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Lok Sabha Question No. 830 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: All India Institute of Ayurveda in Delhi
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †830 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 th  November, 2024

## 'All India Institute of Ayurveda in Delhi'

†830. Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  number  of  beds  in  the  All  India  Institute  of  Ayurveda  set  up  near  Gautam  Puri Punarwas colony in South Delhi along with the amount of funds spent thereon;
- (b) whether the said institute has the facility of allopathic treatment and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to expand All India Institute of Ayurveda in Delhi; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) All  India  Institute  of  Ayurveda  (AIIA)  is  an  autonomous  institution  under  the  Ministry  of Ayush, Government of India and affiliated to Delhi University for academic purposes.  All India  Institute  of  Ayurveda,  New  Delhi  is  equipped  with  200  beds  and  the  total  cost  is Rs.137.00 crores.
- (b) Yes Sir, allopathic treatment is available in All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi under integrative medical services (Ayurveda and Allopathic), with the following units -
1. Centre for Integrative Dentistry
2. Centre for Integrative Critical Care & Emergency Medicine
3. Centre for Integrative Orthopaedics
4. Centre for Integrative Dietetics and Nutrition
5. Causality OPD Section
- (c) & (d) Yes Sir,  All  India  Institute  of  Ayurveda  (AIIA),  New  Delhi  phase  -  II  was  inaugurated  by Hon'ble Prime Minister on 29.10.2024.  Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has allotted land of 12 acres to AIIA, New Delhi for its expansion under phase III.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 826 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Spurious Drugs
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.826 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH NOVEMBER, 2024

## SPURIOUS DRUGS

## 826: SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M.:

- Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Drugs Controller General of India has directed manufacturers of 49 medicines to recall their products after samples were found to be of sub-standard quality; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any action has been initiated to book the makers of four spurious drugs flagged by the CDSCO and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the four samples of drugs lifted from the market which were found to be spurious
- were manufactured by unauthorised companies; 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): List of drugs of various companies, which are declared Not of Standard Quality/ Spurious/ Misbranded/ Adulterated by the Central Drugs Testing Laboratories is regularly uploaded and available on the website of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under the heading of Drug Alert (www.cdsco.gov.in). In the cases concerning quality or safety of drugs as and when reported, action is taken by the licensing authorities concerned under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and its Rules including prosecution in the appropriate Court of law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 823 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Project NAMAN
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Arun Bharti

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 823

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 th  November, 2024

## PROJECT NAMAN

823. SHRI ARUN BHARTI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) the bifurcated details of the funds allocated, disbursed and utilized for the Project NAMAN since its inception;

(b) the details of the number of beneficiaries and the amount which has been transferred via System for Pension Administration Raksha (SPARSH), Digital Pension System, under Project NAMAN;

(c) the details and the outlay/blueprint of the Common Service Centres (CSCs) to be established during the next five years, State/UT-wise; and

(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to popularise the Digital Pension Scheme and CSCs among defence personnels since the inception of the project?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

(a) to (d):  Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 822 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: AYUSH Medical Institute in NCT of Delhi
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Yogender Chandolia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 822 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2024

## 'AYUSH Medical Institute in NCT of Delhi'

## 822. Shri Yogender Chandolia:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

- (a)  the number of AYUSH medical institutes in the NCT of Delhi, category wise;
- (b)  whether  any  measures  have  been  taken  by  the  Government  to  increase  the  number  of AYUSH medical colleges in the NCT of Delhi and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the financial  support  provided  by  the  Government  for  upgrading infrastructure in AYUSH medical colleges of Delhi?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a): The number of Ayush Colleges as on 01.04.2023 in the NCT of Delhi, category wise is given at Annexure.
- (b)  Since  Public  Health  is  a  State  subject,  to  increase  the  number  of  AYUSH  medical colleges including Delhi, comes under the purview of respective State/UT Governments.
- (c)  Under  National  Ayush  Mission  (NAM),  there  are  following  provisions  of  financial assistance  to  the  State/UT  Governments  including  Delhi  for  upgrading  infrastructure  in Ayush Educational Institutions in the country: -
- i)  Pattern  of  assistance  for  Infrastructural  development  of  AYUSH  Under-Graduate Institutions:
1. Rs. 350.00 lakhs for Construction of OPD/IPD/Teaching Departments/ Library /Laboratories/ Girls' Hostel/Boys' Hostel, etc.
2. Rs. 150.00 lakhs for Equipment, Furniture, and Library books etc.
- ii)  Pattern  of  assistance  for  Infrastructural  development  of  AYUSH  Post-Graduate Institutions/add on PG/ Pharmacy/Para- Medical Courses:
1. Rs. 420.00 lakhs for Construction of OPD/IPD/Teaching Departments/ Library /Laboratories/ Girls' Hostel/Boys' Hostel, etc.
2. Rs.  180.00  lakhs  for  Equipment,  Furniture,  and  Library  books  & Payment of stipend to students for new PGs etc.

