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Lok Sabha Question No. 871 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Setting up of AIIMS in Sheohar
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Lovely Anand

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIN NO- 871 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29/11/2024

## SETTING UPOF AIIMS IN SHEOHAR

## 871. SMT. LOVELY ANAND

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up AIIMS like hospital equipped with modern facilities in the backward area like Sheohar in Bihar; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the said hospital is likely to be set up?

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

(a) and (b) Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) 22 All India Institute of Medical Sciences ( AIIMS) have been approved in the country including 2 AIIMS in the State of Bihar : one AIIMS at Patna which is fully functional and another AIIMS at Darbhanga for which the State Government has handed over 187.44 acre of land in September 2024. Further, for expansion and strengthening of tertiary healthcare facilities in Bihar, under another component of PMSSY upgradation of following six (06) Government Medical Colleges/ Institutes have been approved by way of construction of Super Specialty Blocks (SSBs) on Centre-State cost sharing basis: (i) Srikrishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur (ii) Darbhanga Medical College & Hospital, Darbhanga (iii) Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur (iv) Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya (v) Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna and (vi) Regional Institute of Ophthalmology at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna. In current phase of PMSSY there is no proposal for establishment of AIIMS in Sheohar, Bihar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 869 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Microplastics in Salt and Sugar
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sachithanantham R

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.869 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 th NOVEMBER, 2024

## MICROPLASTICS IN SALT AND SUGAR

## 869. SHRI SACHITHANANTHAM R:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government agrees with the view that the study, titled "Microplastics in Salt and Sugar" conducted by the environmental research organisation Toxics Link, which revealed the presence of microplastics in all salt and sugar samples, in various forms, including fibre, pellets, films and fragments calls for urgent, comprehensive research/study into the long-term health impacts of microplastics on human health;

- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

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

(a) to (c): The Government is aware of the study conducted by Toxics Link, which detected microplastics in salt and sugar samples. Various studies conducted by different organizations are discussed by the independent experts in the Scientific Panels of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Issues are considered based on the merits of the studies by the experts.

FSSAI has funded the project by CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, ICAR-Central institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi and Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani titled "Micro-and nano-plastics as emerging food contaminants: Establishing validated Methodologies and understanding the prevalence in different food matrices". The objectives of the project are:-

- i. Development and validation of analytical methods for identification and quantification of micro/nano-plastics in foods matrices.
- ii. Interand intra-laboratory comparison of developed methods in identified food matrices.
- iii. Surveillance and determination of exposure levels of micro-/nano-plastics in identified foods matrices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 868 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Daman and Diu
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 868 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH NOVEMBER, 2024

## AYUSHMAN BHARAT SCHEME IN DAMAN AND DIU

## 868. SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether cards are issued under Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Daman and Diu every year from January to April only, if so, the details thereof;

- (b) whether a poor person is likely to afford the treatment charges, if any treatment is required in the period from May to December and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to issue Ayushman Cards throughout the year, if so, the details thereof alongwith the time limit by which it is likely to be started and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to provide treatment to poor people who are not able to renew their cards on time?

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

(a) to (d): Beneficiaries eligible under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) including those in Daman and Diu can create their Ayushman Card at any time i.e. throughout the year.

The UT of Daman and Diu & Dadra Nagar Haveli implements a separate co-contribution scheme, Sanjeevani Swasthya Bima Yojana, using AB-PMJAY ecosystem for residents other than those covered under AB-PMJAY (i.e. APL families) in the UT. This statespecific scheme is completely managed by the UT administration and has fixed a period for enrollment from February to April.

Treatment for AB-PMJAY beneficiaries is provided in all empaneled hospitals throughout the year. In addition, the UT provides free of cost treatment in the government hospitals for other patients.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 866 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Personnel of Military Nursing Service
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Kodikunnil Suresh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 866

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 th  November, 2024

## PERSONNEL OF MILITARY NURSING SERVICE

866. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that personnel from the Military Nursing Service (MNS) are currently excluded from the definition of ex-servicemen as per the DoP&T's Notification dated 27.10.1986; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the rationale for excluding MNS personnel from this definition, despite their significant contributions and recent participation in the Republic Day Parade; (c)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  any  proposals  to  amend  the  definition  of ex- servicemen to include MNS personnel, thereby enabling them to receive the benefits and recognition accorded to other members of the armed forces, if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

(a)  to  (d):    Yes,  Sir.  The  status  of  ESM  to  the  Military  Nursing  Service  (MNS)  has  been dispensed  with  from  2016.  The  grant  of  ESM  status  to  MNS  is  under  consideration  in consultation with all the stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 865 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: PM-PRANAM Scheme
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Dilip Saikia

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 865 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 29.11.2024

## PM-PRANAM Scheme

†865: SHRI  DILIP SAIKIA:

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

- (a) the details of the salient features, objectives and targets set for the PM-PRANAM scheme launched by the Government to promote alternative fertilizers;
- (b) the  details  of  the  manner  in  which  the  scheme  is  likely  to  help  in  reducing  the consumption of chemical fertilizers;
- (c) whether the States/UTs are also proposed to be made part of the said scheme; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d):  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), on June 28, 2023, approved the 'PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment, and Amelioration of Mother-Earth (PM-PRANAM).' This initiative aims to support the mass movement initiated by States and Union Territories (UTs) to preserve the health of  Mother  Earth  through  the  promotion  of  sustainable  and  balanced  fertilizer  use, adoption of alternative fertilizers, promotion of organic farming, and implementation of resource conservation technologies.

