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Lok Sabha Question No. 742 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Production of Indigenous Light Tank
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Dr. Rajesh Mishra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 742

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th  JULY, 2024

## PRODUCTION OF INDIGENOUS LIGHT TANK

742 DR. RAJESH MISHRA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is working on time bound project Zorawar for the production of indigenous Light tank and its induction into Army by the year 2027 at high altitude border areas of the country; (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  alongwith  the  progress  of  this  project  under  the  supervision of DRDO; (c) whether any private players are inducted into this project; and

- (d) if so, the details of the cost of this project?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

(a) & (b):  Yes, Sir. DRDO, Ministry of Defence is working on Development of Light Tank for Indian Army for deployment at high altitude area of our country. First prototype of Light Tank has been realized.

- (c) & (d):  Yes, Sir. M/s Larsen & Toubro Ltd. Hazira, Surat is working as a Lead System Integrator of Light Tank and many MSMEs are working for development of subsystems of Light  tank.  The  sanctioned  project  cost  is  Rs.  234.5  crores,  which  includes  Design  & Development cost and 01 prototype realization cost.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 737 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Shortage of Urea
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 737 TO BE ANSWERED

## ON: 26.07.2024

## SHORTAGE OF UREA

737:  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether  the  farmers  are  facing  shortage  of  urea  fertilizer  during  the  paddy sowing season in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  quantity  of  urea  fertilizer  proposed  to  be  supplied  to  the  State  of  Bihar during the paddy season sowing period and the quantity of urea fertilizer supplied so far; and
- (d) the steps being taken to ensure the supply of adequate amount of fertilizers in West Champaran, Bihar?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a) & (b):  No.  There has been no shortage of Urea fertilizer during the paddy sowing season in the country.
- (c): The seasonal requirement of Urea in Bihar for the ongoing Kharif 2024 season as  assessed  by  Department  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare  (DA&FW)  is  9.87 LMT.  The quantity of Urea that has been made available in Bihar during Kharif 2024 season (as on 21.07.2024) is 9.26 LMT .
- (d):        Before  the  commencement  of  each  cropping  season,  DA&FW  assesses  the state-wise & month-wise requirement of fertilizers. To fulfil this requirement of fertilizers in  the  states  (including  rural  tribal  and  remote  areas)  across  the  country,  as  per assessment done by DA&FW, Department of Fertilizers allocates adequate quantities of  fertilizers  to  States  by  issuing  monthly  supply  plans.  The  movement  of  all  major subsidized  fertilizers  is  monitored  through  web-based  monitoring  system  called integrated Fertilizer Monitoring System (iFMS).  Accordingly, the aforementioned steps are taken by D/o Fertilizers to ensure the supply of adequate amount of fertilizers in Bihar. However, the inter/intra-district distribution of fertilizers is done by the respective State Government to meet the field requirement within the state.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 736 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Zila Sainik Kalyan Board
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Rajeev Rai

## 736 SHRI RAJEEV RAI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of districts in Uttar Pradesh having offices of Sainik Kalyan Boards;
- (b) whether there exists offices of Zila Sainik Kalyan Board in Mau and Ballia districts of Uttar Pradesh;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to set up the offices of Zila Sainik Kalyan Board in all districts of Uttar Pradesh; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the timeline by which they are likely to be set up?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

- (a) to (e):  All 75 Districts of Uttar Pradesh including Mau and Ballia have Zila Sainik Kalyan Boards. The details of Zila Sainik Kalyan Boards of Mau and Ballia districts are as under:

Mau: Address - Zila Sainik Kalyan Evam Punarvas Karyalaya, Collectorate Building, Room No. 7, Mau-275101

Tele -0547-2225816, CUG-7839553259

e-mail-zsamb-up@nic.in

Ballia: Address - Zila Sainik Kalyan Evam Punarvas Karyalaya, NCC Tirha, Harpur Ballia - 277001

Tele - 05498-240202, CUG-7839553216 e-mail-zsabl-up@nic.in

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF   EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 736

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th  July, 2024

## ZILA SAINIK KALYAN BOARD
Lok Sabha Question No. 728 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Allocation of Fertilizers to Assam
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa

