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Lok Sabha Question No. 1890 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-02
Subject: Food Business Operators
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1890 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2ND AUGUST, 2024

## FOOD BUSINESS OPERATORS

## 1890. SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M.

## Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed all e-commerce food business operators to ensure the appropriate categorization of food products being sold on their websites;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the instances of licensed proprietary foods, which are dairy-based, cereal-based and malt-based beverage mix being sold on e-commerce website under the category of health or energy drinks have been brought to the notice of FSSAI; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b): As per the mandate stipulated under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates the storage, distribution & sale of food items. FSSAI has framed regulations to regulate food business through E-commerce. These regulations specifies the provisions for ' Licensing of Ecommerce Food Business Operator ' . Further said regulations also provides that E-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) shall ensure that no misleading information/false claims to the product or misleading images of food products are made available or shown on their platform. Accordingly, E-commerce FBOs need to comply with the requirement laid down under the act and regulations including appropriate categorisation of food articles to avoid misleading the consumers.

(c) & (d): FSSAI has issued an advisory dated 28-03-2024 for providing clarification regarding categorization of ' Health Drinks / Energy Drinks ' on E-Commerce websites. All E -commerce FBOs have been advised to remove/de-link such drinks/ beverages falling under the purview of FSS Act, 2006 from the category of ' Health Drinks /Energy Drinks ' on their website and place such products in the appropriate category as provided under the extant law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1887 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-02
Subject: Doctor Population Ratio
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Abhishek Banerjee

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1887 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd AUGUST, 2024

## DOCTOR POPULATION RATIO

## 1887. SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE:

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

(a) the details of the doctor-population ratio in the country, stream-wise;

(b) whether any steps are being taken by the Government to improve the doctor-population ratio in the country; and

- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) to (c): As per information provided by National Medical Commission (NMC), there are 13,86,136 allopathic doctors registered with the State Medical Councils and the National Medical Commission (NMC) as on July, 2024. Assuming 80% availability of registered allopathic doctors and around 5.65 lakh AYUSH doctors, the doctor-population ratio in the country is around 1:836 which is better than the WHO standard of 1:1000.

The government has increased number of medical colleges and subsequently increased MBBS seats. There is an increase of 88% in Medical Colleges from 387 before 2014 to 731 as of now. Further, there is an increase of 118% in MBBS seats from 51,348 before 2014 to 1,12,112 as of now and increase of 133% in PG seats from 31,185 before 2014 to 72,627 as of now.

The measures/steps taken by the Government to increase the doctor/medical professional in the country include:-

-  Centrally Sponsored Scheme for establishment of new medical college by upgrading district/ referral hospital under which 109 new medical colleges are already functional out of 157 approved medical colleges.
-  Centrally Sponsored Scheme for strengthening/ upgradation of existing State Government/Central Government Medical Colleges to increase MBBS and PG seats.
-  Under 'Upgradation of Government Medical Colleges by construction of Super Specialty Blocks' of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) scheme, a total of 75 projects have been approved, of which 66 projects are complete.
-  Under the Central Sector Scheme for setting up of new AIIMS, 22 AIIMS have been approved. Undergraduate courses have started in 19 of these.
-  DNB qualification has been recognized for appointment as faculty to take care of shortage of faculty.
-  Enhancement of age limit for appointment/ extension/ re-employment against posts of teachers/Dean/Principal/ Director in medical colleges upto 70 years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1882 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-02
Subject: Strategic Container Shipping
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1882

