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Lok Sabha Question No. 1295 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Firing on Indian Fishermen
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: S. Ramalingam

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1295

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 th  February, 2024

## FIRING ON INDIAN FISHERMEN

## 1295. SHRI RAMALINGAM S.:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the status of enquiry with respect to the officer of an Indian Navy ship who opened fire on Indian fishermen involved in fishing activities near Kodiakkarai;
- (b) the details related to the compensation paid along with subsequent actions taken by the Government against such delinquent officer;
- (c) whether the Government has taken steps for release of Indian fishermen apprehended by Maldives Navy on 22.10.2023 and waiver of the penalty imposed for Indian fishing vessel bearing registration number IND-TN-12-MM-6376, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has taken any steps for release of Indian Fishermen and 5 Fishing boats bearing registration numbers IND-TN-10-MM-860, IND-IN-10-MM-985, IND-TN-10-MM-915, IND-TN-10-MM-717 and IND-TN-10-MM-972 apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on 28.10.2023; and

(e) if so, the details and subsequent action thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

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

- (a) & (b): Board of Inquiry has been completed on 18 th  December, 2022 and administrative action has been taken against the Indian Naval Officer. Compensation of Rs. 2 lakhs was paid to Mr. Veeravel, S/o Kasirajan, Vanagiri of Mayiladuthurai District who was seriously injured in the firing incident. 06 other fishermen who suffered minor injuries were paid Rs. 1.20 lakh (Rs. 20,000/- per fisherman) from Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund.
- (c):  Yes,  Sir.  After  close  follow-up  by  High  Commission  of  India  in  Male,  all  12  Indian fishermen onboard fishing vessel IND-TN-12-MN-6376 have been repatriated safely to India. Due diplomatic action has been taken by High Commission of India in Male with the relevant authorities in Maldives regarding the fine imposed on the vessel.
- (d) & (e): Yes, Sir. Among the 37 Indian fishermen apprehended, 36 have been repatriated in November, 2023 and 01 fisherman has been jailed for 02 years on charges of crossing IMBL repeatedly as he was apprehended in 2022 also. Due diplomatic action has been taken for release of the 05 fishing boats with the relevant authorities in Sri Lanka.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1294 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Study Permits to Indian Students
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1294

## ANSWERED ON- 09/02/2024

## STUDY PERMITS TO INDIAN STUDENTS

## 1294.  DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR

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

- (a) whether the issuance of study permits to Indian students by the
- Government of Canada has seen a significant drop of 86% in the last quarter compared to the previous one primarily due to diplomatic tensions/strained diplomatic relations with India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   the   total   number   of   study   permits   to   Indian   students   issued during the last three years and the current year;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to take steps to improve the
- diplomatic relations with Canada in near future for the sake of our students; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a & b) We have seen some reports regarding a reduction in the number of study permits issued by the Government of Canada to Indian students in the last quarter of the year 2023. Exact data re- garding study permits issued during this period is not available.

There could be many reasons for the reduction in study permits including deportation notices issued to some Indian students with valid visas, a deteriorating security situation in Canada, increase in hate crimes, and efficiency of the visa issuance process.

- (c) Data regarding the total number of study permits issued by the
- Government of Canada to Indian students in the last three years is given below:

## [Source: Government of Canada]

-  2021 - 1,69,330
-  2022 - 2,25,835
-  2023 - 2,15,910*

## *Data is for January to November 2023. Data for 2024 is not available.

(d & e) The Government is engaged with Canada through diplomatic channels on all issues of mutual concern. We have also asked the Canadian government to take constructive measures to address our security concerns and ensure safety of all Indian nationals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1293 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Setting up of Medical College in Khagaria
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Mehboob Ali Kaiser

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1293 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 th FEBRUARY, 2024

## SETTING UPOFMEDICALCOLLEGE IN KHAGARIA

## †1293. CH. MEHBOOB ALI KAISER:

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

- (a) whether no medical college has been established in Khagaria district despite its name being listed under the list of aspirational districts by Niti Aayog;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to establish medical college in the said district; and
- (d) if so, the time by which the medical college is likely to be established in the said district 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): 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 Government medical colleges have already been approved in three phases incluiding 8 medical colleges in Bihar at Purnia, Saran (Chhapara), Samastipur, Sitamarhi, Jhanjharpur, Siwan, Buxar and Jamui,of which 03 medical colleges have been approved in aspirational districts, namely Purnia, Sitamarhi and Jamui.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) scheme, support has been provided to Government of Bihar for upgradation of 06 Government Medical Colleges one each in Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Bhagalpur and two medical colleges in Patna by setting up of Super Specialty blocks and also 02 AIIMS at Patna and Darbhanga have been approved.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1290 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Setting up of Research Cadre in Medical Colleges
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1290 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH FEBRUARY, 2024

## SETTING UPOF RESEARCH CADRE IN MEDICALCOLLEGES

## 1290. SHRI ANILFIROJIYA:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the youth of the country have established a new benchmark in the field of medical research in the world during the pandemic, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to set up a separate research cadre in medical colleges for research;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the type of research cadre proposed to be set up;
- (d) whether any step has been taken by the Government for prevention and cure of lethal disease like Hepatitis B; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken in this regard?

