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Lok Sabha Question No. 167 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Indian Pharmaceutical Service
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 167 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 ND FEBRUARY, 2024

## INDIAN PHARMACEUTICALSERVICE

## 167: SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plan/proposal to establish a cadre-based structure of officers like Indian Pharmaceutical Service/Indian Drug Service on the lines of IAS/IPS etc. to deal with issues like quality/supply of medicines, check on duplication/ mixing of drugs and other such related issues of pharmaceutical/drugs in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons for not bringing-in/ establishing/forming of such a cadre-based rank of officers for the said purpose in the country?

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

- (a) to (c): There is no proposal to establish a cadre-based structure of officers like Indian Pharmaceutical Service/Indian Drug Service on the lines of IAS/IPS etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Setting up of One Stop Centres in Gujarat
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Vinod Chavda

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 166 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2024

## SETTING UP OF ONE STOP CENTRES IN GUJARAT

166.     SHRI VINOD L. CHAVDA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is implementing One Stop Centre (OSC) scheme under the National  Mission  for  Empowerment  of  Women  to  provide  integrated  support  and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence in Gujarat;
- (b) if so, the number of OSCs set up and operationalized in Gujarat particularly in Bhuj, Abdasa, Gandhidham, Rapar, Mandvi and Anjar districts, if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the number of women in distress which have been provided assistance during the last three years in the said districts?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  to  (c):  The  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development had implemented the One Stop Centre (OSC) scheme since 1 st  April, 2015 under the National Mission for Empowerment of Women to provide integrated support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence and in distress across the country. However, a third party evaluation of the schemes of the Ministry, including One Stop Centre (OSC) Scheme, was conducted during the Financial Year  2020-21  through  NITI  Aayog.  The  study  found  the  relevance,  effectiveness  and sustainability of the scheme as satisfactory. Based on the recommendations of the Third Party Evaluation, the OSC scheme has been included as a component of sub-scheme 'Sambal' under Mission Shakti for implementation during period of 15 th  Finance Commission Cycle up to  2025-26.  The  Umbrella  Scheme  'Mission  Shakti'  which  includes  the  'One  Stop  Centre' component is being implemented since 1 st  April 2022. So far, a total of 35 One Stop Centres have been approved for all 33 districts in Gujarat (additional OSCs in Ahmedabad and Rajkot districts), out of which 35 OSCs are operational. Through these OSCs, 32,115 women have been provided assistance since inception of the scheme.

| Year           |   2021-22 |   2022-23 |   2023-24 (Upto November, 2023) |
|----------------|-----------|-----------|---------------------------------|
| Women assisted |      6583 |      8669 |                            4988 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 162 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Dhanush M Kumar, DNV Senthilkumar. S., Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, C.N. Annadurai, Supriya Sadanand Sule, Ganesan Selvam, Manjulata Mandal, Amol Ramsing Kolhe

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 162 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 02.02.2024

## One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme

## 162:    SHRI DHANUSH M. KUMAR:

DR.  DNV SENTHILKUMAR S.:

SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA:

DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE:

SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI:

SHRIMATI SURPIYA SULE:

SHRI SELVAM G.:

SHRIMATI MANJULATA MANDAL:

DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

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

- (a) whether the Government is implementing One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme under  the  fertilizer  subsidy  scheme  'Pradhan  Mantri  Bhartiya  Jan  Urvarak Pariyojana' (PMBJUP) in the country and if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (b) the  details  of  the  progress  made  under  the  said  scheme  in  the  country, State/UT-wise including Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Maharashtra and Odisha;
- (c) whether the scheme has benefitted people across the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  entered  in  collaborations/signed  MoU  with international  fertilizer  producer  companies  for  production  of  better  quality fertilizers in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  steps/measures  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  for effective implementation of the said scheme?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a)  to  (c):  Department  of  Fertilizers,  vide  notification  dated  24 th August,  2022,  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  objective  of  the  scheme  is  to  increase  the availability basket of fertilizers; 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.

