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Lok Sabha Question No. 2185 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Employment Seminar/Job Fair for Exservicemen
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik, Shrirang Appa Barne, Sudheer Gupta, Prataprao  Jadhav, Sambhajirao Mane Dhairyasheel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2185

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 th  December, 2023

## EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR/JOB FAIR FOR EX -SERVICEMEN

2185. SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO MANDLIK: SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV: SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

- Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  has  recently  organized  an  employment  seminar/job  fair  for ex-servicemen at Gurugram; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the aims/objectives of organizing such a job fair; (c) the total number of companies that participated in the job fair along with the total number of ex-servicemen who got job in the said fair; (d) whether the Government proposes to organize more such job fairs for ex-servicemen in
- different parts of the country in future; 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. The Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) has conducted a Job Fair at Dundahera Military Station, Gurugram on 23 rd  November, 2023 with the aim and objective of Outreach to generate more job opportunities for Ex-Servicemen. (c):    A  total  of  33  Companies  participated  in the  Job Fair and  1326 job opportunities were offered to ex-servicemen by the participating companies. A total of 1139 ex-servicemen have been shortlisted for various jobs by companies for further interviews and document verification as per company selection process. (d) & (e):  Yes, Sir. Seven more DGR Employment Seminars/Job Fairs are proposed for the Financial  Year  2023-24  Pan-India  at  Chandigarh,  Vishakhapatnam,  Alwar,  Pune,  Mumbai,
- Indore and Lucknow.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2183 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Misuse of Aadhaar Cards in Passports
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2183

ANSWERED ON- 15/12/2023

## MISUSE OF AADHAAR CARDS IN PASSPORTS

2183. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :(a)   whether   the Ministry of External Affairs is considering any proposal to not accept Aadhaar card as a document of proof of age while applying for passports; (b)  if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is aware of Aadhaar cards being misused in documentation concerning issuing of passports; (d) whether incidents of significant mismatch between the age mentioned in the Aadhaar card   and   the   physical   appearance   of   the   passport   applicant   are   observed   during verification for passport applications; and (e) if so, the details of rejected passports due to mismatch in documents during the last two years and current year, State-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a to e) Ministry of External Affairs does not accept Aadhaar as proof of date of birth for the purpose of obtaining passport.

In some cases it has been observed that there appears to be a mismatch between the age mentioned in the Aadhaar card and the physical appearance of the passport applicant. Such applications are further processed on submission of other documents in support of date of birth such as birth certificate, educational certificates etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Shortage of Doctors and Paramedics
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Hasnain Masoodi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2181 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15 th DECEMBER, 2023

## SHORTAGE OF DOCTORS AND PARAMEDICS

## 2181. SHRI HASNAIN MASOODI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is cognizant of the shortage of medical and 23 paramedical staff in Ganderbal ' s District Wakura medical block;
- (b) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken to fulfil such shortage of staff;
- (c) whether the Government has fixed any timeline to address the issue of vacant posts in the health department and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a) to (d): Public health & Hospital is a State Subject. All the administrative and personnel matters related to health human resource lies with the respective State/UT Governments. Under National Health Mission, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare provides financial and technical support to States/UTs to strengthen their healthcare systems based on the requirements posed by them in their Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) within their overall resource envelope.

As per the information received from the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, there are 06 Medical Officers, 03 Dental Surgeons and 35 Paramedical Staff in Wakhura Block.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2178 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Rabies Deaths
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vijay Kumar Hansdak

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2178 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2023

## RABIES DEATHS

## 2178. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that a significantly large proportion of worldwide rabies deaths are from India and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has identified the reasons behind this upward trend and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps to reduce the cases of such deaths; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d): Yes. As per WHO -Association for the Prevention and Control of Rabies in India (APCRI) study (2004), out of 59000 rabies deaths worldwide, 20000 are from India.

Union Health Ministry has launched the National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for prevention and control of Rabies. The strategies of National Rabies Control Programme are to conduct training on appropriate animal bite management, prevention and control of Rabies, surveillance and intersectoral coordination, strengthening surveillance of Animal Bites and Rabies deaths reporting, provision of procurement of Anti-Rabies Vaccine for animal bite victims through the National Free Drug Initiative and IEC activities to create awareness. Further, to effectively control Rabies, 'National Action Plan For Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination (NAPRE) from India by 2030' has also been launched by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare alongwith Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2170 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Electronic Postal Ballot for Overseas Voters
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: M. P. Abdussamad Samadani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2170