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

- (a): India's young people have stepped up as researchers, innovators and communicators on the frontline, promoting health and safety during the pandemic. Numerous articles have been published by Indian students/researchers in reputed national and international journals during the pandemic and thus contributing to research related to COVID-19 pandemic. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) including its young scientists have played a pivotal role in management of COVID-19 pandemic. Besides issuing various health advisories, ICMR has facilitated setting up of 3250 testing labs across the country. Also, ICMR has developed Covaxin in partnership with Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL).

(b) and (c): The Department of Health Research (DHR) has established Multidisciplinary Research Units (MRUs) in government medical colleges and Model Rural Health Research Units (MRHRUs) to promote medical research in the country. So far 115 MRUs and 33 MRHRUs have been established in different States and Union Territories. However, there is no such proposal to set up a separate research cadre in medical colleges for research under consideration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

(d) and (e): National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP) was launched in 2018 under the aegis of the National Health Mission, in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). The scope of the program was expanded to include management of Hepatitis B in 2019. Hepatitis B is a vaccine preventable disease and the program, in coordination with immunization division is ensuring Hepatitis B birth dose vaccine and Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin to babies born to Hepatitis B positive mothers. The program envisages prevention through awareness generation and management of viral hepatitis by providing free diagnosis and treatment of Hepatitis B to eligible patients.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1287 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: AYUSH Colleges
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1287 ANSWERED ON 09/02/2024

## AYUSH COLLEGES

## 1287. DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

a) whether the Government proposes to fill up all posts lying vacant in AYUSH Colleges in the country; and

- b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise and category-wise?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a)- (b) Public Health being a State subject, the filling up all posts lying vacant in AYUSH Colleges  comes  under  the  purview  of  respective  State/UT  Governments.  Filling  up  of  the vacant  posts  is  a  continuous  process  and  vacant  posts  are  being  filled  from  time  to  time. However, under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM), there is a provision of financial assistance for establishment of new AYUSH Colleges in the States where  availability  of  AYUSH  teaching  institutions  is  inadequate  in  Government  Sector. Accordingly, State/UT Governments may avail eligible financial assistance by submitting the suitable proposals through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per the provision of NAM guidelines.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1285 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: AIIMS in Karnataka
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Prajwal Revanna

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1285 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 th FEBRUARY 2024

## AIIMS IN KARNATAKA

## 1285. SHRI PRAJWAL REVANNA.

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that State of Karnataka is not having single AIIMS, if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (b) whether the Government proposes to set up one such institute in the State, if so, the place identified for such purpose and time by which it is likely to be setup in Karnataka?

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

(a) to (b): Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are set up in different parts of the country, keeping in view the gaps in availability of tertiary health care facilities. Tilll date, 22 AIIMS have been approved under the Scheme. Proposal for setting up of AIIMS at Hubli -Dharwad region in Karnataka has been received from the State Government. The proposal has not been approved.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1279 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: National Mental Health Survey
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Jasbir Singh Gill

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1279 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 TH FEBRUARY, 2024

## NATIONALMENTALHEALTH SURVEY

## 1279. SHRI JASBIR SINGH GILL:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the objectives and timeline of the National Mental Health Survey 2 (NMHS 2);
- (b) the differences between the scope and methodology of the National Mental Health Survey 2015-16 and NMHS 2; and
- (c) the details of the steps taken by the Government to improve the NMHS 2, as recommended by the Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in its 148th Report?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE (PROF. S. P. SINGH BAGHEL)

- (a) The Objectives of the National Mental Health Survey 2 (NMHS 2) are as follows:
- i. Generate burden estimates for State / UT and pooled national estimates of priority mental health problems in a representative population,
- ii. Identify the disability, socio-economic impact including individual and family burden of illness, pathways to care and service utilisation pattern,
- iii. Characterize mental disorders / illness with respect to vulnerable and / or special populations including assessing impact of Covid-19.
- iv. Conduct Health System Assessment and Resource mapping for Mental Health Care.
- (b) and (c): The scope and methodology undertaken to improve the National Mental Health Survey 2, which is in consonance of the recommendations of the Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in its 148th Report, includes the following:

i. Coverage of NMHS 2 is all States (28) and UTs (8) while NMHS-I covered 12 states, i.e. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Manipur.. ii. NMHS 2 covers the age group of adolescents (13 to 17 years) and all adults of age 18 and above across all states, while NMHS-I covered adolescents across 4 states.