(d): 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. Thus, fertilizers either produced or imported are to adhere to FCO specifications.

(e): All  fertilizers  viz  Urea,  DAP,  MOP  &  NPKS  are  being  dispatched  to  the States/UTs  in  'Bharat  Brand'  bags  under  'Pradhanmantri  Bhartiya  Janurvarak Pariyojna' (PMBJP).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 159 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: New Sainik Schools in Assam
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Pradyut Bordoloi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 159

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  February, 2024

## NEW SAINIK SCHOOLS IN ASSAM

## 159. SHRI PRADYUT BORDOLOI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a) the number of new Sainik Schools sanctioned in Assam; (b) the funds allocated for establishing these new Sainik Schools in Assam; (c) the expenditure incurred in the construction of these new Sainik Schools in Assam; (d) the information of any Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements signed with private entities for the establishment of the new Sainik Schools in Assam; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for not engaging in PPP agreements?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a) to (c):  Under the initiative of setting up of 100 New Sainik Schools in Partnership mode with NGOs/Private bodies/State Governments, two New Sainik Schools have been approved by MoD at Dima Hasao and Cachar in the State of Assam. The expenditure for construction of new Sainik Schools in partnership mode is not incurred by the Ministry of Defence.
- (d) & (e):  Memorandum of Agreement, duly concurred/signed has not been received from Mahur Higher  Secondary  School,  Dima  Hasao.  Also,  Directorate  of  Secondary  Education, Government of Assam has not deposited the requisite approval fee for new Sainik School at Cachar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 158 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Risk Factor of Non-Communicable Diseases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 158 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND FEBRUARY 2024

## RISK FACTOR OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

## 158: SHRI RITESH PANDEY

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

- (a) whether tobacco consumption is one of the major risk factors for all kinds of Noncommunicable diseases;
- (b) the details of the national level data regarding disease due to tobacco consumption and economic burden in India during the last five years and the current year, State/UT-wise;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to strengthen the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 to control tobacco consumption and bring down burden of NCDs in the country; 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. S.P. SINGH BAGHEL)

- (a) & (b): Tobacco use is one of the major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cancer and stroke. As per WHO study titled 'Economic Costs of Diseases and Deaths Attributable to Tobacco Use in India, 2017-18' has estimated that the economic burden of diseases and deaths attributable to tobacco use in 2017 -18 in India was Rs.1.77 lakh crores. State/UT-wise details regrading disease due to tobacco consumption and economic burden are not available.
- (c) & (d): The draft Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) (Amendment) Bill, 2020, was hosted in public domain for pre-legislative consultation. The Ministry has received representations, comments and suggestions on this draft Bill.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 152 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Quality of Pharmaceutical Products
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 152 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 ND FEBRUARY, 2024

## QUALITY OFPHARMACEUTICALPRODUCTS

## 152: DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has notified revised rules under Schedule M of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 in the country and if so the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is a fact that the Government has set a six-month deadline for small manufacturers and a twelve-month deadline for large units to get the World Health Organisation Good Manufacturing Practices certification in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it is a fact that the revised rules emphasize that manufacturers must assume responsibility for the quality of pharmaceutical products to ensure that they are fit for their intended use, comply with the license requirements license, and do not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality or efficacy; and
- (e) if so the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The Government of India has published Gazette notification vide G.S.R. 922(E) dated 28.12.2023 to amend the Drugs Rules, 1945 for revising the Schedule M regarding Good Manufacturing Practices and Requirements of Premises, Plant and Equipment for Pharmaceutical Products.