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

## LOK SABHA

UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 728 TO BE ANSWERED

ON: 26.07.2024

## ALLOCATION OF FERTILIZERS TO ASSAM

728:  SHRI. KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA

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

- (a) whether the Union Government has allocated sufficient fertilizers to the State of  Assam for the current season as per the demands/requests made by the State Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Union  Government  proposes  to  increase  the  allocation  of fertilizers to the State of Assam; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a)  &  (b):    Before  the  commencement  of  each  cropping  season,  Department  of Agriculture  &  Farmers  Welfare  (DA&FW)  assesses  the  state-wise  &  month-wise requirement  of  fertilizers.  The  State  Government  of  Assam  had  requested  for allocation of 1.63 LMT Urea, 0.36 LMT DAP, 0.19 LMT MOP and 0.20 LMT NPKS for Kharif 2024.   Accordingly, the same was considered and approved by DA&FW.

Further, Department of Fertilizers is ensuring adequate supplies of fertilizers to State of Assam by issuing monthly supply plans.

- (a) &  (d):    No  such  proposal  for  additional  allocation  of  fertilizers  has  been received from the State Government of Assam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 726 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Setting up of AIIMS in Kerala
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMNE OF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 726 ANSWEREDON 26/07/2024

## SETTING UPOFAIIMS IN KERALA

## 726. SHRI M K RAGHAVAN

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

(a) whether the Government has any plan to setup All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Calicut, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government is considering any other locations in place of Calicut for establishing AIIMS in Kerala, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the State Government of Kerala has recommended any place other than Kinalur at Kozhikode for establishing AIIMS, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether Government has any data regarding the funds sanctioned for hospitals at Calicut Lok Sabha constituency under various schemes, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (Ms. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) to (c) Government of Kerala has identified & proposed four sites for the establishment of new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the State viz. Kinaloor in Kozhikode district, Kattakada Taluk in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kottayam district and Ernakulum district. The proposal has not been approved in the current phase of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).

(d) (i) Under another component of PMSSY Scheme, upgradation of the Government Medical College, Kozhikode by way of construction of Super Speciality Block has been undertaken at a total project cost of Rs 120 crore on Centre - State sharing basis, for which Central share of Rs. 90.90 Cr has been released.

(ii) Under Phase-I of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for strengthening and up-gradation of Govt. Medical Colleges (GMCs) for increase of Post Graduate (PG) seats, 74 PG seats were approved in Government Medical College, Kozhikode (Calicut) with an approved cost of Rs. 27.79 Cr. Entire Central share of Rs. 18.75 Cr. has been released to the State. (iii) Under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of NonCommunicable Diseases, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, a Tertiary Cancer Care Centre (TCCC) has been approved at a cost of Rs 44.5 Cr. at Government Medical College, Kozhikode. The entire Central share of Rs 26.7 Cr has been released. (iv) Under National Health Mission (NHM), Central has sanctioned Rs 69.69 Crore during FY-2019-20 to FY-2023-24 for Calicut. (v) Under PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), one Integrated Public Health Lab (IPHL) with the financial allocation of Rs. 1.25 Cr. and one Critical Care Block (CCB) in Medical College Kozhikode with financial allocation of Rs. 23.75 Cr. has been approved for Kozhikode.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 725 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Cases of infertility
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ms. Praniti Sushilkumar Shinde

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 725 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH JULY, 2024

## CASES OF INFERTILITY

## 725. MS. PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government is aware of the fact that as per the census report of 2001 and 2011 in the country, the rate of childlessness/sterility has increased by 50 percent, out of 10 couples near about 6 couples facing infertility problems;
- (b) If so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to include infertility treatments, such as IVF, in the reimbursement policies, especially for Union and State Government employees, as well as under private insurance schemes, to ensure financial support for those undergoing treatment;
- (c) Whether the Government has considered the inclusion of infertility treatments in existing national health schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat Yojana) to make these treatments accessible/affordable for economically disadvantaged populations across the country, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) The steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to increase public awareness about infertility, its causes/available treatments and to provide psycho-emotional support for affected couples?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) The census reports of 2001 and 2011 do not confirm the statement.
- (b) IVF treatment expenses for beneficiaries under the Central Government Health Scheme and Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944 are eligible for reimbursement with certain conditions.
- (c) Government has not included infertility treatments under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
- (d) Government has introduced the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 w.e.f. 25.01.2022 which regulates Assisted Reproductive Technology clinics and banks in order to ensure safe and ethical practices of assisted reproductive technology services for

addressing the issues of reproductive health where assisted reproductive technology is required. It also prohibits misuse, ensures confidentiality, and prescribes penalties for violations. Government has also introduced the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 w.e.f. 25.01.2022 which bans commercial surrogacy, prevents exploitation of poor vulnerable women, allows altruistic surrogacy, and ensures informed consent and legal safeguards. It establishes National and State Surrogacy Boards, mandates clinic registration, and prescribes penalties for violations. Both these Acts are being implemented to create a transparent and informed environment to address the issue of infertility in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Opening of Hussainiwala Border
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Sher Singh Ghubaya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-724

