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Lok Sabha Question No. 4176 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: Health Coverage for Senior Citizens
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4176 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## HEALTH COVERAGE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

## 4176. SHRI MUHAMMED HAMDULLAH SAYEED:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to expand the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) to include health coverage for senior citizens aged above 70 years regardless of income;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has introduced any mechanism to streamline the issuance of Ayushman Vaya Vandana cards for beneficiaries across the country, if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) and (b): On 29.10.2024, Government of India expanded Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to provide free treatment benefits of up to ₹5 lakh per year on a family basis to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their socio-economic status.

(c): Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is an entitlement-based scheme, all the eligible beneficiary families are covered from day one of the implementation of the scheme in the State/UT. The scheme does not require enrolment, however, a beneficiary verification process is undertaken to verify the genuineness of the beneficiary. Ayushman cards are issued to all eligible beneficiaries as part of this process.

The enrolment of all eligible senior citizens aged 70 years and above is application-based, allowing beneficiaries to apply for and obtain their Ayushman Vay Vandana card. Different modes of application are available for enrolment in the scheme including mobile phone application (Ayushman App) and web portal (beneficiary.nha.gov.in). The feature of selfregistration is also available in the above mentioned application. For further enquiries about the Ayushman Vay Vandana card, beneficiaries can give a missed call to the helpline number 1800110-770. A dedicated call center (14555) is available 24x7 to provide assistance to the beneficiaries.

Further, beneficiaries may visit any empaneled hospital to avail the benefits under this scheme. Additionally, Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras (PMAM) have been deployed at empaneled hospitals, who are responsible for guiding the beneficiaries and providing information related to prompt treatment by interfacing with the treating doctors / caregivers. Uniform kiosks have also been deployed in these hospitals as the first point of contact for beneficiaries, offering awareness, assistance with card creation and support in accessing treatment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4172 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: Upgradation of Minor Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Robert Bruce C

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4172

ANSWERED ON 20.12.2024

## UPGRADATION OF MINOR PORTS

4172. SHRI ROBERT BRUCE C:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) whether the Government has any schemes for the upgradation of minor ports into major ports and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has any plans to develop a new port in Tirunelveli region in the State of Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Major Ports are under the administrative control of Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways  and  Ports  other  than  Major  Ports  (Non-Major/Minor)  are  under  the jurisdiction  of  respective  State  Government.  Under  Sagarmala  Scheme,  Ministry  is providing financial assistance and support to Coastal States/UTs for projects related to port infrastructure development.
- (b) & (c)   Govt. of Tamil Nadu has informed that there are no new plans in Tamil Nadu Maritime Board for developing a new Non-Major Port in Thirunelveli District at present as V. O. Chidambaranar Port (Major Port) in Thoothukudi District, and Kanyakumari (Non Major ports) are available in the region.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4170 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: Medical College in Gurdaspur
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4170 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 th DECEMBER 2024

## MEDICALCOLLEGE IN GURDASPUR

## †4170. SHRI SUKHJINDER SINGH RANDHAWA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has received any proposal for opening a new Medical college in Gurdaspur in the State of Punjab; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon and the time by which the said proposal is likely to be approved; and (c) the number of Government and private medical colleges located at present in Gurdaspur and

Pathankot in Punjab?

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

(a) to (c): 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, 03 medical colleges (SAS Nagar in Phase-I and Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur in Phase-III) have been approved in Punjab. Government Medical College at SAS Nagar is functional. Further, as per information available on National Medical Commisison's (NMC) website, there are 13 medical colleges (5 Govt. & 8 Private) in Punjab including 01 private medical college at Pathankot district.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: Indian Students going Abroad for Higher Studies
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Shafi Parambil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 4166

## ANSWERED ON- 20/12/2024

INDIAN STUDENTS  GOING ABROAD FOR HIGHER STUDIES 4166. SHRI SHAFI PARAMBIL

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

- (a) the   data   of   the   list   of   Indian   students   going   abroad   for undergraduate, graduate, and research studies across the country, Statewise;
- (b) whether the Government has taken note of the increasing number of students going abroad for higher studies recently; and
- (c) if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a to c) As per information received from Missions and Posts abroad, the total number of Indian students pursuing higher education in universities and other tertiary institutions abroad were 1.33 million as of January

2024.   State-wise   and   academic   course-wise   data   of   Indian   students pursuing higher education abroad is not available. Indian   students   have   gone   to   foreign   countries   for   various   reasons, including personal choices in respect of education. This is also reflected in decisions that they make after completion of education.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4165 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: Allowances for Medical Officers
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4165 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2024

## ALLOWANCES FOR MEDICALOFFICERS

## †4165. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

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

- (a) whether various allowances are given to medical officers of academic, non-academic, public health sub-cadres and other general duty medical officers as per the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the said allowances are not being given to health/medical officers serving in many autonomous bodies and many universities like Jawaharlal Nehru University, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has received any complaint/representation in this regard;
- (d) if so, the current status thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

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

(a) to (e): The doctors belonging to the 04 sub-cadres of Central Health Service (CHS) namely Teaching, Non-Teaching, Public Health and General Duty Medical Officers are availing various allowances such as House Rent Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Annual Allowance, Post Graduate Allowance, Conveyance Allowance, Non-Practicing Allowance etc. as per recommendation of Seventh Central Pay Commission and approval of Government. Autonomous bodies under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare grant allowances as per applicable rules. Representations/ complaints whenever received, are promptly replied to.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: AIIMS in Rewari
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Satpal Brahamchari

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4163 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2024

