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Lok Sabha Question No. 2633 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Monitoring of Nirbhaya Fund
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2633 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2023

## MONITORING OF NIRBHAYA FUND

## 2633. SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has devised any mechanism to monitor the utilization of Nirbhaya Fund allocated to States;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  conducts  audits  or  evaluations  to  assess  the utilization of Nirbhaya Fund; and
- (d) if so, the details of the under performing States under the said fund?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) : The Government of India had set up a dedicated fund called 'Nirbhaya Fund' for implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and security for women in the country. An Empowered Committee (EC) of officers constituted under Nirbhaya  Framework  appraises  and  recommends  the  proposals  for  funding  under Nirbhaya Fund in conjunction with the concerned Ministries/ Departments/ Implementing  Agencies.  After  appraisal  by  the  EC,  the  concerned  Ministries/ Departments  obtain  approval  of  their  respective  competent  financial  authorities  to release funds out of their respective budgets and implement the approved projects/ schemes directly or through States/ UTs/ Implementing Agencies, State/ UT-wise.

As per the provisions contained under the General Financial Rules, 2017, the accounts of the grantee institutions under Nirbhaya Fund are also subject to audit by the  CAG  and  Internal  audit  of  the  Ministry/  Department-concerned  from  time  to time.  The Ministries/Departments continuously review the implementation of projects, throughout  the  Financial  Year  ensuring  that  the  intended  benefit  of  the  scheme reaches  the  targeted  beneficiaries.   This  is  a  regular  monitoring  and  evaluation process  adopted  by  each  Ministry/Department.  The  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child Development,  being  the  nodal  Ministry  reviews  the  progress  of  all  projects  under implementation  under  the  Nirbhaya  Fund  in  its  quarterly  Empowered  Committee meetings. In these EC meetings, implementing agencies, that is, State Governments and  Central  Ministries  are  present,  and  projects  are  reviewed  in  detail.  The Empowered Committee has met 4 times in 2020-21, 5 times in 2021-22 and 4 times in 2022-23. Meeting of the EC was last held on 24 th  July 2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2632 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Ban on Combination Drugs
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2632 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04 TH AUGUST, 2023

## BAN ON COMBINATION DRUGS

2632: SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE: SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed to impose ban on certain combination of drugs as per the recommendations of the expert panel constituted in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the list of banned combination of drugs; and
- (c) the reasons specified by the expert panel for each of the drugs banned?

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

(a) to (c): The Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Department of Health and Family Welfare) has recently prohibited the manufacture for sale, sale or distribution for human use of 14 Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) vide gazette notification dated 02.06.2023 vide S.O No. 2394(E) to 2407(E) on the basis of recommendation of expert committee, that there is no therapeutic justification for such FDCs and the FDCs may involve risk to human beings and hence, in the larger public interest, it is necessary to prohibit the manufacture for sale, sale or distribution of such FDCs which were agreed by Drugs Technical Advisory Board. The List of 14 banned FDCs is enclosed as Annexure 'A'.

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List of 14 Fixed Dose Combinations prohibited for manufacture for sale, sale or distribution for human use vide Gazette notification No. S.O No. 2394(E) to 2407(E) dated 02.06.2023

1. Nimesulide + Paracetamol dispersible tablets
2. Amoxicillin + Bromhexine
3. Pholcodine + Promethazine
4. Chlorpheniramine maleate + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium chloride + Menthol
5. Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Codeine syrup
6. Ammonium Chloride + Bromhexine + Dextromethorphan
7. Bromhexine + Dextromethorphan + Ammonium Chloride + Menthol
8. Dextromethorphan + Chlorpheniramine + Guaifenesin + Ammonium Chloride
9. Paracetamol + Bromhexine + Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine + Guaifenesin
10. Salbutamol + Bromhexine
11. Chlorpheniramine +Codeine phosphate +Menthol syrup
12. Phenytoin + Phenobarbitone sodium
13. Ammonium Chloride + Sodium Citrate + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Menthol (100mg + 40mg + 2.5mg + 0.9mg) , (125mg + 55mg + 4mg + 1mg) , (110mg + 46mg + 3mg + 0.9mg) & (130mg + 55mg + 3mg + 0.5mg) per 5ml syrup
14. Salbutamol + Hydroxyethyltheophylline (Etofylline) + Bromhexine.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2631 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Nyaya Bandhu Scheme
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian

