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Lok Sabha Question No. 1338 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Construction of Medical College in Nahan
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Suresh Kumar Kashyap

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1338 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 th FEBRUARY, 2024

## CONSTRUCTION OF MEDICALCOLLEGE IN NAHAN

## †1338. SHRI SURESH KUMAR KASHYAP:

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

- (a) whether the construction work of building of Government medical college Nahan is pending since more than one year due to which there is hindrance in the studies of trainee doctors;
- (b) if so, the reasons for halting the said construction work; and
- (c) the time by which the Government is likely to complete the construction work of the said building?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare administers a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for 'Establishment of new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals' with preference to underserved areas and aspirational districts, where there is no existing Government or private medical college. The fund sharing mechanism between the Centre and State Governments is in the ratio of 90:10 for North Eastern and Special Category States, and 60:40 for others. Under the Scheme, all the envisaged 157 medical colleges have been approved in three phases, including 03 medical colleges in Himanchal Pradesh at Chamba, Hamirpur and Nahan. All the three medical colleges have become functional.

Government Medical College, Nahan was approved under Phase-I of the Scheme in the year 2015 at a cost of Rs.189 crores to be shared between Centre and State Government in the ratio of 90:10. Entire Central Share of Rs.170.10 crore has been released to Himachal Pradesh. As per guidelines of the Scheme, the planning, execution and commissioning of the medical colleges approved under the scheme is to be done by the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1337 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Relations between India and Canada
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Arvind Ganpat Sawant

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1337

## ANSWERED ON- 09/02/2024

## RELATIONS BETWEEN INDIA AND CANADA

1337. SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT

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

- (a) the number of Hindus and Sikhs presently studying in Canada;
- (b)   whether   the   Government   has   raised   the   issue   of   hate   comments/ statements against Hindus with the Government of Canada, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether any assessment has been made about the likely impact to the Indian Trade due to strained relations between India and Canada and if so, the details thereof indicating the exports from our country to Canada likely to be affected?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a to c) It is estimated that there are 2,30,000 Indian students in Canada.

Safety of Indian nationals in foreign countries, including students, is of utmost priority for the Government of India. Government has been taking up  with   the   Government   of   Canada   reported   incidents   against   Indian nationals in Canada, including hate crimes. The Canadian authorities are asked to investigate such incidents and hold the perpetrators accountable.

As per the available data, our bilateral trade with Canada and exports to Canada have registered an increase in 2023, compared to the volume of trade and exports in 2022.

| Year   |   Total Bilateral Trade in Goods (in $ Billion) | % Growth in Trade   |   India's exports to Canada (in $ Billion) | % Growth in Exports   |
|--------|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------------|
| 2022   |                                             6.9 | 18.84               |                                       3.76 | 9.04                  |
| 2023*  |                                             8.2 |                     |                                       4.1  |                       |

[Source: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India] * Data is for January to October 2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1329 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Safety Regulations at Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: V. Kalanidhi

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1329

ANSWERED ON 09.02.2024

## SAFETY REGULATIONS AT PORTS

1329. DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to ensure that private ports adhere to  occupational  safety  standards,  including  the  provision  of  appropriate  safety equipment  and  training  to  safeguard  workers  from  potential  harm  caused  by hazardous substances; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c)  whether the Government conducted any assessment or studies to evaluate the level  of  exposure  to  hazardous  substances  among  workers  in  private  ports  and identify potential health risks associated with their work environment; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e)  the  details  on  the  enforcement  mechanisms  in  place  to  monitor  and  ensure compliance  by  private  ports  with occupational  safety  regulations  pertaining  to hazardous substances along with the action taken in cases of non-compliance?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) Yes,  Government  has  taken  steps  to  ensure  occupational  safety standards  at  ports.  Ministry  of  Labour  and  Employment,  Government  of  India  has enacted  the  Dock  Workers  (Safety,  Health  and  Welfare)  Act,  1986  to  ensure  the safety, health and welfare of dock workers and matter connected therewith.

