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Lok Sabha Question No. 4749 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-28
Subject: Maritime India Vision 2030
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Krishna Prasad Tenneti

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4749

ANSWERED ON 28/03/2025

## MARITIME INDIA VISION 2030

4749. SHRI KRISHNA PRASAD TENNETI:

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

(a)  the  total  number  of  port  infrastructure  projects  initiated  under  Maritime  India Vision 2030across the country, State-wise;

(b)  the  details  of  total  investment  allocated  and  utilized  for  port  modernization projects underthe vision during the last three years;

(c)  the  number  of  ports  that  have  adopted  green  and  smart  technologies  under Maritime IndiaVision 2030; and

(d) the details of estimated reduction in carbon emissions resulting from these green initiatives?

## ANSWER

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

(a)    A total of 75 port infrastructure projects have been awarded across all the major ports from 2021-22 to 2023-24. State wise list of awarded projects is at Annexure . (b) Port  modernization  projects  worth  Rs.  11,083  crore  have  been  awarded across the major ports of the country during the last three years and Rs. 5,741 crore have been utilized during the last three years. (c)  &  (d)  All  12  major  ports  are  adopting  various  green  technologies  to  reduce emissions from port-based activities, with implementation at different stages across ports  with  the  aim  to  reduce  carbon  emission  considerably  in  future.  The  key initiatives include: (i) Expanding renewable energy use (ii) Shore-to-ship power supply (iii) Electrifying port equipment and vehicles

- (iv) Installation of energy-efficient equipment

## State wise list of awarded projects from 2021-22 to 2023-24

| State          |   No. of Awarded Projects |
|----------------|---------------------------|
| Andhra Pradesh |                         9 |
| Goa            |                         2 |
| Gujarat        |                         6 |
| Karnataka      |                        18 |
| Kerala         |                         5 |
| Maharashtra    |                        14 |
| Odisha         |                         4 |
| Tamil Nadu     |                        13 |
| West Bengal    |                         4 |
| Total          |                        75 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4745 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-28
Subject: Rashtriya Military School
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4745

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th  March, 2025

## RASHTRIYA MILITARY SCHOOL

4745. SMT. POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the lateral entry of girl cadets in Class XI of Rashtriya Military Schools has been successfully implemented;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  details  of  the  infrastructure  changes  made  to  accommodate  girl  cadets  in  Rashtriya Military Schools;
- (d) whether the Government is implementing any measures in place to monitor/evaluate the progress and integration of girl cadets in Rashtriya Military Schools; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SANJAY SETH) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a) & (b):  Admission in Rashtriya Military Schools (RMSs) is done in class VI and IX only. Entry of girl cadets started in class VI from academic session 2022-23 and lateral entry of girl cadets in class IX commenced from academic session 2023-24. 10% of total school capacity is reserved for girl cadets.
- (c):  Post induction of girl cadets in RMSs, requisite infrastructure catering to the requirement of  girl  cadets  (gender  specific  requirements)  like  separate  hostels  with  all  essential  items, washrooms and changing rooms including all other facilities have been created. Additional classroom, facilities, recruitment of female staff as hostel wardens, attendants, matrons and female physical training instructors have also been undertaken.
- (d) & (e):  Since the induction of girl cadets at RMSs, all necessary steps and efforts have been made for their integration into these premium institutes. The girl cadets are motivated and are adjusted  to  the  Military  School  environment  in  physical,  academic  and  training  activities alongwith their male counterparts. They are participating in all the sports and co-curricular activities alongwith field games and in various hobby clubs that promote all round development of girl cadets. Regular health check ups, gender sensitisation classes and mentoring by female teachers and officers have also been institutionalised. The progress of this integration is being monitored at both local and Headquarters level.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4742 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-28
Subject: Hiring of AIIMS Personnel in Jodhpur
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Hanuman Beniwal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4742 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28/03/2025

## HIRING OF AIIMS PERSONNELIN JODHPUR

## 4742. SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the names of the agencies from which various officers/personnel/medical/paramedical staff have been hired along with the names of the departments where they have been posted in AIIMS and medical colleges situated at Jodhpur including the names of the department, personnel and agency;
- (b) the details of the payment made to various agencies for various works till date during the last three years;
- (c) whether the Government has received any complaint with regard to recruitment by flouting rules and assigning and work to placement or outsourcing agencies and committing financial irregularities against AIIMS Jodhpur and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the number of such complaints received during the last three years and till date along with the details of the action taken thereon?