All  States/UTs are covered under the PM- PRANAM scheme. Under the PMPRANAM  scheme,  provisions  to  provide  incentives  to  States/UTs  for  reduction  of consumption of chemical fertilizers (Urea, DAP, NPK, MOP) in a given financial year, compared to the average consumption over the previous three  years,  equivalent  to 50% of the fertilizer subsidy saved.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 864 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Fresh GMP norms for Small Drug Firms
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 864 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  NOVEMBER 2024

Fresh GMP norms for Small Drug Firms

## 864. Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  will  shortly  notify  a  revised  version  of  Good  Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at par with the WHO standards, for small pharmaceutical companies with an annual turnover of less than Rs. 250 crore; and (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  Manufacturers  of  drugs  for  sale  in  the  country  are  required  to  comply  with  the requirements as prescribed under Schedule M of the Drugs Rules, 1945.

The Government of India has published Gazette notification vide G.S.R. 922(E) dated 28.12.2023  to  amend  the  Drugs  Rules,  1945  for  revising  the  Schedule  M  regarding  Good Manufacturing Practices and Requirements of Premises, Plant and Equipment for Pharmaceutical Products.

As per the amendment, the revised Good Manufacturing Practices and Requirements are as under:

| Category of manufacturers [Based on turnover (INR)]    | Time line for implementation                                    |
|--------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Large manufacturers (Turnover>250 crores)              | Six months from the date of publication of the notification     |
| Small and Medium manufacturers (Turnover < 250 crores) | Twelve months from the date of publication of the notification. |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 861 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Setting up of CGHS Centre
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. C N Manjunath

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 861 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH NOVEMBER, 2024

## SETTING UPOFCGHS CENTRE

## 861. DR. C N MANJUNATH:

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

- (a) Whether there is any proposal to sanction more CGHS Dispensaries in Bangaluru as it has less number of CGHS dispensaries although it has the same number of beneficiaries with cities such as Chennai and Hyderabad; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) & (b) Augmentation of CGHS infrastructure to serve the beneficiaries more effectively and efficiently is a continuous process. At present, there are CGHS Allopathic Wellness Centres (including CGHS Polyclinic), AYUSH Wellness Centres and CGHS Extension Counter, functioning in the city of Bengaluru, as per Annexure.

## CGHS Wellness Centres

- i. Shivajinagar
- ii. Seshadripuram
- iii. Banashankari
- iv. Hennur Bellary Road (HBR) Layout
- v. Vijayanagar
- vi. Jayanagar
- vii. Koramangala
- viii. Domlur
- ix. Gangenahalli
- x. C. V. Raman Nagar

## CGHS Polyclinic

- i. 3 rd Floor, Ganesh Tower, Infantry Road

## CGHS Extension Counter of Wellness Centre at Gangenhalli

- i. Sahakaranagar

## CGHS AYUSH Centres

- i. Banashankari (Ayurvedic)
- ii. Domlur (Ayurvedic)
- iii. Shivajinagar (Homeopathic)
- iv. Shivajinagar (Unani)

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## ANNEXURE
Lok Sabha Question No. 859 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Requirement and Availability of DAP
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav

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

## LOK SABHA

UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 859 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 29.11.2024

## Requirement and availability of DAP

859: SHRI  GIRDHARI YADAV:

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

- (a) whether there is a gap between requirement and availability both domestic and import of DAP during the current year; and
- (b) if  so,  the details of the requirement and availability of DAP along with the steps being  taken  by  the  Government  to  bridge  the  gap  between  requirement  and availability?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) & (b):  During Kharif 2024 season, against the requirement of 59.87 LMT of DAP in the country, the availability of DAP was 58.08 LMT whereas the sales of DAP was 46.12 LMT. Further, during the ongoing Rabi 2024-25 season, against the requirement of 31.60 LMT of DAP in the country for the time period 01.10.2024 to 24.11.2024, the availability of DAP has been 34.07 LMT whereas the sales of DAP is  24.23 LMT.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 850 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Telemedicine Network
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 850 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2024

## TELEMEDICINE NETWORK

## 850. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA

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

- (a) the present status of using telemedicine technique for providing better health services in the country ;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to expand telemedicine network particularly in rural and deprived areas in the country and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the details of funds allocated and used for this purpose?

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

(a)to (c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) rolled out Telemedicine services as a policy intervention under the ambit of Ayushman Bharat Scheme. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has developed eSanjeevani- (National Telemedicine Service) in technical collaboration with CDAC Mohali. eSanjeevani is a significant step toward digital health equity, aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It is implemented in two variants: (i) eSanjeevani AB-HWC / Ayushman Arogya Mandir - a provider-to-provider telemedicine platform, developed in 2019 and (ii) eSanjeevani OPD - a patient-to-provider telemedicine platform, developed in 2020.

