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Lok Sabha Question No. 3042 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Repatriation of Indian Nationals from Russia
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3042

## ANSWERED ON- 13/12/2024 REPATRIATION OF INDIAN NATIONALS FROM RUSSIA

## 3042. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH

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

(a) the number of Indian nationals recruited for serving Russian Army who are yet to be repatriated;

(b)   the   reasons   for   delay   in   their   release   and   repatriation   despite assurances from the Russian authorities;

(c) whether the Indian nationals are deputed in war front and the Indian mission is able to contact all of them, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government for their early release and repatriation?

## ANSWER

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

(a to d)  As a result of concerted efforts by Government, most of the Indian nationals in the Russian armed forces have been discharged and several   have   been   repatriated   to   India.   According   to   available information, currently only 19 Indian nationals remain in the Russian armed   forces.   Government   has   requested   the   Russian   authorities concerned to provide an update on the whereabouts of the remaining Indian   nationals   in   the   Russian   armed   forces   and   also   ensure   their safety, wellbeing and early discharge.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3032 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Fire Accidents in Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Raja A

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3032 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## FIRE ACCIDENTS IN HOSPITALS

## 3032: SHRI RAJA A:

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

(a) the details of fire accidents in various hospitals in the country, including the recent one at Jhansi, UP during the last three years, State-wise;

(b) the number of patients died/sustained burns in such accidents during the last three years, State -wise;

(c) whether any advisory/instructions have been issued for conducting fire safety audits and to train the staff responsible for handling critical and sensitive installations during emergencies so as to prevent such accidents in future; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) and (b) Public Health and hospitals ' is a State subject and it is the primary responsibility of State/UT Governments to ensure adherence of healthcare facilities to safety norms including fire safety. Information pertaining to patients died/sustained burns in fire accidents are maintained by the States/UTs.

(c) and (d) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India in consultation with various stakeholders had reviewed the position regarding fire and life safety in government hospitals and after extensive examination, guidelines on ' Fire and Life Safety' were framed and circulated to all States and UTs and Govt. hospitals across the country vide this Ministry's letter dated 28.09.2020.

In recent past, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued advisories, checklists to all States/UTs on the issue of fire safety in hospitals highlighting the need for:

- i. Review and updation of fire prevention and response plans of all health facilities and training all healthcare staff on fire safety protocols, evacuation procedures, and use of fire - fighting equipment
- ii. Conducting regular preventive fire safety drills including evacuation plans.
- iii. Implementing and maintenance of appropriate fire prevention measures, such as regular and optimal preventive maintenance of electrical circuits and systems.
- iv. Installation and optimum maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems, including smoke alarms, fire extinguishers with regular check on expiry date, sprinklers etc.

All States/UTs have also been urged to constitute district level committees headed by District Collectors comprising of relevant officials from health, fire services and public works departments to undertake physical inspection of health facilities and take suitable actions against the defaulters, as deemed necessary under the law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3031 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Increase the Bed Capacity in Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Yogender Chandolia

## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3031 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2024

## INCREASE THE BED CAPACITYIN HOSPITALS

## †3031. SHRI YOGENDER CHANDOLIA:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to increase the bed capacity of Government hospitals; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b). 'Public Health' and 'Hospitals' being State subjects, primarily the State Governments/Union Territories (UTs) take initiatives for augmenting various patient care facilities including the bed strength of the Government hospitals in their States/UTs. The Central Government too provides assistance to the State Governments/UTs for availability of affordable healthcare services through various schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), National Health Mission Scheme(NHM) and Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).