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 15 TH  DECEMBER 2023 ELECTONIC POSTAL BALLOT FOR OVERSEAS VOTERS

## 2170. DR. M.P. ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  amend  the  Conduct  of Elections Rules to facilitate an Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System for overseas electors in order to make them participate in the election process of the country; and
- (b)  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)   and (b):  The Election Commission of India (ECI) has forwarded a proposal to  amend  the  Conduct  of  Elections  Rules,  1961  to  facilitate  Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System for overseas electors. The ECI and Ministry of  External  Affairs  have  been  working  to  address  the  various  logistical challenges  involved  in  facilitating  the  Electronic  Transmitted  Postal  Ballot  to overseas electors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2167 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Delivery of Blood with Drone
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Adala Prabhakara Reddy, Sanjeev Kumar Singari

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA

## MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2167 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 th December 2023

## DELIVERYOFBLOOD WITH DRONES

## 2167: SHRI ADALAPRABHAKARAREDDY DR. SANJEEV KUMAR SINGARI

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any initiative regarding Blood delivery with iDrone;
- (b) if so, the details regarding the viability, safety and hazards associated with blood bag deliveries via drones;
- (c) the steps taken/ proposed to be taken by the Government to address the concerns associated with blood bag deliveries via drones;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to use the iDrone initiative in other areas in the health sector; and
- (e) 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 BAGEL)

## (a) to (e)

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has not undertaken any such initiative. However, ICMR is undertaking a feasibility study in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2164 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: BRICS Plus Virtual Meet
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

ANSWERED ON- 15/12/2023

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2164

## BRICS PLUS VIRTUAL MEET

2164. SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU

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

(a)  whether India attended the recent BRICS Plus Virtual Meet on Israel-Hamas War;

(b)  if so, the details thereof and the issues which surfaced in the Meeting;

(c)  whether India reiterated its balanced stance on the ongoing Israel-Hamas War and expressed deep concern on large scale civilian casualties and  humanitarian crisis; and

(d)  if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the member nations thereto and actions proposed to end the war?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a & b) External Affairs Minister attended the "Extraordinary Joint Meeting of BRICS Leaders and Leaders of the invited BRICS Members on the situation in the Middle East with particular reference to   Gaza"   convened   by   South  Africa,   in   virtual   format,   on   21   November   2023.   The   meeting discussed the situation in Gaza following the Israel-Hamas conflict. The meeting was also attended by Leaders and representatives  of   Brazil,   Russia,   China,   South  Africa,   Saudi  Arabia,   Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Argentina and UAE.

(c & d) During the meeting, Leaders and representatives of the participating countries recalled their national positions on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

India reiterated its approach to terrorism and condemned the loss of civilian lives in the ongoing conflict, urging peaceful resolution of conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. Effective and safe delivery of humanitarian aid and the release of hostages was also emphasised.

India's long standing policy of supporting a negotiated two-state solution based on peaceful coexistence found greater resonance in the virtual summit.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: CGHS Empanelled Dental Clinics/Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: C. Lalrosanga

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2163 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH DECEMBER, 2023

## 'CGHS EMPANELLED DENTALCLINICS/HOSPITALS'

## 2163. SHRI C LALROSANGA:

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

- (a) The total number of Private Dental Hospitals/ Dental Clinics empanelled with CGHS in North East;
- (b) Whether the Government proposes to increase dental care facilities in the different cities/towns across the CGHS Wellness Centres in the North East;
- (c) If so, the details thereof; and
- (d) The response received from the Dental Hospitals/ Clinics in the North East for empanelment with CGHS?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is striving towards achieving Universal Health Coverage including Dental treatment, for all citizens, as per National Health Policy, through its various programs like Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY), Ayushman Arogya Mandir (erstwhile Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centre), Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (ABHIM), Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), and National Health Mission (NHM) through its Rural and Urban components. In addition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati, Government Medical Colleges and District Hospitals are also functioning in North Eastern region to cater all the medical related needs.

The list of CGHS empanelled private Health Care Organizations, in North East region is available at Beneficiary Corner Tab of CGHS website ( https://cghs.gov.in/CghsGovIn/faces/ViewPage.xhtml ). Out of these, Marwari Hospital, Guwahati provides dental treatment at CGHS rates. Empanelment of Health Care Organizations under CGHS is voluntary and any hospital interested may apply under Empanelment Scheme. These are then considered for onboarding the CGHS panel, subject to fulfilment of terms and conditions of empanelment.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2162 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT)
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kani K. Navas

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2162 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH DECEMBER, 2023

## NEWDRUGS AND CLINICALTRIALS (NDCT)

## 2162: SHRI K. NAVASKANI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact that even though the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules states 90 working days, in reality, the timeline overshoots the stated 90 days working timeline in majority of the cases making India unattractive for clinical development work (Phase I, Phase II, etc. which require very quick review and approval);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to provide enabling and predictable regulations in order to ensure that India has review and approval timelines in line with some of the advanced economies/regions/countries (USA, EU, SG, AUS, KOREA, etc.)?

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

- (a) to (c): Clinical trial and New drugs are regulated in India under the provisions of New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019. Timelines for processing of various applications are specified in the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019. Accordingly, applications are processed within the timelines specified under the said rules.