ANSWERED ON - 02/08/2024

## STRATEGIC CONTAINER SHIPPING

## 1882.    SHRI HASMUKHBHAI SOMABHAI PATEL:

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

- (a) the details on the latest partnerships formed by the Government aiming to enhance trade  links  for  regions  in  Northern,  Western,  and  Central  India  with  international markets;
- (b) the  recent  initiatives  to  establish  a  strategic  container  shipping  hub  in  a  significant location like Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar;
- (c) the details of the recent amount of traffic managed at Major Ports; and
- (d) the details about recent unveiling of the NLP Marine Port Health Organization (PHO) Module and its importance in maritime activities?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Ministry is focusing on creating market enabling environment for trade. Ports act as gateways  for  International  Trade.  Ports  are  moving  towards  PPP  model  wherein  the terminals / berths are operated by Private Operators who have experience in international terminal / berth operations. These concessionaires act as a link towards augmenting trade relations between hinterland and international market through shipping lines.
- (b) Under  the  Holistic  Development  Plan  for  Great  Nicobar  Islands  of  Andaman  & Nicobar Islands, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways is entrusted with the responsibility of development of an International Container Transshipment Hub at Galathea Bay in Great Nicobar Islands.
- (c) The total traffic handled in Major Ports in FY 2023-24 is 819 million tonnes.
- (d) The  Port  Health  Organisation  (PHO)  module  under  SAGAR  SETU  -  National Logistics Portal (Marine) has been launched by the Ministry. PHO will now be used to grant permission  to  ships  to  enter  or  leave  the  ports  through  this  module  online  which  will  be bring in transparency, efficiency and Ease of Doing Business (EODB).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1879 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-02
Subject: Regularisation of Employees and NUHM
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Praveen Patel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1879 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 02 nd AUGUST 2024

## REGULARISATION OF EMPLOYEES AND NUHM

## 1879 SHRI PRAVEEN PATEL :

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

(a) whether the Government has any plans to regularize temporary employees/ officers who have been working for over 14-15 years in the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) and the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP);

(b) the details of the last annual salary increment provided to these employees and the reasons for the delay in subsequent increments since the salary rationalization in 2018;

(c) whether the Government proposes to provide loyalty bonuses/experience bonuses to NUHM/NTEP employees who have served for more than 10 years, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to increase the annual leave from 15 to 30 days and to introduce risk allowances for these employees who have been working with patients having contagious diseases like HIV and TB; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (e) The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) and National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) are implemented under the aegis of the National Health Mission (NHM). Health is a State subject and employment of human resources in NHM including for NTEP and NUHM (launched in May 2013) is the prerogative of the State governments. The State government is responsible for contracting the human resources based on their need and as approved during the National Programme Coordination Committee (NPCC) annually and the provision of timely annual increments, loyalty bonus, increase of annual leave and introduction of risk allowance to them is the responsibility of the respective State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1877 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-02
Subject: Marital Discord
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato, Shri Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel, Shri Dharambir Singh, Shri Khagen Murmu, Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Shri Tejasvi Surya, Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1877

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2024

## MARITAL DISCORD

1877. SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH: DR. RAJEEV BHARADWAJ: SHRI TEJASVI SURYA: SHRI DHAVAL LAXMANBHAI PATEL: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: SMT. KAMALJEET SEHRAWAT: SHRI KHAGEN MURMU:

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

- (a) the details and status of the measures taken by the Government to address cases  where  children  are  taken  away  by  one  of  the  spouses  without  the permission of the other due to marital discord or domestic violence; and
- (b) the number of such cases of dispute across the country, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SMT. ANNPURNA DEVI)

(a)-(b): The Government of India has taken measures to resolve cases of the children who were taken away from other countries to India or vice-versa by one of the spouses without  permission  of  the  other  spouse  due  to  marital  discord  or  due  to  domestic violence. Ministry of Women & Child Development, keeping in view of the importance of mediation and to protect the best interest of the child, constituted a Mediation Cell in National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to resolve such cases for preparing a Parental Plan taking into account the best interest of the child.

Further, Integrated Nodal Agency (INA) has been setup by this Ministry along with representatives from Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice to deal with issues related to marital disputes. In such cases, either husband or wife or the present custodian of such child, or child herself/himself can file an application to the INA addressed to Section Officer, Child Welfare-I Section, First Floor, Jeevan Tara Building, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001 or send it through e-mail-ina.childcustody-wcd@nic.in, as per the prescribed application format. Depending on the facts of the cases, the INA refers the matter to the Mediation Cell for developing a Parental Plan.