So far as Central Government Hospitals are concerned, based on the functional requirement and patient load, redevelopment and various upgradation works including increasing the bed strength are undertaken by the Government from time to time. One such ongoing project is setting up a Super Specialty Block at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi which will increase the bed strength from the existing 1532 beds to 2198 beds on completion of the construction work in near future.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3027 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: AB-PMJAY in Jharkhand and Haryana
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Satpal Brahamchari, Shri Chandra Prakash Choudhary

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3027 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## AB-PMJAY IN JHARKHAND AND HARYANA

## 3027. SHRI CHANDRAPRAKASH CHOUDHARY: SHRI SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the total amount of funds allocated, released and utilized under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in Jharkhand particularly in Giridih Lok Sabha Constituency and Haryana particularly in Sonipat Lok Sabha Constituency during the last three years;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to include cosmetic surgery, expenses of OPD, fertility treatment and also organ transplant under the said scheme; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) to (c): The funding of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is entirely demand driven. Funds are released to the States/UTs on the basis of the actual demand received from them. There is no State/UT-wise allocation of funds. Further, as the funds are released to the States/UTs, data regarding fund allocation as per Lok Sabha constituency is not maintained. As per the defined process, States/UTs are required to furnish the Utilization Certificate of previously received funds prior to every new fund release.

The details of central share of funds released to the State of Haryana and Jharkhand under the scheme during the last three years are as under:

| State     |   2021-22 |   FY 2022-23 |   (in crore of Rupees) FY 2023-24 |
|-----------|-----------|--------------|-----------------------------------|
| Haryana   |     89.95 |        143.5 |                             95.17 |
| Jharkhand |      7.98 |          0   |                             83.55 |

The details of central share of funds utilized by the State of Haryana and Jharkhand under the scheme during the last three years is as under:

|           |           |            | (in crore of Rupees)   |
|-----------|-----------|------------|------------------------|
| State     | FY2021-22 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2023-24             |
| Haryana   | 89.95     | 143.50     | 95.17                  |
| Jharkhand | 7.98      | 0.00       | 83.55                  |

As per the exclusion policy of AB-PMJAY, the conditions that do not require hospitalization and can be treated under out-patient care, are not covered under the scheme. These exclusion criteria include cosmetic surgeries, OPD expenses, infertility related procedures. With regards to organ transplant procedures, packages related to the treatment of renal transplant, bone marrow transplant, corneal transplant and procedure cost of cochlear transplant are already covered under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3025 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: CGHS Dispensary in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Laxmikant Pappu Nishad

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3025 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## CGHS DISPENSARYIN UTTAR PRADESH

## 3025. SHRI LAXMIKANT PAPPU NISHAD:

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

- (a) the criteria fixed for opening of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) dispensaries in Delhi-National Capital region;
- (b) whether there is only one CGHS dispensary functional in Indirapuram and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is true that a number of serving and retired Central Government employees residing in Kaushambi, Vasundhara, Vaishali and Indirapuram of Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh rely on the sole CGHS dispensary functional in Indirapuram; and

(d) whether there is any proposal to open new dispensary in Kaushambi, Vasundhara, Vaishali or Indirapuram to cope with the numerous patients footfall, if so, the details thereof along with the time period fixed for the same?

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

(a) to (d): Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a subscription based scheme, which was introduced in 1954 as a supplement and complement to already existing Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944. CGHS provides comprehensive medical care to the Central Government employees and pensioners enrolled under the scheme. It caters to the healthcare needs of eligible beneficiaries covering all four pillars of democratic set up in India namely Legislature, Judiciary, Executive and Press. CGHS is the model Health care facility provider for Central Government employees and Pensioners. It is unique of its kind due to the large volume of beneficiary base, and open-ended generous approach of providing health care.

Presently, approximately 47 lakh beneficiaries are covered by CGHS in 81 cities all over India and the endeavour is to include more cities to improve the accessibility of the services. CGHS provides health care through Allopathic, Homeopathic and Indian System of Medicines such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Yoga.