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

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 2631

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 4th AUGUST, 2023

## Nyaya Bandhu Scheme

2631.DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

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

- (a) the number of Pro Bono Clubs operational under the Nyaya Bandhu scheme in the country;
- (b) whether the officials from Department of Justice regularly visit the law schools to assess the functioning of Pro Bono Clubs and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  details  of  funds  allocated  to  the  law  colleges  to  develop  the  standard operating procedure for Pro Bono Clubs from 2021?

## 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 (c) Department of Justice (DoJ),Government of India had launched the Pro Bono Club Scheme in the year 2020 with the aim to instill in young legal minds the culture of pro bono legal services. 89 Law schools have been onboarded, since 2020. To assess the functioning of these Pro Bono Clubs, visits to the Law schools have been undertaken by officials from DoJ on periodical basis and on a regular basis interactions with the Pro Bono Club members at the orientation programmes and  at  the  monthly  meetings  (offline  and  online)  have  been  held.  There  is  a standard  operating  procedure  (SOP)  for  conducting  various  activities  under  Pro Bono Clubs being run by these Law Schools. It broadly covers providing pro bono litigation  assistance  to  lawyers,  dedicating  certain  number  of  hours  for  the  pro bono services throughout the year, conducting community legal awareness camps in the  nearby  villages,  undertaking  research  and  documentation  work  and promoting alternative  dispute  resolution  mechanism  etc.  Each  Pro  Bono  Club  is given an annual grant of Rs 1 lakh for a period of two years only. Pro Bono Clubs are required to submit report, annually. Till 15 th  July, 2023, Rs1.18 crore has been disbursed to these Law colleges.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2615 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Production in Ordnance Factories
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Rakesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2615

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04 th  August, 2023

## PRODUCTION IN ORDNANCE FACTORIES

## 2615. SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the works assigned to Ordnance Factory, Khamaria, Gun carriage factory and vehicle factory at Jabalpur during the current financial year;
- (b)  whether the  target  has  been assigned for production  in  these factories, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the demand for manufactured products has increased in other countries;
- (d) if so, whether the opportunities to export these products have also increased; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to increase production in these factories?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a) & (b):  During the current financial year 2023-24, Ordnance Factory Khamaria (a Unit of Munitions India Limited), Gun Carriage Factory, Jabalpur (a Unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited) and Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited) have been assigned workload of Rs. 3197 crore, Rs. 750 crore and Rs. 875 crore, respectively.
- (c) & (d):  Yes, Sir. Some of the products manufactured by these DPSUs have good export potential and concerned DPSUs are making concerted efforts to tap the export opportunities.
- (e):    To  increase  the  production,  Ministry  is  providing  various  financial  and  non-financial support to the new DPSUs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2613 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Conversion of Udaipur Passport Kendra
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2613

ANSWERED ON- 04/08/2023

## CONVERSION OF UDAIPUR PASSPORT KENDRA

†2613. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA

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

(a)   whether   the   Government   proposes   to   upgrade   Passport   Sewa   Kendra   at   Udaipur   in Rajasthan into Regional Passport Sewa Kendra;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN) (a to c) The Ministry is in close consultation with relevant stakeholders on upgradation of Passport Sewa Laghu Kendra (PSLK), Udaipur into a full-fledged Passport Sewa Kendra (PSK).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2603 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Foreign Scholarship for Students
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Gyaneshwar Patil, Nayab Singh

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

ANSWERED ON- 04/08/2023

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2603

## FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS

†2603. SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL SHRI NAYAB SINGH

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

(a) the details of proposal by the Government to support and train students applying for foreign scholarships to provide equal opportunities to every student for scholarship;

(b) whether the Government has proposed to set up any centre to help students to get foreign scholarships across States; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the amount allocated during the last three years, State-wise including Haryana and Madhya Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

(a to c) The Ministry has no scheme to support and train students applying for foreign scholarships.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2601 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Contribution of National Maritime Heritage Complex
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Dipsinh Shankarsinh Rathod, Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2601