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Number of Ayush Colleges as on 01.04.2023 in Delhi

| Ayurveda   | Unani   | Siddha   | Yoga& Naturopathy   | Homoeopathy   | Sowa Rigpa   | Total   |
|------------|---------|----------|---------------------|---------------|--------------|---------|
| (1)        | (2)     | (3)      | (4)                 | (5)           | (6)          | (7)     |
| 3          | 2       | 0        | 1                   | 2             | 0            | 8       |
Lok Sabha Question No. 820 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Mini Anganwadi Centres
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +820 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.11.2024

## MINI ANGANWADI CENTRES

## +820.  DR. RAJEEV BHARADWAJ:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  upgradation  of  Mini  Anganwadi Centres in Himachal Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the number of such Mini Anganwadi Centres proposed to be upgraded; and
- (c) the details with regard to upgradation of Mini Anganwadi Centres in Himachal Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c)   Government of India has taken a policy decision to upgrade all Mini AWCs to full-fledged Anganwadi Centres with one worker and one helper each to effectively carry out various responsibilities under Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, keeping in view the importance of nutrition and Early Childhood Care & Education.

Out of 1,16,852 Mini-AWCs in 23 States/UTs, approval for upgradation of 86,351 mini AWCs have been conveyed to 20 States/UTs as per proposals submitted by them. The State of Himachal Pradesh has 539 mini Anganwadi Centres out of which the State has recently sent a proposal for upgradation of 153 mini AWCs and the same has been approved for upgradation to main AWCs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 816 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Increase in Taxes on Tobacco
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Vishaldada Prakashbapu Patil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.816 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH NOVEMBER 2024

## 'INCREASING TAXES ON TOBACCO'

## 816. SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL:

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

- (a) whether the 139 th and 147 th report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health observed that India has one of the lowest prices of tobacco in the world and recommended increasing taxes on tobacco to generate revenue for cancer awareness and prevention in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has undertaken an estimation on the additional revenue that is likely to be generated from the 16% increase in Natural Calamity and Contingent Duty (NCCD) on certain cigarettes announced in the Budget 2023;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor,
- (d) whether the Government proposes to utilize the additional revenue for cancer research and awareness as recommended by the Standing Committee; 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 (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) to (e) Yes. The Government of India launched the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) in the year 2007-08 with the aim of raising awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use, to help people quit the habit and to reduce the prevalence and burden of cancer and tobacco-related diseases. Under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, real-life images of cancer patients and textual warning labels are displayed on tobacco product packaging to further enhance public awareness.

The Department of Revenue informed that the Natural Calamity and Contingent Duty (NCCD) was estimated to about Rs.1100 Crore based on annualized figures for FY 2022-23 (Up to Oct 2022).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 814 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Racket of Fake Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Prof. Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 814 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH NOVEMBER, 2024

## RACKETOFFAKE DOCTORS

## 814. PROF. SOUGATA RAY:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that a fake doctor's racket was running a hospital in the name of Agarwal Medical Centre at Greater Kailash in Delhi during the last several years, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is true that the above clinic conducted over 3000 surgeries per year, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government agencies/machineries have failed to check such types of involvements of fake doctors in the capital of the country, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the details of disciplinary actions taken/proposed to be taken against the authorities of Delhi Medical Council/Municipal Corporation of Delhi and other Union/State Government agencies in this regard?

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

- (a) to (d): Health is a State Subject. Therefore, complaints and grievances regarding fake doctors etc., as and when received, are forwarded to the State/ Union Territory concerned for taking appropriate action. The data and details of such complaints and actions taken thereon are not maintained centrally as each State/ Union Territory or concerned authority handles the matter within their jurisdictions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 812 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Seats for NEET UG/PG
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 812 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH NOVEMBER, 2024

## SEATS FOR NEET UG/PG

## 812. SHRI PRADEEPPUROHIT:

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

- (a) the total number of seats for NEET UG/PG in Government and Private medical colleges;
- (b) whether any fixed fee structure applies in these colleges and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government plans to introduce a uniform fee cap for NEET seats in private colleges and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any relaxation in Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) has been granted for foreign medical students affected by COVID-19 and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether any alternative options have been provided for foreign medical students who are unable to complete internships or exams due to COVID-19 disruptions and if so, the details thereof;
- (f) whether other institutions in India offer PG fellowship programmes for foreign and Indian medical graduates and if so, the details thereof along with the criteria for admission thereto, State/UT-wise; and
- (g) whether a six-month PG fellowship from a foreign institution is valid in India and if so, the details thereof along with the guidelines for its recognition?

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

- (a) As informed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), there are total number of 1,18,137 undergraduate medical seats, which include 60,422 seats in government medical colleges and 57,715 seats in private medical colleges. Further, there are 73,157 postgraduate seats available across various specialties.
- (b) and (c) Fee structures differ from State to State vis-a-vis Government / Private Medical Colleges as per the guidelines issued by concerned State Fee Regulatory Authorities.

(d) and (e) The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is a licensure exam that Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) must pass to practice medicine in India after earning a medical degree from a foreign institution. Further, the NMC vide public notices dated 09.05.2023, 07.12.2023, 07.06.2024 and 19.6.2024 has granted relaxations (including period of internship) and issued clarifications resolving the issues of FMGs reported to NMC due to Covid-19 pandemic/Ukraine-Russia war.