The Mediation Cell attempts to develop a parental plan by calling the parties concerned in person or through video conferencing and attempts to get the matter resolved by mutual consent. The Mediation Cell also furnishes the report to INA after completion of the mediation process. However, INA in its discretion may refer the case again to Mediation Cell. A final speaking order on the basis of the report furnished by the Mediation Cell is issued by INA. The order is made available to the parties involved in  the  case  as  well  as  to  the  Ministry  of  External  Affairs,  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs, Ministry of Women & Child Development and concerned Embassy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1873 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-02
Subject: Hazardous Material in Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1873

ANSWERED ON - 02/08/2024

## HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN PORTS

1873.  DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY:

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

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to ensure that private ports adhere to occupational  safety  standards,  including  the  provision  of  appropriate  safety  equipment and training, to safeguard workers from potential harm caused by hazardous substances; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c)  whether  the  Government conducted  any  recent  assessments  or studies  to  evaluate the  level  of  exposure  to  hazardous  substances  among  workers  in  private  ports  and identify potential health risks associated with their work environment; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the details of the enforcement mechanisms in place to monitor and ensure compliance by private ports with occupational safety regulations pertaining to hazardous substances, along with the actions taken in cases of non-compliance?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) Government  has  taken  steps  to  ensure  occupational  safety  standards  at ports.  Ministry  of  Labour  and  Employment,  Government of India  has  enacted the Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986 to ensure the safety, health and welfare of dock workers and matter connected therewith. In all Major Ports, Directorate General Factory Advice Services & Labour Institutes (DGFASLI), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India through Inspectorrate of Dock  Safety, being the Central Government,  is responsible for enforcement of the Dock  Workers  (Safety, Health and  Welfare) Act, 1986 and Regulations, 1990 framed there-under. In  case of ports other than major ports, the State Government is the appropriate authority.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1872 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-02
Subject: SC/ST/OBC Vacancies in Subordinate Courts
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Adv. Chandra Shekhar

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1872 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 02 ND  AUGUST, 2024

## SC/ST/OBC VACANCIES IN SUBORDINATE COURTS

## 1872.  ADV. CHANDRA SHEKHAR:

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

- (a)  the  number  of  posts  belonging  to  SCs,  STs  and  OBCs  lying  vacant  in  the subordinate courts, State-wise;
- (b)  the  number of judges belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs recruited in subordinate courts during the last five years, State-wise and year-wise; and
- (c) the reasons for the shortfall, if any?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (c): Filling up of vacant positions in the Subordinate Courts of the country is the responsibility of the High  Courts and State  Governments concerned. Accordingly, the details regarding the number of post of Judges belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs in Subordinate Courts and their recruitment during the last five years is not maintained by the Central Government. As per the Constitutional framework, in exercise of powers conferred under proviso to Article 309 read with Articles 233 and 234 of the Constitution, the respective State Government in consultation with the High  Court  frames  the  rules and  regulations regarding  the appointment  and recruitment  of  Judicial  Officers  in  the  respective  State  Judicial  Service.  In  some States,  the  respective  High  Court  undertakes  the  recruitment  process,  whereas  in other  States,  the  High  Court  does  it  in  consultation  with  the  State  Public  Service Commission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1866 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-02
Subject: Accidents in Vizhinjam Port
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Kodikunnil Suresh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1866