In  all  Major  Ports,  Directorate  General  Factory  Advice  Services  &  Labour Institutes  (DGFASLI),  Ministry  of  Labour  and  Employment,  Government  of  India through Inspectorrate of Dock Safety, being the Central Government, is responsible for  enforcement  of  the  Dock  Workers  (Safety,  Health  and  Welfare)  Act,  1986  and Regulations, 1990 framed there-under.

In  case  of    ports  other  than  major  ports,  the  State  Government  is  the appropriate authority.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1326 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Use of Aadhaar for Health Schemes
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: K. Muraleedharan, Behanan Benny, Dean Kuriakose, Anto  Antony

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1326 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 TH FEBRUARY, 2024

## USE OF AADHAAR FOR HEALTH SCHEMES

## 1326. SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN: SHRI BENNY BEHANAN: ADV. DEAN KURIAKOSE: SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Aadhaar has been made mandatory for the BPL families to avail the benefits of health schemes being run by the Government, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of people whose biometrics information has been collected for various health initiatives thereunder;
- (c) whether the data such as biometrics, personal health record, personal information are being collected after obtaining the consent of the citizens and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken/being taken to keep the data secure along with the steps taken/proposed to be taken in this regard by the States/UTs/Scheme-wise?

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

- (a) to (d): Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is the world's largest publicly funded health assurance scheme which provides health cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to 12 crore families. AB-PMJAY is a scheme notified under Section 7 of Aadhaar Act, which requires the beneficiaries to undergo Aadhaar authentication for availing services under the scheme. Such beneficiaries who do not have Aadhaar, shall be offered alternate and viable means of identification for delivery of benefit or services as per the guidelines issued by National Health Authority (NHA) and in compliance with Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act.

AB-PMJAY beneficiaries are verified through Aadhaar e-KYC and have to undergo Aadhaar authentication at the time of availing services. As on 05.02.2024, approximately 29.2 crore beneficiaries have undergone Aadhaar authentication at NHA's IT platform under the scheme. During e-KYC/authentication, beneficiary details like name, guardian name, gender and address are collected. Further, at the time of treatment, beneficiary's medical details are collected. The consent of the beneficiary is duly recorded every time the data are collected. Data collected under the scheme are secure and stored in data warehouse in an encrypted form in accordance with established Application Data Security Norms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1324 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Organ Recipient
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kuruva Gorantla Madhav

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1324 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH FEBRUARY, 2024

## ORGANRECIPIENT

## 1324. SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact that between 1995 and 2021, four out of five organ recipients have been men in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take steps to address this issue 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) & (b) As per records available with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, out of total 36640 transplants done from deceased and living donors, 29695 were done on male and 6945 were done on female during the period from 1995 to 2021, which is approximately 4 transplants done on male against 1 transplant done on female. In recent years, the data regarding total transplants along with male to female ratio are as follows:
- (c) The Government of India has implemented the National Organ Transplant Program under which steps have been taken to increase awareness on organ donation in the country. In order to narrow down the trend of gender disparity in organ transplants, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been conducting regular awareness/sensitization sessions and activities on various ethical aspects of organ donation and transplantation for different stakeholders, namely State Government representatives, Legal representatives, Police personnel, Non-Governmental Organizations, healthcare professionals of Institutions/Hospitals, etc.

|   Year |   Total Transplants |   Total Male |   Total Female | Ratio (Male:Female)   |
|--------|---------------------|--------------|----------------|-----------------------|
|   2019 |               12666 |         9162 |           3504 | 2.61:1                |
|   2020 |                7443 |         5389 |           2054 | 2.62:1                |
|   2021 |               12259 |         9120 |           3139 | 2.91:1                |
|   2022 |               16041 |        11273 |           4768 | 2.36:1                |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1322 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Illness due to lack of Menstrual Hygiene Products
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Abhishek Banerjee

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1322 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09/02/2024