As on 24th November 2024, a total of 31,64,73,391 teleconsultations have been completed through eSanjeevani platform. This facility is currently serving around 4,50,000 patients per day. eSanjeevani (telemedicine) service is operational in more than 1,29,654 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (spoke) and in more than 16,510 hubs located in all States/UTs across different geographical locations and diverse areas. More than 2,26,376 doctors/paramedics are on boarded and trained under eSanjeevani initiative ever since its inception. Till now, amount of Rs. 7528.93 lakh has been allocated and Rs. 7238.61 lakh has been utilised for telemedicine.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 849 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Child Care Institutions
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Sasikanth Senthil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 849

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2024

## CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS

849. SHRI SASIKANTH SENTHIL:

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

- (a)      the  details  of  the  timeline  for  verifying  and  including  children  for  Child  Care Institutions (CCIs) in the foster care and adoption pool;
- (b)        the details of the process used to assess the fitness of guardians in cases of foster care, specifically with regard to mental health and terminal illness criteria; and
- (c)        the details of the mechanisms proposed by the Government to monitor the well-being of children placed in foster care and ensure accountability for their care?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR)

(a): The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (as amended in 2021)  and  the  Adoption  Regulations  framed  thereunder  mention  the  timeline  for Authorities  and  Agencies  regarding  adoption.   Further,  it  has  been  requested  that States/UTs  must  carry  out  an  identification  drive  every  two  months  for  identifying children in the Child Care Institutions for foster care and adoptions.

(b): The fitness of guardians in cases of foster care is determined on the basis of Home Study Report.  As per provisions of Rule 23(12) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Model Rules, 2016 (as amended in 2022), the applicants for foster care are required to submit their medical fitness certificates as well as of family members.

(c):   Rule  23  (18)  of  the  Juvenile  Justice  (Care  and  Protection  of  Children)  Model Rules, 2016 envisages that the Child Welfare Committees conduct monthly inspection of foster families or foster care givers in Form 35 to check the well being of the child. Besides, the District Child Protection Unit maintains a record of each child in foster care as per Form 34 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Model Rules, 2016 (as amended in 2022).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 847 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Medical Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Darshan Singh Choudhary

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 847 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 th NOVEMBER 2024

## MEDICALCOLLEGES IN MADHYAPRADESH

## †847. SHRI DARSHAN SINGH CHOUDHARY:

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

(a) whether the Government proposes to set up medical colleges in Narmadapuram and Narsinghpur districts of Madhya Pradesh;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any steps have been taken by the Government for the development of the health infrastructure to provide quality health facilities in rural areas in Narmadapuram, Narsinghpur and Raisen districts of Madhya Pradesh; and

- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(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, 14 medical colleges (Datia, Khandwa, Ratlam, Shahdol, Vidisha, Chindwara & Shivpuri in Phase-I, Satna in Phase-II & Rajgarh, Mandla, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Sheopur & Singrauli in Phase-III ) have been approved in various districts of Madhya Pradesh, out of which 10 are functional.

Under CSS for upgradation of existing State Government/ Central Government Medical Colleges for increasing MBBS (UG) seats and PG seats, financial support has been provided to the State of Madhya Pradesh for increase of 850 MBBS seats in 11 Medical Colleges at a total approved cost of Rs. 1020 Crore and 849 PG seats in 06 Medical Colleges at a total approved cost of Rs. 702.21 Crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 846 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Creation of Posts in Medical College
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Daroga Prasad Saroj

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 846 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2024

## CREATION OF POSTS IN MEDICAL COLLEGE

## †846. SHRI DAROGA PRASAD SAROJ:

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

(a) the total number of regular posts created as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor for SC, ST, OBC and General categories in the medical colleges operated by the Union Government during the last 20 years and the details of the recruitment made thereupon; (b) the category-wise medical college or Institution-wise details of the total number of SC, ST, OBC and General category employees working on contract basis in the post of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor; and (c) the total number of general category employee working on regular or contract basis as compared to the posts created for reserved categories of SC, ST and OBC, State/UT-wise, institution/college-wise including the period of months with break or without break for which these employees are working on contract basis?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) to (c) Posts of faculty at three Central Government medical colleges under the Department of Health and Family Welfare namely Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) associated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College(VMMC) associated with Safdarjung Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College(LHMC) are created from time to time on the basis of requirement. Reservation roster is applied after creation of posts. Total number of sanctioned posts of faculty in Teaching Subcadre of Central Health Service is 1711. Out of which 1119 posts (Unreserved-682, OBC-222, SC-154, ST-61) are filled on regular basis. 592 posts (Unreserved-253, OBC-215, SC-80, ST44) are vacant. At present, 90 faculty posts (General-69, OBC-9, SC-11, ST-1) are engaged on contractual basis in the above three Central Government medical colleges.

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