Government considers opening of new Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Wellness Centre taking into consideration the extant norms of presence of minimum 2500 principal cardholders or 6000 beneficiaries in the city, subject to availability of other resources like Medical Officers, Staff Nurse, Pharmacists, Clerical staff and suitable accommodation. The following CGHS Wellness Centres are functional in Ghaziabad region:

- (i) CGHS Wellness Centre, Ghaziabad (D-68)
- (ii) CGHS Wellness Centre, Sahibabad (D-94)

(iii) CGHS Wellness Centre, Indirapuram (D-97)

(iv)CGHS Wellness Centre, Pratap Vihar (D-106)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3022 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Merger of AYUSH Packages in AB-PMJAY
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Sudheer Gupta

## 3022

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3022

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13th DECEMBER, 2024

## 'Merger of AYUSH Packages in AB-PMJAY

## .   Shri Sudheer Gupta: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) the details of facilities likely to be provided to the beneficiaries after merger of AYUSH packages in the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (ABPM-JAY);

(b) whether the Government has extended any financial assistance to States and UTs under the said scheme; and

- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## ANSWER (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) Ayushman  Bharat  Pradhan  Mantri-Jan  Arogya Yojana  (AB-PMJAY)  aims  to  provide health cover of Rs. 5 Lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to  approximately 55 Crore beneficiaries corresponding to 12.37 Crore families constituting the bottom 40% of India's population.

The latest National Health Benefits Packages include 1,961 packages across 27 specialties, offering  secondary  and  tertiary  care  services  to  PM-JAY  beneficiaries.  All  pre-existing conditions are covered from day one and services include a list of predetermined procedures covering all the costs related to treatment.

Addition of the new packages to the National Health Benefits Packages is done by Medical Expert  committees  set  up  for  different  specialties  comprising  of  experts  from  leading institutions.

The committee assesses the need for the inclusion of the new package evaluating the clinical relevance,  cost-effectiveness,  and  overall  impact  of  the  proposed  packages  on  patient  care and  health  outcomes.  The  committee  also  finalises  the  standard  treatment  guidelines  and required  documentation  to  guide  healthcare  providers  and  streamline  the  claims  process. Recommendations  of  the  committee  are  reviewed  by  the  Health  Policy  and  Quality

Assurance Division of National Health Authority (NHA) and after consultation with the State Health Authorities, the packages are finalized for inclusion in the National Health Benefits Package with approval of the competent authority.

The  Ayush  packages  are  not  included  in  Ayushman  Bharat  Pradhan  Mantri-Jan  Arogya Yojana (AB-PM JAY).

(b) & (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3019 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Reform and Expansion of UNSC
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3019 ANSWERED ON- 13/12/2023 REFORM AND EXPANSION OF UNSC

## 3019. SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M.

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

(a) whether it is a fact that despite consistent efforts by India, the move for United Nations Security Council reform and expansion has made no progress so far;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is also true that despite the above, India must continue to push its demand for inclusion in the top global decision-making body, if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether India raised this issue during this year's Summit of the Future at the UN held on September 22-23, 2024; and

(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the response of G-4 nations all of whom claim a permanent seat at the UNSC thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a to e) The Government of India accords highest priority to getting permanent   membership   for   India   in   an   expanded   United   Nations Security Council.  India remains engaged, both at the bilateral and multilateral level, in this endeavour. India strongly believes that it has all   the   credentials   to   be   a   permanent   member   of   a   reformed   and expanded   UN   Security   Council   that   reflects   contemporary   global realities.

India engages actively in the ongoing Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN)   on   UNSC   reforms.   India   is   working   alongside   other   reformoriented countries through its membership in the G-4 Group (India, Japan, Brazil and Germany) and the L.69 Group (cross- regional group of developing countries from Asia, Africa and Latin America) to build support among the UN Member States for expansion of the UN Security Council. We have also been constantly engaging with countries of the Global South.

The process of reforming the UNSC would require amendments in the United Nations Charter.