## ILLNESS DUE TO LACK OF MENSTRUALHYGIENE PRODUCTS 1322. SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state;

- (a) whether the Government has data on the number of menstruating women in the rural areas who have continued access to menstrual hygiene products in 2023;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has data on illnesses caused by the lack of menstrual hygiene products in 2023; 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 (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

- (a) to (d) Data related to the numbers of menstruating women in the rural areas who have continued access to menstrual hygiene products and data on illnesses caused by the lack of menstrual hygiene products are not centrally maintained. However, the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21), shows that percentage of women aged 15-24 years using hygienic method of protection during their menstrual period has increased from 57.6 % in NFHS-4 (2015-16) to 77.3% in NFHS-5. Similarly, the usage of Sanitary Napkins has also increased from 42% to 64%.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare implements the 'Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene' under Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) to reach out all adolescents girls in the age group of 10-19 years. The objectives of the scheme are to increase awareness among adolescent girls on menstrual hygiene, to increase access to and use of high quality sanitary napkins by adolescent girls and to ensure safe disposal of sanitary napkins in an environmentally friendly manner.

The ASHA workers promote of the scheme and distributing the sanitary napkin packs at a subsidized rate of Rs. 6/- for a pack of 6 napkins and arranging monthly meetings with the adolescent girls in their area to deliberate on varies health issues including menstrual hygiene management.

Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), Government has launched Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins at Rs. 1/per pad for women to ensure easy availability of the menstrual health services at affordable prices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1321 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: India Advocacy for Global South
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel, Khagen Murmu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1321 ANSWERED ON- 09/02/2024

## INDIA ADVOCACY FOR GLOBAL SOUTH

1321. SHRI PATEL HASMUKHBHAI SOMABHAI SHRI KHAGEN MURMU

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

- (a) the steps taken by India to champion the cause of the Global
- South; and
- (b)   the   perception   and   impact   on   developing   and   developed countries of India's advocacy of issues relevant for Global South?

## ANSWER

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

(DR. RAJKUMAR RANJAN SINGH)

(a & b)  India has always been committed towards addressing the needs and aspirations of the fellow- developing countries and has been   constructively   championing   the   cause   of   holistic   humancentric development of countries of the Global South. With this in view, the  Government of India has undertaken several steps to promote self-reliance among countries of the Global South which include:

-  Enhancing   connectivity   and   economic   inter-linkages   by undertaking projects ranging from large scale infrastructure development   to   community   related   projects   in   various sectors,   including   health,   housing,   environment   and
- education.
-  Extending financial, budgetary and humanitarian assistance to partner countries to aid them in mitigating economic challenges and overcome crises.

-  Contributing towards capacity building and skill development in the Global South by offering scholarships and training programs to students and professionals.

Further,   in   line   with   Prime   Minister's   vision   that   India's   G20 Presidency be shaped in consultation with fellow partners in the Global South, India hosted a two-day Voice of Global South Summit on 12-13 January 2023, in virtual format. India hosted the 2 nd  Voice of   Global   South   Summit   on   17   November   2023,   again   in   virtual format. Throughout its G20 Presidency, India worked to ensure that the   concerns   and   priorities   of   the   Global   South   received   due cognizance in various verticals of the G20, and were duly factored in finding   solutions   to   the   most   pressing   contemporary   global challenges.

The induction of the African Union into the G20 as a permanent member during India's G20 Presidency at the New Delhi G20 Summit on   09-10   September   2023   and   the G20   New   Delhi   Leaders' Declaration adopted unanimously by the G20 member countries are reflections   of   the   perception   and   impact   on   developing   and developed   countries   of   India's   advocacy   of   issues   relevant   for Global South.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1319 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Sub-Centres under PM-ABHIM
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy, Balashowry Vallabbhaneni

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1319 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH FEBRUARY,2024

## 'SUB-CENTRES UNDER PM-ABHIM'

## 1319. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY: SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of sub-centres under PM-ABHIM in the country, State/UT-wise, which does not have buildings;
- (b) whether it is true that Government has decided to construct 18,000 sub-centres which does not have their own buildings under PM-ABHIM; and
- (c) if so, the details of the sub-centres constructed/being constructed under above scheme in the State of Andhra Pradesh, district-wise?