ANSWERED ON - 02/08/2024

## ACCIDENTS IN VIZHINJAM PORT

1866.  SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the increasing accidents, causing deaths of many fishermen in the harbour mouth of Muthalapozhi in Vizhinjam of Thiruvananthapuram district;
- (b) if so, the steps being taken to implement and ensure effective dredging activities at the harbour mouth in Muthalapozhi, to arrive a solution that will prevent accidents there;
- (c) whether the State Government of Kerala has furnished any representation to the Government in  this  regard  and  a  demand  for  convening  a  high-level  meeting  with  the representatives  of  Vizhinjam  International  Seaport  Ltd.  (VISL)  and  Adani  Ports  for resolution of the issue;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government is  aware  of any report  pointing  out  that  the  concerned authorities  to  consistently  maintain  the  5-metre  depth  in  the  harbour  mouth  as  per  the Memorandum of Understanding; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes, Sir.
- (b) (c)  & (d)    In  order  to  rectify  the  issues  at  Muthlappozhi  harbour,  Central Water  and Power Research Station has conducted the model study pertaining the views raised by the local fishermen and submitted the final report recommending to extend the length of southern  breakwater  and  the  accumulated  silt  in  the  estuary  and  channel  needs  to  be removed  urgently  till  the  completion  of  extension  of  breakwater.  Based  on  the  model study report, DPR has been prepared and being revised based on the guidelines of 'Road

Map to Blue Port' and additional  flume  study suggested  by  Central  Institute of  Coastal Engineering for Fishery. The harbour is expected to be a free zone from accidents once the project is completed. Meanwhile, the state government has sanctioned funds of Rs. 3 Cr. for the immediate dredging works and for protection of breakwater.

(e) & (f) Yes, Sir. According to the MoU executed during 2018, Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt. Ltd. (AVPPL) is responsible for maintaining a channel depth of -5m with respect to Chart Datum  (CD)  with  a  minimum  width  of  60m.  Additionally,  AVPPL  shall  ensure  the navigability of the Perumathura and Thazhampally fishing harbour areas, by maintaining a depth of -3m with respect to CD. The MoU also stipulates that AVPPL shall rectify any damages  caused  to  the  breakwater  on  bridge  due  to  the  construction  of  the  loadout facility.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1857 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-02
Subject: Vacancies under Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Thiru D M Kathir Anand

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1857 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 nd  AUGUST, 2024

Vacancies under Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

## 1857 Thiru D M Kathir Anand:

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

- (a) whether the Union Government has taken adequate steps to fill up the vacancies falling under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, all its PSUs and Allied offices etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the incumbency position as on July 1, 2024 in respect of all Aided Institutes, all Public Sector  Undertakings  under  the  aegis  of  the  said  Ministry  vacancies  by  SC/ST/OBC  and Minority communities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) to (d): The information is being collected and will be placed on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1856 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-02
Subject: New Strategic Partnership between India and UK
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Raja A

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1856 ANSWERED ON- 02/08/2024

## NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN INDIA AND UK

## 1856. SHRI RAJA A

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

(a) whether new strategic partnership between India and UK was discussed consequent upon the new UK Prime Minister assuming the office;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)   whether any discussion was held recently for finalizing Free Trade Agreement with UK; and

(d) if so, the details and progress thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a   &   b) The India-United   Kingdom   bilateral   partnership   was upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in  May 2021 with a ten-year Roadmap to guide the progress of the relationship across all sectors including Trade and Investments, Defence and Security,   Technology,   Science,   Innovation   and   people-to-people relations.

India is engaging with the new Labour Government in the UK to take forward India-UK ties, including through a mutually beneficial free trade   agreement.   Subsequent   to   the   formation   of   the   new Government in UK, both Prime Ministers spoke on phone on 6 July 2024. Thereafter, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy also visited India   from   24-25   July   2024.   Both   sides   remain   committed   to deepening and diversifying the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

(c & d) India and the UK are negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) since 13th January 2022. Recently, the Indian team visited UK (16-19   April   2024)   for   negotiations   on   outstanding   issues. Subsequently, our Services team also visited UK from 8-10 May 2024 to discuss outstanding issues in Services track. The teams have made good progress. Both sides are engaged to work out a trade deal that is fair,  equitable  and  mutually  beneficial,  which

takes into consideration the ambitions and sensitivities of both the sides.  During the recent visit of UK Foreign Secretary, both sides appreciated the substantial progress made in the India-UK FTA negotiations   and   looked   forward   to   its   early   conclusion.   India's Minister for Commerce and Industries met UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Mr. Jonathan Reynolds on the sidelines of G7 Trade Ministers Meeting in Apulia, Italy in July 2024. The talks included   plans   to   take   forward   the   discussions   on   Free   Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK.

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