As per Article 108 of the UN Charter:"Amendments to the present Charter shall come into force for all Members of the United Nations when they have been adopted by a vote of two thirds of the members of   the   General   Assembly   and   ratified   in   accordance   with   their respective constitutional processes by two thirds of the Members of the   United   Nations,   including   all   the   permanent   members   of   the Security Council'. A large  number   of   countries   have   supported   India's   initiatives   for reform of the UNSC as well as endorsed our candidature for permanent membership in a reformed UNSC. Prime   Minister   in   his   address   at   the   Summit   of   the   Future reiterated the need for reforms of global institutions. A large number of countries also called for reforms of institutions of global governance, including the UNSC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: AIIMS in Ballia
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sanatan Pandey

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3017 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13/12/2024

## AIIMS IN BALLIA

## 3017. SHRI SANATAN PANDEY

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has any plan for setting up an AIIMS Hospital in Ballia district, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any survey has been conducted in this regard, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any proposal to acquire land in this regard; 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 (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (d) Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), setting up of 22 All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has been approved including 2 AIIMS in the State of Uttar Pradesh: one AIIMS at Raebareli and other at Gorakhpur which are functional.

Further, for expansion and strengthening of tertiary healthcare facilities in Uttar Pradesh, under another component of PMSSY following eleven(11) upgradation projects of Government Medical Colleges/ Institutes have been approved on Centre-State cost sharing basis: (i) SGPGIMS, Lucknow (ii) Trauma Centre in IMS, BHU, Varanasi (iii) Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College of Aligarh Muslim University,Aligarh (iv) MLB Govt. Medical College, Jhansi (v) BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur (vi) MLN Medical College, Allahabad (vii) LLRM Medical College,Meerut (viii) SN Medical College, Agra (ix) GSVM Medical College, Kanpur (x) SSB at Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS),BHU, Varanasi and (xi) RIO at IMS, BHU Varanasi In current phase of PMSSY, there is no proposal for establishment of AIIMS in Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3008 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-13
Subject: Transportation of Urea through Freight on Road
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3008 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 13.12.2024

## Transportation of Urea Through Freight on Road

3008: SHRI  BHAUSAHEB  RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:

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

- (a) whether many fertilizer companies in the country are providing fertilizers to the retailers  through  particular  rail  points  in  contravention  of  the  rules  which stipulates transportation through Freight on Road (FoR);
- (b) if  so,  whether  this  leads  to  the  vendors  incurring  an  additional  transportation charge of Rs. 40 per bag of 50 kg;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has also received requests from public representatives and vendors to solve this problem;
- (e) if so, the details thereof during the last three years as on date; and
- (f) the action has been taken by the Government or likely to taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) to (f):  With respect to Urea, Government announced Uniform Freight Subsidy, 2008  on  Urea  covered  under  the  New  Pricing  Scheme  Stage-III  (NPS-III)  being administered by the Department. There are two components of freight which have been recognized for reimbursement under the Uniform Freight Policy:
- i. PRIMARY FREIGHT: Primary freight consists of two components:
- (A) Rail  freight  for  movement  of  fertilizers  (Urea)  from  plant/port  loading  rake point to unloading rake point.
- (B) Road  freight  towards  transportation  of  fertilizers  (Urea)  from  plant/port directly by road to block/district headquarters (up to 500 kms).
- ii. SECONDARY FREIGHT: It consists of road freight towards transportation of fertilizers from nearest railway rake point to block/district headquarters.

The freight subsidy is paid to the Urea units for the transportation of Urea from Plant/Port  to  the  Block/District  and  the  said  rates  are  escalated/de-escalated  for each financial year.

Primary  movement  for  P&K  fertilizers  is  done  by  rail  and  /or  coastal shipping/inland water transportation including road bridging (only in case of use of coastal shipping or inland waterways) up to the rake point in the destination district or by any or two or by all three modes of transportation from the plant or port to various rake points in the destination districts. Freight reimbursement on account of primary movement of P&K fertilizers is paid on the basis of railway charges or actual freight incurred, whichever is less.  Freight reimbursement on account  of  direct  road  movement  of  P&K  fertilizers  is  paid  as  per  the  actual subject to maximum of equivalent rail freight. Maximum allowable distance under direct road movement is 500 kms. No freight reimbursement is made on account of secondary movement of P&K fertilizers.

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