand 'BHARAT' under 'One Nation, One Fertilizer' Scheme;
- (b) whether the 'One Nation, One Fertilizer' Scheme will benefit the farmers;
- (c) Ii so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has provisioned any measures to check fraud and sale of sub-standard material under one name by some manufacturers;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the  mechanism  to  be  adopted  by  the  Government  to  ensure  the  fertilizers  are under   a common brand across the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a) to (f):   Vide notification dated 24 th August, 2022, Government of India has decided to implement  One  Nation  One  Fertilizers  by  introducing  Single  Brand  for  Fertilizers  and Logo  under  Fertilizer  subsidy  scheme  namely  'Pradhanmantri  Bhartiya  Janurvarak Pariyojna'  (PMBJP).    The  objectives  of  PMBJP  are  to  take  care  of  dilemma  among farmers  in  choosing  from  plethora  of  brands  available  in  the  markets,  reduce  the crisscross movement and further ensure timely supply of fertilizers. The farmers will be benefitted through the increase in availability basket of fertilizers.

Further, Fertilizer Control Order (FCO)-1985 has laid down fertilizer-wise detailed specifications that are applicable for both indigenous as well as imported fertilizers. Any fertilizer,  not  meeting  the  said  specifications,  cannot  be  sold  in  the  country  for agricultural  purpose.  Clause  19  of  FCO  strictly  prohibits  the  sale  or  manufacture  of fertilisers which are not of prescribed standards.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 355 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-21
Subject: Review of Drafting of Legislations
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: D.K. Suresh

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 355

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 21 ST  JULY, 2023

## Review of Drafting of Legislations

## 355. SHRI D.K. SURESH:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  one  of  the  main  reasons  for  ambiguous litigation  in  High  Courts  and  the  Supreme  Court  is  the  defective  and  faulty drafting of legislations containing provisions admitting more than one interpretation, if  so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  take  the  assistance  of  the  retired judges  of  Supreme  Court,  High  Courts,  and  senior  advocates  in  drafting  new legislations for making them more accurate, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  put  any  mechanism  for  a  periodical  review  of  the working  of  the  legislation  with  a  view  to  removing  ambiguity  in  it  caused  by legislative interventions; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

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) to (d): The Legislative Department is mandated with drafting of laws on the basis of the policy decisions taken by the concerned administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India and as per the procedure prescribed

by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in the Manual of Parliamentary Procedure in the Government of India.

At present, there is no proposal to take the assistance of retired Judges and senior advocates. The Legislative Department has been taking necessary steps to ensure that legislative drafting is simple, plain, precise and unambiguous.

Efforts are also being made to aim at clarity of expressions and use of appropriate words and expressions.

The  Legislative  Department  has  requested  all  Ministries/  Departments  of  the Government  of  India  to  ensure  that  the  legislative  policies  are  made  simple,  noncomplex and framed in  easy to  understand  language.  Further,  draft  persons  are  also given suitable training. As the process of drafting of laws is continuous and ongoing one,  the  Legislative  Department  will  continue  in  its  efforts  to  draft  laws  which  are precise and accurate.
Lok Sabha Question No. 352 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-21
Subject: Kidney Patients
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 352 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 st JULY, 2023

## KIDNEYPATIENTS

## 352. SHRI VIVEK NARAYAN SHEJWALKAR:

Will the MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has information regarding continuous increase in the number of kidney patients every year and if so, the district-wise details of Madhya Pradesh in this regard;
- (b) whether the availability of the dialysis machines in Madhya Pradesh are less than the requirement; and
- (c) whether the Government is providing any assistance to the States/UTs to increase the number of dialysis machines and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c) : Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) for Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD) patients ensures availability of dialysis services in all the district hospitals in the country free of cost to all BPL beneficiaries. PMNDP is operational in both Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode and in-house mode. National Health Mission (NHM) supports States/UTs in implementation of Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis services under PMNDP through the annual Programme Implementation Plan (PIP).

Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) portal is developed with the objective to build renal registries in the states/UTs with portability of dialysis services. The portal is operational across the states in the country.

In the State of Madhya Pradesh, PMNDP has been implemented in 51 Districts at 59 dialysis centres by deploying 307 haemo-dialysis machines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-21
Subject: Per Capital Health Expenditure
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Mimi Chakraborty

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 347 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2023

## PER CAPITALHEALTH EXPENDITURE

## 347: MS. MIMI CHAKRABORTY:

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

- a) whether the country's per capita public health expenditure health has risen to 1.02 per cent yet remaining lower to Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal who spend 2.5 percent, 1.6 percent and 1.1 per cent of the GDP respectively on public health;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- c) whether the Government proposes to enhance public health spending to a minimum of 5 per cent of the GDP whereas 7 per cent of Indians remain below poverty line due to costly health expenditure; and
- d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) : As per the National Health Account estimates, the Per Capita Government Health Expenditure (GHE) in India and GHE as percentage of GDP from the years 2014-15 to 2019-20 (latest available) are given below:
- (c) & (d): National Health Policy (NHP), 2017 envisages raising Government Health Expenditure to 2.5% of GDP in a time bound manner. Further, NHP 2017, also envisages that States should increase their health spending to atleast 8% of their budget and two thirds of such expenditure should be on primary care. The budget allocation for Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoHFW) has increased by 82% from Rs. 47,353 crore in 2017-18 (BE) to Rs. 86,175 crore in 2023-24 (BE).

| Indicator                 |   2014-15 |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |   2017-18 |   2018-19 |   2019-20 |
|---------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Per Capita (GHE) ( In Rs) |   1108    |   1261    |    1418   |   1753    |   1815    |   2014    |
| GHE as percentage of GDP  |      1.13 |      1.18 |       1.2 |      1.35 |      1.28 |      1.35 |