iii. Focus of NMHS 2 enquiry has been expanded to Public Health priority on mental illness conditions including thematic studies related to vulnerable populations such as children and women's mental health, geriatric mental health, migration, climate change, mental health amongst tribal population and mental health care during disasters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1273 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1273

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 th  February, 2024

## NEXT GENERATION OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS

1273. DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI:

- Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  has  signed  a  contract  for  procurement  of  six  next  generation offshore patrol vessels for the Coast Guard; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Coast Guard proposes to replace many ageing vessels used for patroling and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether it is a fact that such vessels are proposed to be equipped with multipurpose drones
- and AI capability; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

- MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI AJAY BHATT) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (a)  &  (b):    Yes,  Sir.  Ministry  of  Defence  has  signed  a  Contract  with  Mazagon  Dock Shipbuilders  Ltd.  (MDL)  Mumbai  on  20 th   December,  2023  for  procurement  of  six  Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for Indian Coast Guard (ICG) under the Buy (Indian - IDDM) category at a total cost of Rs.1614.89 Crore. (c):   The ageing vessels are replaced on completion of their designed life and based on the analysis of hull/machinery conditions. (d) & (e):  Multipurpose drones & AI are among the advanced equipment for the NGOPVs as
- per the contract. The equipment procurement is carried out by the contracted shipyard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Marine Research
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: D. M. Kathir Anand, Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1271 ANSWERED ON 09.02.2024

## MARINE RESEARCH

1271.  SHRID.M. KATHIR ANAND:

DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to conduct Marine Research through The  National  Technology  Centre  for  Ports,  Waterways  and  Coasts  (NTCPWC) established  at  the  discovery  campus  of  IIT  Madras  at  Thaiyur  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether the NTCPWC  aimed  to  do  research and studies on sediment transportation, navigation, dredging and siltation, port and coastal engineering, autonomous platforms and vehicles and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the funds allocated for the establishment of NTCPWC and the steps taken by the Government  to  create  solutions  towards  enabling  the  modernization  of  the  marine sector in India?

## ANSWER

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

(a) (b)& (c) The  Government has established  National Technology  Centre for  Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC) in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras,  Chennai  under  the  umbrella  of  Sagarmala  Programme  of  Ministry  of  Ports, Shipping & Waterways to provide innovative and applied research-based engineering solutions to various issues related to ports, waterways and coasts in the country. The institute is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories including Sediment Management and  Test  Basin,  Bridge  Mission  Simulator,  Field  Research  laboratory  and  Marine Information and Communication laboratory. The institute has undertaken more than 120 research and technical support projects for ports and waterways and developed more than 10 innovative products which are ready for commercialization. Some of the notable indigenous  solutions  include  Online  Dredging  Monitoring  System,  Next  Generation Technology for Hydrometeorology monitoring, Real Time - Underwater Keel Clearance, Indigenous Vessel Traffic Management  System,  Unmanned  Surface  Vessel  for Autonomous Hydrographic and Oceanographic Surveys, Next Generation navigation for waterways and Digital Twins.

NTCPWC has been set up at a cost of Rs. 77 Cr. with financial assistance from the Government and its subordinate organisations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-09
Subject: Trauma Centres on National Highways
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P.P. Chaudhary

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1270 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 th FEBRUARY, 2024

## TRAUMACENTRES ON NATIONALHIGHWAYS

## 1270 : SHRI P.P CHAUDHARY:

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

- (a) the details of the trauma centres along the National Highways in Rajasthan, particularly in Pali parliamentary constituency;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to establish more trauma centres in the State and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the details of the measures taken by the Government to facilitate the creation of a comprehensive database in this regard 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 (c) During 11 th Five Year Plan (2007-2012) under scheme ' Assistance for Capacity Building for Developing Trauma Care Facilities in Government Hospitals on National Highways ' , 10 Trauma Care Facilites (TCFs) were sanctioned in Government Hospitals/Medical Colleges of Rajasthan, one each located in Baran, Kota, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Ajmer, Jaipur, Kotputli, Sirohi and Dungarpur. Approvals were granted on the basis of proposals received from States as per the norms of the Scheme. Beyond 12 th Five Year Plan, there is no provision of identification of new trauma care facilities under this scheme and the financial support is in terms of release of the balance share of Central assistance within the total approved cost of the approved facilities during the 11 th and 12 th FYP.

Transport Research Wing, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways collects road accident data on a calendar year basis from Police Departments of States/Union Territories and publishes in their annual publication 'Road Accidents in India'. The details are available at: https://morth.nic.in/road-accident-in-india.

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