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

(a) to (d): AIIMS, Jodhpur has engaged different categories of manpower in various departments on outsourcing basis through different agencies as per need for smooth functioning of the institute. The personnel are deployed across various departments based on institutional requirements. The payment to outsourcing agencies is made as per applicable minimum wages, terms and conditions of respective contracts and other statutory provisions. The names of outsourcing agencies and the details of payment made to them in last three years by AIIMS Jodhpur are as under:

|   Sl. No. | Manpower services                                      | Name of the Agency                 | Amount (in Rs.)   |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|
|         1 | Manpower Services - Technical Staff &Hospital services | M/S Intelligence Security of India | 110,01,18,150     |
|         2 | Manpower Services - Non Technical Staff                | M/S Sri Sai Nath Associate         | 41,80,68,263      |
|         3 | Security Services                                      | M/S SIS Limited                    | 66,68,61,494      |
|         4 | Housekeeping services                                  | M/S D G Nakrani                    | 49,49,16,285      |

Grievances /complaints received regarding manpower issues in the Institute are duly examined as per laid down procedure for appropriate action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4739 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-28
Subject: Funding of AIIMS through Japan International Cooperation Agency
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4739 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH MARCH 2025

## FUNDING OF AIIMS THROUGH JAPAN INTERNATIONALCOOPERATION AGENCY

## 4739. SHRI MATHESWARAN V S:

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

- (a) the rationale behind the Government decision to fund AIIMS Madurai through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA); and
- (b) the number of AIIMS institutions in the country that are being funded through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) from 2014 to till date?

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

(a) and (b) : The Cabinet approved the setting up of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Madurai in December 2018 under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana(PMSSY). As per the Loan Agreement dated 26.03.2021 signed between Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA), a loan of TWENTY TWO BILLION SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT MILLION Japanese Yen ( ¥ 22,788,000,000) has been provided by JICA for setting up AIIMS Madurai. The collaboration with the Government of Japan is expected to create world class tertiary health care facilities in AIIMS at Madurai, while benefiting from the best practices and advanced technologies of Japan.

Under PMSSY, loan has been obtained from JICA only for AIIMS Madurai.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4737 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-28
Subject: Digital Voting System
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4737

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2025 Digital Voting System

4737. Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps to adopt digital voting system in the country, if so, the details thereof and if not, the

reasons therefor; and (b) the details of progress made in this regard so far?

## 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)  &  (b):  The  Election  Commission  of  India  has  informed  that  Electronic Voting  Machines  (EVMs)  have  been  continuously  used  in  elections  to  the House  of  the  People  and  State  Legislative  Assembly  for  more  than  two decades. Since 2000, EVMs have been used in 5 general elections to the House  of  the  People  (2004,  2009,  2014,  2019  and  2024),157  general elections to State Legislative Assemblies and bye-elections.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-28
Subject: Defacement of Hindu Temples in USA
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 4734

## ANSWERED ON- 28/03/2025

## DEFACEMENT OF HINDU TEMPLES IN USA

## 4734. SHRI V K SREEKANDAN

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that prominent Hindu temples have been defaced with anti India graffiti in the United States of America; (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is also a fact that within a span of 15 days, two such temples were defaced in U. S.;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

- (e)   whether   the   Government   has   made   any   strong   objections   to these attacks on Hindu temples in U.S.; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof along with the response received by the Government from the U.S. administration in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a to f) Yes. In recent years, there have been several instances of Hindu temples being defaced with anti-India graffiti in the United States of America.

All  incidents of attack and desecration of temples and places of worship   in   the   U.S.   are   immediately   taken   up   with   the   U.S. Government through diplomatic channels. The respective temple management authorities and the community associations have also registered complaints with the  local law enforcement authorities and   have   called   for   proper   investigations,   and   stringent   action against   those   responsible   for   these   acts,   and   for  providing   the places of worship with adequate safety and security arrangements.

The law enforcement authorities have conveyed that such cases are being investigated as hate crimes. Members of the U.S. Congress have also urged the concerned agencies to come up with a broader strategy   to   counter   hate   crimes   targeting   Hindus   in   the   United States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4733 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-28
Subject: Medical Colleges in Maharashtra
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram, Shri Gyaneshwar Patil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4733 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH MARCH, 2025

## MEDICALCOLLEGES IN MAHARASHTRA

## †4733. SHRI BHUMARE SANDIPANRAO ASARAM: SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL:

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

- (a) the total number of Medical Colleges in the country including Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh during the last five years till date;
- (b) whether the number of MBBS seats have been increased in the country including Maharashtra during the said period;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the increase in Medical Colleges and MBBS seats is likely to strengthen the health care system; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) to (e): The government has increased number of medical colleges and subsequently, the number of MBBS seats in the country. There is an increase of 39.78% in medical colleges from 558 in 2020-21 to 780 as of now, including 80 medical colleges in Maharashtra and 31 in Madhya Pradesh. Furthermore, there is an increase of 41.93% in the number of MBBS seats from 83,275 in 2020-21 to 1,18,190 as of now, including 11846 MBBS seats in Maharashtra and 5200 MBBS seats in Madhya pradesh.