ANSWERED ON- 26/07/2024

## OPENING OF HUSSAINIWALA BORDER

†724. SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA

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

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to open the Hussainiwala

Border at Firozpur for both road as well as train route on the lines of

Wagah Border, if so, the details thereof;

(b) if not, the reasons therefor; and

- (c) the details of the action plan formulated by the Government to open the Hussainiwala Border in furture?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to c) The border check post at Hussainiwala in District Ferozpur, Punjab was closed after the 1971 India-Pakistan war. At present, there are no proposals under consideration to open it.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 715 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Trauma Centre in Dhalai
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Kriti Devi Debbarman, Smt. Kriti Devi Debbarman

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.715 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2024

## TRAUMACENTRE INDHALAI

715: SMT. KRITI DEVI DEBBARMAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to open a trauma hospital or center in Dhalai Parliamentary Constituency of Tripura East; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMTANUPRIYAPATEL)

- (a) & (b) During 11 th Five Year Plan (2007-2012) and 12 th Five Year Plan (2012-2017) under the 'National Programme for Prevention & Management of Trauma and Burn Injuries' (NPPMT&BI), 196 Trauma Care Facilities (TCFs) were sanctioned in Government Hospitals/ Medical Colleges across the country. Out of 196, 05 TCFs were sanctioned in Tripura and details are as below:
- (i) Dharma Nagar, Sub-Divisional Hospital
- (ii) Santirbazar PHC, Divisional Hospital
- (iii) District Hospital, Gomati
- (iv) Agartala Govt. Medical College
- (v) District Hospital, Dhalai

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Lok Sabha Question No. 712 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Development of Kakinada Port
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri G M Harish Balayogi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 712

ANSWERED ON- 26.07.2024

## DEVELOPMENT OF KAKINADA PORT

## 712.SHRI G M HARISH BALAYOGI:

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

(a) whether the Government has conducted any survey/study/research intoupgradation ofKakinada Port;

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  funds  allocated/utilized  and  the  proposed timeline for thesame;

(c) the details regarding the employment generation by Kakinada Port during the last threeyears along with the works undertaken to upgrade existing infrastructure; and

(d) whether the Government has considered any policy to increase employment of localindividuals at Kakinada Port and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b)  Yes  Sir,  Ministry  of  Ports  Shipping  and  Waterways  through  Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SDCL) had engaged L&T Infra Engineering Limited (L&T  IEL)  to  prepare  the  DPR  for  the  Improvement  of  Kakinada  Anchorage  Port facilities.  Ministry  had  approved  the  project  at  a  total  project  cost  of  Rs.  85.83  Cr, with  a  Central  assistance  of  Rs.  36.67  Crunder  the  Port  Modernization  Pillar  of Sagarmala Scheme. The project was completed on 28.02.2024.

c) The works undertaken to upgrade existing infrastructure  are Construction of New Wharves for Mechanical Handling, Construction of Additional Wharves in new port area, Strengthening of Existing roads, Special Repairs to Existing Groynes and Revetments, Dredging of Commercial Canal & Approach Channel. Govt. of Andhra Pradesh  has  informed  that  Kakinada  Port  has  generated  direct  employment  1000 persons during the last three years.

d) Under  Coastal  Community  Development  pillar  of  Sagarmala  Programme, Human  Resource  and  Skill  Requirement  Study  for  21  coastal  districts  of  India  (2 from  each  Coastal  State  and  1  from  each  of  3  Union  Territories)  was  carried out.Ministry  of  Rural  Development  (MoRD)  and  Ministry  of  Ports,  Shipping  and Waterways (MoPSW) have entered a MoU to enable skilling of coastal population under DDU-GKY Sagarmala Convergence Programme.More than 6,300 candidates have  been  trained  till  date  in  coastal  states  including  Andhra  Pradesh  under aforementioned programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 711 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Sickle Cell Anaemia Diseaese
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 711 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2024