As per the amendment, the revised Good Manufacturing Practices and Requirements shall come into force for manufacturers for implementation as under:

| Category of manufacturers [Based on turnover (INR)]    | Time line for implementation                               |
|--------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| Large manufacturers (Turnover > 250 crores)            | Six months from the date of publication of these rules.    |
| Small and Medium manufacturers (Turnover ≤ 250 crores) | Twelve months from the date of publication of these rules. |

(d) & (e): As part of Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) mentioned in the above notification, the manufacturer must assume responsibility for the quality of the pharmaceutical products to ensure that they are fit for their intended use, comply with the requirements of the licence and do not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality or efficacy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 151 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Utilization of Land allotted for NIRDESH Project at Calicut
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 151

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  February, 2024

## UTILIZATION OF LAND ALLOTTED FOR NIRDESH PROJECT AT CALICUT

## 151. SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any plan to utilise the land allotted for NIRDESH project at Calicut, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government proposes to transfer NIRDESH land to the State Government, if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  has  received  representations  from  ex-servicemen  regarding anomalies in One Rank One Pension (OROP) and if so, the details of the steps taken by the Government to resolve the same;

(d)  whether the  Government has noticed that major private hospitals are withdrawing from ECHS  stating  pending  arrears  and  out  dated  charge  structure  causing  much  difficulty  to patriotic defence personnel and their families; and

(e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to resolve the issue?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI AJAY BHATT) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a) & (b):  NIRDESH has entered into a concessionaire agreement with M/s Additional Skill Acquisition Program (ASAP), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of Government of Kerala, for setting up a Skill park on NIRDESH land, for imparting vocational training to aspirants in Shipbuilding trades. The construction of the facility is underway and likely to be setup by mid-2024. There is no plan to transfer NIRDESH land to the State Government.

(c):    Yes, Sir. All efforts have been made to resolve the grievances. It is mentioned here that the Ministry of Defence orders on OROP dated 07.11.2015 were challenged before the Hon'ble Supreme Court through a Writ Petition (Civil) No. 419/2016. Hon'ble Supreme Court vide order dated 16.3.2022 has upheld the OROP principle as defined in the OROP orders dated 07.11.2015. Hence,  there is no constitutional  infirmity or  infringement of natural justice with

Government orders. In 2015, the Government appointed a One Member Judicial Committee (OMJC) headed by Justice L. Narsimha Reddy, retired Chief Justice of Patna High Court, to look  into  the  anamolies,  if  any,  arising  out  of  implementation  of  OROP.  The  Committee submitted its report on 26.10.2016. An Internal Committee has examined the recommendations of OMJC with respect to feasibility and financial aspects. The report of the Internal Committee is under examination.

(d) & (e):  No major private hospitals have withdrawn from ECHS recently. Availability of funds has been ensured during the current Financial Year to avoid any delay in payments. A total of Rs. 7500 Cr. has been released as Medical Treatment Related Expenditure (MTRE) for payment of bills of hospitals and individual reimbursement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 147 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: NCC Units and Cadets
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Devji Mansingram Patel, Saikia Dilip, Ranjeetsingh Naik Nimbalkar, Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 147

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  February, 2024

## NCC UNITS AND CADETS

## 147.  SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

SHRI DILIP SAIKIA:

SHRI RANJEETSINGH NAIK NIMBALKAR:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of NCC National cadet Corps (NCC) units along with the number of cadets therein in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b)  whether the  Government has formulated any new scheme to increase the enrollment of young citizens in NCC;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the new steps being taken by the Government to develop character, comradeship, discipline and ideals of self service amongst young citizens of the country?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a):  National Cadet Corps (NCC) presently has 829 units with an enrolled cadet strength of 15,49,789 covering all the States / UTs of India.
- (b) & (c):  Government has sanctioned raising of 04 NCC Units in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh.
- (d):  The NCC training curriculum is devised to develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service amongst the youth of the country and motivate the youth to take up career in the Armed Forces. Emphasis is also given to social service and community development activities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 146 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Strength of Women in Defence Forces
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 146

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  February, 2024

## STRENGTH OF WOMEN IN DEFENCE FORCES

## 146. SHRI V.K. SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to increase the strength of women in defence forces;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is working on it; and