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

(a) to (c) Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PMABHIM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with some Central Sector Components (CS) which has an outlay of Rs.64,180 Crores for the scheme period (FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26). The objective of the scheme is to fill critical gaps in health infrastructure, surveillance and health research -spanning both the urban and rural areas. The measures under the scheme focus on developing capacities of health systems and institutions across the continuum of care at all levels viz. primary, secondary and tertiary level and on preparing health systems in responding effectively to the current and future pandemics/disasters.

Under CSS component of PM-ABHIM (including XVth Finance Commission) as informed by states, provision has been made to provide support for 17,788 Building -less Sub-Health Centres. The State wise details are attached at Annexure-I.

The total number of sub centres functioning in Andhra Pradesh are 11,480.

## State wise details Construction of ' Building-less ' Sub-Health Centres

## under PM-ABHIM

| S. No.   | State         |   Units allocated during FY 2021-22&2022-23 |
|----------|---------------|---------------------------------------------|
| 1        | Assam         |                                         847 |
| 2        | Bihar         |                                        5696 |
| 3        | Jharkhand     |                                        2027 |
| 4        | Manipur       |                                          83 |
| 5        | Meghalaya     |                                         182 |
| 6        | Odisha        |                                        1199 |
| 7        | Punjab        |                                          11 |
| 8        | Rajasthan     |                                        2652 |
| 9        | Uttar Pradesh |                                        4862 |
| 10       | West Bengal   |                                         229 |
|          | Total         |                                       17788 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1317 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Use of Drones in Health Sector
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: L.S. Tejasvi Surya, Nalin Kumar Kateel, Rajendra Dhedya  Gavit, Ram Kripal Yadav, Ravi Kishan Shukla, Tapir Gao, Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal, Umesh G. Jadhav, Prathap Simha, Shankar Lalwani

## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1317 TO BE ANSWEREDON 9 TH FEBRUARY 2024

## USE OF DRONES IN HEALTH SECTOR

## 1317. SHRI L. S. TEJASVI SURYA:

SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

SHRI RAJENDRADHEDYAGAVIT:

SHRI RAM KRIPALYADAV:

SHRI RAVI KISHAN:

SHRI TAPIR GAO:

DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL:

DR. UMESH G. JADHAV:

SHRI PRATHAPSIMHA:

SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is planning to bring any reforms in the healthcare sector with respect to the use of drones for the healthcare services;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana to enhance the accessibility of healthcare for people residing in remote areas?

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

(a) to (c): The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)'s i-DRONE initiative has completed various research projects to establish evidence for the use of drones for transporting various healthcare medical essentials such as vaccines, medications, diagnostic samples, blood and its components, etc. in various regions and terrain in India.

This Ministry with the support of National Health System Resource Centre (NHSRC) has initiated a pilot project for use of drones across 29 institutions including 13 AIIMS set up under Prime Minister Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) to provide healthcare related services to identified Community Health Centres (CHCs) with a view to enhance outreach and accessibility of healthcare services in remote and areas with difficult geographical terrain.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1314 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Voters
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, K. Muraleedharan, Behanan Benny, Mohammad Jawed, Anto  Antony, Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1314

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 09 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024

## GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM FOR VOTERS

## 1314. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN:

SHRI BENNY BEHANAN:

DR. MOHAMMAD JAWED:

SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Election  Commission  of  India  put  in  place  a  grievance redressal mechanism for voters whose names have been deleted from the voter list  due to the  non-linking  of Aadhaar, if  so,  the  details  thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) the details of the consequences of the deletion of names of citizens from voter lists due to the non-linking of Aadhaar with voter ID;
- (c) whether the ECI has put in place some mechanism for the voter whose Aadhaar has been linked with voter ID and they wish to withdraw the consent for linking, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the ECI has been given the Aadhaar Authentication permission for Voter ID linking, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## 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 information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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