ANSWERED ON 04.08.2023

## CONTRIBUTION OF NATIONAL MARITIME HERITAGE COMPLEX

2601.  SHRI DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD: SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) whether the National Maritime Heritage Complex  (NMHC)  contributed to preserving and showcasing India's diverse maritime traditions and cultural heritage and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the notable partnerships/collaborations the NMHC established has with international  maritime  institutions  to  promote  cross-cultural  exchange  and  knowledge sharing;
- (c) the  details  of  significant  historical  discoveries  or  artifacts  uncovered  during underwater archaeological expeditions supported by the NMHC;
- (d) whether  the  NMHC  leveraged  technology  and  innovative  exhibits  to  create  an immersive and educational experience for visitors interested in India's maritime history; and
- (e) the  future  plans  and  expansion  strategies  for  the  National  Maritime  Heritage Complex to further promote maritime heritage awareness and tourism in India?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c)   In order to showcase India's rich and diverse maritime heritage, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has envisioned developing a National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal near Ahmedabad. NMHCwill comprise of fourteen galleries including a naval gallery highlighting India's maritime heritage from the Harappan times to the present day. Coastal states pavilions displaying the diverse maritime heritage of India's  states  and  union  territories  will  also  feature  in  the  complex.A  Memorandum  of Understanding has been signed with the country of Portugal for cultural collaboration on development  of  NMHC.Similar  MoUs  have  also  been  proposed  with  many  other countries  with  which  India  hasa  history  of  maritime  contacts.  Around  35%  of  the construction for Phase I A has been completed so far.

(d)  to  (e)  At  NMHC  importance  would  be  placed  on  using  an  educational  and entertaining approach that utilises cutting-edge technology to raise awareness of India's maritime  heritage.  Itwill  inspire  visitors  towards  India's  future  maritime  endeavours through  immersive  communication,  revealing  spaces  and  interactive  technology.  The complex  is  expected  to  boost  tourism  in  the  region  and  contribute  to  economic development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2600 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Regional Geriatric Centres
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2600 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 04TH AUGUST, 2023

## REGIONALGERIATRIC CENTRES

## 2600. SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to increase the number of Regional Geriatric Centres under National Programme for Healthare of Elderly (NPHCE);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to increase the number of districts covered by NPHCE in Andhra Pradesh; 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) & (d) Need and necessity determine expansion of Regional Geriatric Centre (RGC). Under the Tertiary Component of the National Programme for Health Care for the Elderly (NPHCE), 19 Regional Geriatric Centres (RGCs) are sanctioned in 18 States / Union Territories (UTs) for providing Geriatric Health Care Services to the Elderly population of our country.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh is implementing the NPHCE in all 26 districts of the State. Geriatric clinics have been established in all 12 Districts Hospitals, 51 Area Hospitals and 177 Community Health Centres (CHCs) with dedicated staff to provide services to the elderly population. At Primary Health Centres (PHCs), a geriatric OPD is conducted every Thursday.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2599 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Scarcity and Inadequate Supply of Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Dulal Chandra Goswami

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2599 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 04.08.2023

## Scarcity and Inadequate Supply of Fertilizers

## 2599:  SHRI  DULAL CHANDRA GOSWAMI:

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

- (a)        the  initiative  taken  by  the  Government  to  deal  with  the  problem  of  scarcity  and inadequate supply of fertilizers being faced by the farmers during the last three years, year and State-wise particularly Bihar; and
- (b)       the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to improve the present supply  chain  and  distribution  system  of  fertilizers  for  the  convenience  of  the farmers in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

- (a): The  availability  of  fertilizers  has  remained  comfortable  across  all  the  states including the state of Bihar during the last 3 years.  However, following steps are taken by  the  Government  every  season  to  meet  the  adequate  and  timely  requirement  of fertilizers in the country including Bihar:
- i. Before the commencement of each cropping season, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), in consultation with all the State Governments, assesses the state-wise & month-wise requirement of fertilizers.
- ii. On  the  basis  of  requirement  projected,  Department  of  Fertilizers  allocates sufficient/  adequate  quantities  of  fertilizers  to  States  by  issuing  monthly  supply plan and continuously monitors the availability.
- iii. The  movement  of  all  major  subsidized  fertilizers  is  monitored  throughout  the country  by  an  on-line  web  based  monitoring  system  called  integrated  Fertilizer Monitoring System (iFMS);
- iv. The State Governments are regularly advised to coordinate with manufacturers and importers of fertilizers for streamlining the supplies.