(f) and (g) National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) offers various post graduate medical fellowship programmes for foreign and Indian medical graduates. Details of courses and criteria for admission thereto are published by NBEMS in information bulletin.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 811 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Cancellation of the SDS Visa Scheme by Canada
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 811

## ANSWERED ON- 29/11/2024

## CANCELLATION OF THE SDS VISA SCHEME BY CANADA

## 811. SHRI HIBI EDEN

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

(a) the details of the impact, including issues and difficulties likely to be faced by Indian students, in view of the cancellation of the SDS Visa Scheme by Canada for Indian students;

(b) whether the Government has made any plans to remedy the issues that will be faced by the Indian students seeking to study in Canada due to the withdrawal and cancellation of the said visa scheme by Canada; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a to c) As per the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program, which was launched   in 2018, the   Canadian   Government   allowed   eligible international students to 'fast-track' their study permit application process. However, the fast-tracking process involved meeting specific requirements like paying one year's tuition fee in advance, providing a mandatory Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) worth $20,635 as proof of funds and meeting language proficiency levels.

On 8 th November  2024,   the   Canadian   Government   ended   the   SDS program. The Canadian Government conveyed that its objective in doing   away   with   the   SDS   program   is   in   line   with   its   efforts   to strengthen the program's integrity, address student vulnerability, and give all students equal and fair access to the application process, as well as a positive academic experience. Following the cancellation of the SDS Scheme, all international students would now have to apply for 'regular study permits' for studying in Canada. Under the regular route, students are no longer required to pay full one-year tuition fee upfront,   but   only   for   six   months   and   demonstrate   that   they   have sufficient   funds   to   cover   their   living   expenses.   This   makes   the admission process more affordable for students, particularly those who   were   previously   unable   to   meet   the   more   costly   SDS requirements.

Currently,   there   are approximately   427,000   Indian   students in Canadian colleges and universities. All issues facing Indian students in Canada are regularly discussed and raised with Canadian authorities. Government of India places high emphasis on the well-being of Indian students pursuing education in Canada.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 809 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri B Y Raghavendra

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 809 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  NOVEMBER 2024

## PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras

## 809. Shri B Y Raghavendra:

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

- (a) the number of PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras currently operational across the country including Karnataka particularly Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency;
- (b) the current status of applications pending for establishing additional Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country including the said region;
- (c) whether there are any immediate plans for expanding the network of PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country;
- (d) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure adequate supply and availability of essential medicines at existing Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Karnataka particularly in the Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency; and
- (e)  the  strategy  being  implemented to expand the network of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), a total of 14131 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened till 31.10.2024 across the country, of which 1339 JAKs opened in the State of Karnataka including 40 JAKs opened in Shimoga Lok Sabha Constituency.
- (b):  Presently, 990 applications are under process at different levels for opening JAKs across the  country,  of  which  one  application  is  under  process  pertaining  to  Shimoga  Lok  Sabha Constituency in the state of Karnataka.
- (c):  Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), the Government has fixed a target to open 25,000 JAKs across the country by 31 st March 2027.
- (d):  To ensure the supply and adequate availability of medicines at Janaushadhi Kendras, the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), the Implementing Agency of the  Scheme  has  set  up  a  network  of  five  warehouses  at  Gurugram,  Chennai,  Guwahati, Bengaluru  and  Surat.  Out  of  which,  Bengaluru  warehouse  supplies  medicines  to  JAKs  in Karnataka including Shimoga.  These are backed by SAP-based inventory management system for demand forecasting. Marketing and procurement team of PMBI also monitors the inventory levels and availability of medicines at JAKs. A Point of Sales (PoS) application for all Kendra owners provides them easy access to procure medicines.

Further,  PMBI has a strong distributor network  of 36 distributors  spread across the country. PMBI is doing direct supply of medicines to JAKs in Karnataka through 3 distributors situated at Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Hubli.

(e):  Applications have been invited from all the districts of the country for opening of JAKs by applying online through PMBI's website i.e. www.janaushadhi.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 807 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-29
Subject: Investigation by NPPA
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 807 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  NOVEMBER 2024

Investigation by NPPA

## 807. Shri Durai Vaiko:

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

(a) whether the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) had investigated the claims of the drug manufacturers that the production of certain essential drugs has become 'unviable', before allowing the price rise of essential drugs in October 2024; and (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes Sir. The claims of drug manufacturers were scrutinized by an Inter-Ministerial Committee  (IMC)  comprising  of  representatives  from  Central  Drugs  Standard  Control Organisation (CDSCO),  Director General of Health Services (DGHS)  and  National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) , keeping in view parameters like essentiality of these medicines; period since when they have been under price control; trend of API prices over the last three years; concerns regarding possible shortages, if any; and request(s) received for discontinuation of essential medicines from the manufacturing companies. Based on the detailed scrutiny, increase in the price of only 11 formulations of 8 drugs was approved as against the request received for 77 formulations for such increase.

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