Some of the measures/ steps taken by the Government to strengthen the health care system in the country inclue: -

- i. Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for establishment of new medical colleges by upgrading district/ referral hospital under which 157 new medical colleges have been approved, out of which 131 are already functional.
- ii. CSS for strengthening/ upgradation of existing State Government/ Central Government medical colleges to increase the number of MBBS (UG) and PG seats. Under these Schemes support has been provided for increase of 4977 MBBS seats in 83 colleges, 4058 PG seats in phase-I in 72 colleges and 4000 PG seats in phase-II in 65 colleges in the country.
- iii. Under 'Upgradation of Government medical colleges by construction of Super Specialty Blocks' of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) scheme, a total of 75 projects have been approved, of which 71 projects are complete.
- iv. Under the Central Sector Scheme for setting up of new AIIMS, 22 AIIMS have been approved. Undergraduate courses have started in 19 of these.
- v. DNB qualification has been recognized for appointment as teaching faculty to take care of shortage of faculty.
- vi. Enhancement of age limit for appointment/ extension/ re-employment against posts of teachers/dean/principal/ director in medical colleges upto 70 years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4729 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-28
Subject: Rejection Rates of Visitor Visas for Indians
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 4729

## ANSWERED ON- 28/03/2025

## REJECTION RATES OF VISITOR VISAS FOR INDIANS

## 4729.  SHRI ANTO ANTONY

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

- (a) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Ministry to address the rising rejection rates of visitor visas for Indian applicants in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and US;
- (b) whether the Ministry has any data on visa rejection rates for Indian applicants over the past five years to these countries;

(c) if so, the details thereof, year-wise and State-wise; and

(d) the manner in which the Ministry engages with the Government of these countries to simplify visa processes and reduce rejection rates for Indian travellers?

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

(a) & (d) Formulation of visa related policies, including acceptance or rejection of visa, is a sovereign matter of the concerned country. However, visa related matters, particularly visa policies intended to improve   ease   of   travel   and   to   simplify   visa   processes   for   Indian citizens   are   taken   up   by   the   Government   through   bilateral mechanisms,   including   during   Consular   Dialogues,   with   foreign countries and during high level visits.

(b)   &   (c)   The   details   of   visa   issuance   or   visa   rejection   are   only available with foreign Governments, and are not disclosed/ available in public domain.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4727 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-28
Subject: Use of AI for Eradication of TB
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Adv K. Francis George

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4727 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th MARCH, 2025

## USE OF AI FOR ERADICATION OF TB

## 4727. ADV K. FRANCIS GEORGE:

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

- (a) whether the Government is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to aid India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme in achieving the 2025 TB-free target;
- (b) if so, the details of AI-driven TB screening or diagnostic initiatives introduced in public health facilities, including any pilot programs using computer-aided chest X-ray detection for TB;
- (c) whether the Ministry has partnered with or evaluated solutions from private AI health firms (such as those providing automated X-ray analysis) for integration into TB control efforts in the country and if so, the details of the outcomes thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to expand or support these AI interventions across high TB-burden districts under Government schemes?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) to (d) The Government has adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, validated and recommended by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for chest X-ray namely DeepCXR tool and for Line Probe Assay (LPA) for automated reading, recording and entry of LPA results.

Further, NTEP, has adopted DeepCXR tool for automated reading of chest X-ray, which is available free of cost to the Government. This has been deployed in eight State/UTs under the programme for automated reading of chest X-ray under NTEP among presumptive cases of TB.

A 100-days intensified TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was launched on 7 th December 2024 in 347 priority districts of the country. For screening of vulnerable population, tools like AI driven handheld X-rays were used in various States to support the programme in screening of vulnerable individuals for TB.

To enhance the availability of hand-held X-rays in high burden areas, the government has approved procurement for central supplies, and these hand-held Xrays are to be used in the states with adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen the presumptive cases for TB.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-28
Subject: Promotion of Telemedicine Services
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4719 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2025

## Promotion of Telemedicine Services

4719. Shri Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  telemedicine  services  for  AYUSH treatments especially in rural and remote areas;

(b)  the  number  of  people  who  have  availed  teleconsultation  services  through  AYUSH  eplatforms during the last two years; and

(c)  the  role  of  artificial  intelligence  and  digital  health  records  in  integrating  AYUSH  with India's healthcare system?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  Under  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  National  Ayush  Mission  (NAM),  Ministry  of Ayush is supporting the efforts of State/UT Governments through financial grants based on the  proposals  received  from  States/UTs  for  providing  tele-medicine  services  for  Ayush treatments in entire India including rural and remote areas.

(b)  Public  health  being  a  state  subject,  implementation  including  teleconsultation  services comes  under  purview  of  respective  State/UT  Governments.  Accordingly  the  data  base regarding number of people availed teleconsultation services through Ayush e-platforms is not maintained by the Ministry of Ayush.

(c)  Artificial  Intelligence  (AI)  and  digital  health  records  play  a  crucial  role  in  integrating Ayush with India's healthcare system. AI enables evidence-based decision-making, predictive  analytics,  and  personalized  treatment  approaches,  fostering  greater  acceptance within India's healthcare system. Digital health records are essential in this process, ensuring seamless  interoperability,  standardized  data  exchange,  and  efficient  patient  management across  Ayush  and  other  healthcare  systems.  This  integration  enhances  accessibility,  care coordination and overall efficiency in delivering holistic and integrative healthcare solutions.

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