- v. Regular Weekly Video Conference is conducted jointly by DA&FW and DoF with State Agriculture Officials and corrective actions are taken to dispatch fertilizers as indicated by the State Governments.
- vi. The  gap  between  demand  (requirement)  and  production  of  fertilizers  is  met through  imports. The import for the  season is also finalized well  in  advance  to ensure timely availability.

(b): Department  of  Fertilizers  has  a  robust  supply  chain  and  distribution  system  of fertilizers to ensure timely availability of fertilizers across all the states and UTs in the country. However, distribution of fertilizers in the districts within the states and UTs is the mandate of respective state governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2596 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Maternity Benefits
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey, Imtiaz Jaleel Syed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2596 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2023

## MATERNITY BENEFITS

2596.  SHRI RITESH PANDEY: SHRI SYED IMTIAZ JALEEL:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has restricted maternity benefits under PMMVY to one child per family, when the National Food Security Act, 2013 clearly states that all  pregnant women (except those already covered in the formal sector) are entitled to maternity benefits of Rs. 6,000 per child;
- (b) whether the Government in December 2016 had promised that  all pregnant women would be provided the same maternity benefits;
- (c) if so, whether the Government has any plan to extend the maternity benefits to all the pregnant women and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  raise  the  maternity  benefits  from  Rs. 6,000, fixed in 2013, to at least account for the inflation during the intervening period and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) stipulates that 'subject to such schemes as may be framed by the Central Government, every Pregnant Women & Lactating Mother (PW&LM), except those who are in regular employment with the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking or those who are in receipt of similar benefits under any law for the time being in force, shall be entitled to maternity benefit of not less than rupees six thousand, in such instalments as may be prescribed by the Central Government'.

The Ministry is implementing 'Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana  Yojana (PMMVY)'  in  accordance  with  the  NFSA.  Under,  PMMVY  payment  of  maternity benefits of ₹5,000/- in beneficiary's bank/post office account is provided. The eligible beneficiary receives the remaining cash incentive, as per approved norms towards Maternity Benefit, under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) after institutional delivery, so that on an average, a woman gets ₹6000/-.

Under Mission Shakti, effective from 01.04.2022, the maternity benefit has been extended to the second child subject to her being a girl, amounting to  ₹6,000/- to discourage pre-birth sex selection and promote the girl child.

In December, 2016, the Government had announced a pan-India implementation of a Maternity Benefit Programme for pregnant women and lactating mothers.  That announcement has been successfully implemented as the 'Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)' from 01.01.2017.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2592 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Status of National Maritime Heritage Complex
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Arvind Kumar Sharma, Anil Firojiya, Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2592 ANSWERED ON 04.08.2023

## STATUS OF NATIONAL MARITIME HERITAGE COMPLEX

2592.  DR. ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA: SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA: DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL:

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

- (a) the  present  status  of  progress  on  the  construction  of  the  National  Maritime Heritage  Complex  Lothal  being  constructed  at  Gandhinagar  in  Gujarat  including  the date by which the said work is likely to be completed;
- (b) the manner in which the said heritage complex is likely to be effective in learning the maritime history of India; and
- (c) the estimated cost likely to be incurred on the construction of the said heritage complex and the area of land in acres required therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The construction of phase 1A of the project is in full swing and physical progress of nearly 35% has been achieved and the same is targeted to be completed by2024.
- (b) The complex will comprise of 14 galleries which will consolidate all diverse and vibrant maritime artefacts from ancient to modern times and the maritime history of India will be showcased through edutainment approach using latest technology.
- (c) An estimated cost of Rs. 573.12 crore has been approved for Phase-1A of the project and landadmeasuring 400 acres has been earmarked for the project.

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