The said rules have the various provisions for improving transparency, accountability & predictability of approval process such as;

- i. Timelines for processing of clinical trial applications.
- ii. In case no reply received from CDSCO within the timeline it will be considered as deemed approved. However, the applicant is required to intimate CDSCO about initiation of the clinical trial.
- iii. Provisionsfor pre-submission meetingfor seeking guidance about the requirements of law and procedure and post-submission meeting for seeking guidance with regards to the queries concerning pending application.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2158 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: New Sea Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Debasree Chaudhuri

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2158

ANSWERED ON 15.12.2023

## NEW SEA PORTS

2158. MS. DEBASREE CHAUDHURI:

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

- (a)  the  number  of  new  seaports  constructed  and  the  capacity  of  the  old  ones expanded in the country so far during the last three years, port-wise; and
- (b)  the  increased  import-export  capacity  of  the  country,  due  to  this  capacity expansion and new construction?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Infrastructure development and capacity augmentation of Major Ports is a continuous  process.  It  involves  the  construction  of  new  berths  and  terminals, mechanization of existing berths and terminals, capital dredging for deepening of drafts for attracting larger vessels, development of road and rail connectivity etc. As a  result,  the  cargo  handling  capacity  of  the  Major  Ports  of  the  country  has  gone upto 1617.39 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) as on March 2023. The details of the cargo handling capacity of the major ports during each of the last three years, port-wise are at Annexure.

## Cargo Handling Capacity during the last three years

| Port                        |   2020-21 |   2021-22 |   2022-23 |
|-----------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port |     90.77 |     92.77 |     92.77 |
| Paradip Port                |    259    |    289.75 |    289.75 |
| Visakhapatnam Port          |    134.18 |    134.18 |    143.68 |
| Kamarajar Port              |     91    |     91    |     91    |
| Chennai Port                |    135    |    135    |    136    |
| V.O. Chidambaranar Port     |    111.46 |    111.46 |    111.46 |
| Cochin Port                 |     78.6  |     78.6  |     79.9  |
| New Mangalore Port          |    104.73 |    108.96 |    114.96 |
| Mormugao Port               |     63.4  |     63.4  |     63.4  |
| Mumbai Port                 |     84    |     84    |     84    |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Port       |    141.37 |    141.37 |    141.37 |
| Deendayal Port              |    267.1  |    267.1  |    269.1  |
| Total:                      |   1560.61 |   1597.59 |   1617.39 |

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## Annexure

(In MTPA)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2155 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Representation at G77 Summit
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: S. Venkatesan

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

ANSWERED ON- 15/12/2023

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2155

## REPRESENTATION AT G77 SUMMIT

2155. SHRI S. VENKATESAN

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

(a) the reason for absence of India's Ministerial level representation at G77 summit held in the month of September, 2023;

(b) whether such absence of Indian representation at the G77 summit is likely to adversely affect the country's standing at Global level as leader of Global South; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN) (a to c) The G-77 Summit was held in Havana, Cuba from 15-16 September 2023. A Special Session of Parliament was convened during the period from 18-22 September 2023, due to which Ministerial representation was not possible. However, India was represented at the level of Secretary to Government of India at the Summit. India's presence at the Summit was well appreciated by Members of the G77.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2153 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-15
Subject: Mandatory e-Registration to bring Mortal Remains
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Anto  Antony

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2153 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2023

## MANDATORYe-REGISTRATION TO BRING MORTALREMAINS

## 2153. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of Health and Family Welfare be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has made it mandatory for e-registration to bring mortal remains from abroad;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to create awareness/publicity through the website of our missions abroad;
- (d) if so, the details and the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (e) the major reasons for introducing such a law;
- (f) whether Government has noticed that this move has created lot of difficulties to bring mortal remains from abroad; and
- (g) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) to (g) The Indian Aircraft Public Health Rules 1954 provides for mandatory clearance for transportation of the dead bodies or mortal remains to India. The e-CARe (e-clearance for after life remains) portal is developed to ease multiple stages of coordination and fast track the process of bringing dead bodies or mortal remains from abroad.

The portal serves as an interface for the following stakeholders viz. family members, colleague, friends, relatives in the country of the deceased, NGOs who help in transportation of human remains, embalmers, funeral directors, embassies / consulates etc., from the consignee's side as well as the Nodal Officers of the Airport Health Organizations (APHO). This portal facilitates speedy clearances due to online tracking of different stages of the process of clearance subject to uploading of valid mandatory documents. However, clearance by email is also allowed.

For creating awareness, M/o Health & Family Welfare has oriented all Airport Health Organizations about the portal and also conducted trainings on its use to all stakeholders on regular basis. The User Manual and FAQ are available at https://ihpoe.mohfw.gov.in/humanremains.php.

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