(d) if so, the details of the segments where the strength of women may to be proposed to increased?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

(a) to (d):  Yes, Sir. A number of steps are being taken by the Government and the three Services to encourage women to join Armed Forces as mentioned below: -

- (1) Permanent Commission to Women Officers.
2. (i) Permanent  Commission  (PC)  is  being  granted  to  Women  Officers (WOs) in 12 Arms & Services  (in addition to  Army Medical Corps, Army  Dental  Corps  and  Military  Nursing  Service)  where  they  are commissioned.
3. (ii) Women Officers are being appointed onboard warships in afloat billets and also as Special Naval Air Operation (NAO) officers in the Indian Navy.
4. (iii) The experimental scheme to induct Women Officers in all combat roles, initiated  by  the  IAF  in  2015  was  regularized  in  the  year  2022  into  a permanent scheme.
- (2) Women Cadets in National Defence Academy (NDA).

Armed Forces have opened entry for women candidates in National Defence Academy  (NDA).  First,  Second,  Third  and  Fourth  batch  of  women  cadets  started training in NDA with effect from July 2022, January 2023, July 2023 and January 2024, respectively. The organisation is ensuring inclusive measures to carry out all necessary administrative, training and policy changes to enable the same.

- (3) Command Appointments.

Women Officers are being considered for Colonel (Select Grade) ranks and are being given Command appointments. Certain waivers have also been given to rule out any impediment in career progression of those who could not undergo mandatory career courses during the transition period.

- (4) Entry of women as Agniveers has also commenced in all the three Services.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 143 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Promotion of Traditional, Complementary and Integrated Medicines
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Sunil Baburao Mendhe, Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar

(a) & (b) Yes,

(i)  A  Project  Collaboration  Agreement  (PCA)  signed  between  Ministry  of  Ayush, Government  of  India  and  The  World  Health  Organization  (WHO)  in  2016  as  an Umbrella MoU for cooperation on promoting the quality, safety and effectiveness of service provision in traditional and complementary medicine. Under this Agreement, WHO has developed and published four benchmarks documents pertaining to training and practice of Ayurveda & Unani System.

(ii)  Ministry  of  Ayush,  Government  of  India  signed  an  agreement  with  The  World Health  Organization  (WHO)  in  2017  for  the  Development  of  WHO  terminology  in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and WHO  publication  on standard terminology in Ayurveda,  Unani.  Under  this  agreement,  the  terminology  documents  in  Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha have been published.

(iii)  The  Ministry  signed  a  Donor  Agreement  with  The  World  Health  Organization (WHO) in 2020 towards the implementation of developing a Second Module in the

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-143 ANSWERED ON 02/02/2024

## Promotion of Traditional, Complementary and Integrated Medicines

## 143: SHRI SUNIL BABURAO MENDHE:

## SHRI VIVEK NARAYAN SHEJWALKAR:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  entered  into  an  agreement  with  the  World  Health Organisation (WHO) to advance traditional, complementary and integrative medicines; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

Traditional Medicine (TM) Chapter of the International Classification of Diseases -11 Revision (ICD-11).

(iv)  Ministry  of  Ayush  signed  an  Agreement  with  The  World  Health  Organization (WHO)  in  2022  concerning  the  establishment  of  the  WHO  Global  Centre  for traditional Medicine in India (Jamnagar, Gujarat).

(v)  Ministry  of  Ayush  and  World  Health  Organization  (WHO)  signed  a  Project Collaboration Agreement (PCA) in 2023 with the objective to promote the standardization, quality and safety of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T & CM);  their  integration  in  National  Health  Systems  and  for  developing  national essential medicines list for T & CM system, training module on quality and safety of herbal medicines used in T & CM; to support the development of International Herbal Pharmacopeia with focus  on  South-East  Asia  region's  traditional  medicine;  support the development of Traditional Medicine Global Strategy for 2025-2034 etc.

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