## SICKLE CELLANAEMIADISEASE

## 711. SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state;

(a) whether sickle cell anaemia disease cases have been reported in tribal hamlets of the country including Attapadi in Palakkad district and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether many people have lost their lives in Attapadi due to the said disease in June, 2024 itself, if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether the Government is considering to deploy a team of medical experts in Attapadi to contain the said deadly disease and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV )

(a) to (c): Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disease which affects the whole life of patient. It is more common in the tribal population of India, but occurs in non-tribals too. It not only causes anaemia but also pain crisis, reduced growth and affects many organs like lungs, heart, kidney, eyes, bones and the brain. Sickle cell anaemia disease is prevalent in the Attapdi valley amongst three tribal communities i.e. Irula, Muduga and the Kurumba.

To eliminate sickle cell disease, Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission has been launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister from Madhya Pradesh on 1st July, 2023. The objectives of the Mission are provision of affordable, accessible and quality care to all Sickle Cell Diseased patients, reduction in the prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease through awareness creation, targeted screening of 7 crore people till year 2025-26 in the age group of 0-40 years in affected 278 districts of tribal areas and counselling through collaborative efforts of central ministries and State governments.

Health is a State subject, hence, the data regarding births and deaths is maintained by State government for adequate action in various programs of health.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 706 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Inclusion of Regional Language in POSHAN Tracker
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Dr. Gumma Thanuja Rani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 706 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2024

## ' INCLUSION OF REGIONAL LANGUAGE IN POSHAN TRACKER'

## 706. DR. GUMMA THANUJA RANI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  included  regional  languages  in  the  Poshan Tracker application for easy usage by Anganwadi Workers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  providing  smartphones  and  access  to  proper internet connectivity for the usage of this application;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the present implementation status of this application?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI ANNPURNA DEVI)

(a) & (b) Poshan Tracker is available in the following 24 languages :-

Hindi,  English,  Malayalam,  Punjabi,  Bengali,  Assamese,  Telugu,  Kannada,  Tamil, Gujarati,  Marathi,  Maithili,  Urdu,  Garo,  Khasi,  Manipuri,  Kashmiri,  Oriya,  Nepali, Sindhi, Konkani, Dogri, Bodo and Santhali.

(c) to (d) Mission Poshan 2.0 has provided smartphones to Anganwadi workers to be procured by States/UTs. In the guidelines issued on 28th March 2023, States/ UTs have been advised to procure 'high-quality devices/smartphones' with 4G/5G support. The AWWs are also provided Rs. 2000 per annum for internet connectivity.

(e)  Poshan  Tracker  Application  is  being  used  to  report  data  on  various  nutrition indicators such as registration of beneficiaries, delivery of Take Home Ration (THR not raw ration) and Hot Cooked Meal (HCM), updating growth (height and weight) of children, and  monitoring  nutritional indicators  (such  as stunting,  wasting  and underweight) of children.

As per the data available on Poshan Tracker for the month of June 2024, 10.26 crore beneficiaries (Pregnant women & Lactating mothers - 1,12,20,991, Children below 6 years - 8,91,73,482 and Adolescent girls - 22,38,643) from across 36 States/UTs are registered on the Poshan Tracker.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 705 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Human Trafficking to Ukraine
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Dharmendra Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-705

ANSWERED ON- 26/07/2024

HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO UKRAINE

†705. SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV

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

- (a)  the details of the Indians who have been taken through human trafficking to war zones of Ukraine to fight on the front;

(b)   whether   any   steps   have   been   taken/being   taken   by   the Government to bring them back to India, if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the details of the action initiated against those involved in above human trafficking?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to d) The Government has received requests for facilitation of early discharge of some Indian nationals recruited into the Russian

armed forces. Each such request has been taken up strongly by the Ministry of  External Affairs and the Embassy of  India in Moscow with   relevant   Russian   authorities.   Till   date,   about   10   Indian nationals have left the Russian armed forces. During his recent visit to Russia  on 08-09 July 2024, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi strongly reiterated the urgent need for early release of all Indian nationals from the Russian armed forces. MEA has urged all Indian nationals to exercise due caution while seeking employment opportunities in Russia and stay away from this conflict. Law enforcement authorities in India are aware of this matter and action against those involved in misleading Indian nationals into service in the Russian armed forces has been initiated under relevant provisions of the Indian law. *****