## AIIMS IN REWARI

## 4163. SHRI SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has fixed any criteria to determine the number of medical treatment departments in AIIMS across the country, if so, the details therof;

(b) the details of the names of medical department which are not operational in Rewari AIIMS till date;

(c) whether all the medical equipments/machinery procured for AIIMS Rewari are currently functional or lying unused till date; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rewari approved under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) is a 750-bedded hospital, with provision for (i) Surgical & Allied Specialties (ii) Medicine & Allied Specialties (iii) 15 Super Specialty Departments (iv) Other facilities including Trauma and Intensive Care Unit & Critical Care. The physical progress of the project is 5.02% as on 17.12.2024.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4162 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: Chennai- Vladivostok Maritime Corridor
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Raja A

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4162

ANSWERED ON 20.12.2024

## CHENNAI - VLADIVOSTOK MARITIME CORRIDOR

## 4162.  SHRI RAJA A:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) the status India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor project;
- (b) the  time  by  which  the  said  project  is  likely  to  become  operational,  connecting India with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Italy, France and Greece;
- (c) whether the Chennai - Vladivostok maritime corridor has become operational;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the status of the other connected ports along the Bay of Bengal to Far East Russia; and
- (e) the quantum of traffic, this project is likely to generate in the  next three years with transportation of crude oil, food, machines etc.?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) The Memorandum of Understanding for the India - Middle East - Europe Economic  Corridor  (IMEEC)  was  signed  during  the  G20  Summit  held  in  New  Delhi, followed  by  the  Union  Cabinet's  approval  of  the  Inter-Governmental  Framework Agreement (IGFA) on co-operation for the empowerment and operation of the corridor. The Virtual Trade Corridor (VTC) under the framework agreement between India and UAE on the IMEEC was soft launched on 10th September 2024.
- (c) & (d) Yes,  the  Chennai  -  Vladivostok  Maritime  Corridor  is  operational.  All  the Major Ports in India along the Bay of Bengal are connected to Far East.
- (e) Over  the  past  decade,  eastern  ports  such  as  Syama  Prasad  Mookerjee  Port, Paradip Port, Visakhapatnam Port, Kamarajar Port, Chennai Port and V.O Chidambaranar Port have shown a consistent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% in dry bulk cargo, 8% in liquid bulk cargo, and 5% in container cargo and the same is expected to continue.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4157 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: Suicide Cases in Medical Institutions
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4157 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20th DECEMBER, 2024

## SUICIDE CASES IN MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS

## 4157. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any data regarding suicide cases reported in the Medical Educational Institutions including Medical Colleges, Nursing Colleges & Schools and other Paramedical institutions across the country;
- (b) if so, the details of such cases reported in the country during the last ten years, year and institution-wise; and
- (c) the details of the action taken by the Government to stop such incidents in these institutions in future?

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

(a) to (c) The government has taken various measures to address mental health challenges and promote student well-being which include implementation of National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), strengthening of mental healthcare services, National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP), Tele MANAS Mobile Application, National Suicide Prevention Strategy, etc. The Department of Higher Education has also been requested for wide publicity of NTMHP / Tele MANAS in the educational institutes under their Department and share the helpline number among the students to access the helpline during stressful and challenging times. Further, all States/UTs have been requested for wide circulation and publicity of NTMHP/Tele MANAS in the respective States/UTs especially among students in educational institutions. All Institutes of National Importance, AIIMS and Central Government Medical Colleges have also been requested to publicise Tele MANAS among students to access the helpline at any time for free and confidential support.

Furthermore, a 15-Member National Task Force was constituted by the Anti-Ragging committee of the National Medical Commission (NMC) in February 2024. The NMC has published its report in August, 2024. Aggrieved students can lodge complaints related to mental health and ragging on NMC's website as well as other portals such as Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). National Medical Commission Regulations such as Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical College and Institutions Regulations, 2021 require Colleges to submit annual compliance report and prescribe punitive actions for offenders. The data regarding suicide cases reported in the Medical Educational Institutions has not been compiled centrally.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4156 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: AYUSH Hospitals in Kolar
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri M Mallesh Babu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4156 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## AYUSH Hospitals in Kolar

## 4156. Shri M Mallesh Babu:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether all the districts in the State of Karnataka are equipped with  Advanced AYUSH/Ayurvedic Hospitals except Kolar district;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that most of the people living in Kolar district are dependent on Ayurveda and AYUSH hospitals for treatments like Parshvavayu, Asthama, respiratory infections, other allied infections and diseases, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has initiated any necessary action to establish an advanced AYUSH/Ayurvedic Hospital in the said district; and
- (e)    if so, the details of the commissioning and functioning of this advanced AYUSH/Ayurvedic hospital in Kolar district of Karnataka?

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

(a) to (e) Public Health being a State subject, the primary responsibility to ensure the availability of  equipments  with  advanced  AYUSH/Ayurvedic  hospitals  in  all  the  districts  in  the  State Karnataka lies with respective State Government and similarly the subject matter of establishment of Advanced AYUSH/Ayurvedic Hospital in the Kolar district also comes under the purview of State Government. However, as reported by the State Government of Karnataka, all the districts in the State of Karnataka including Kolar District under National Ayush Mission are equipped with necessary procedural equipments and State has upgraded 83 Ayush Hospitals including 2 hospitals in Kolar district.

State  Government  has  also  informed  that  most  of  the  people  living  in  Kolar  district  are dependent  on  Ayurveda  and  Ayush  Hospitals  for  treatments like  Parshvavayu,  Asthma, respiratory  infections,  other  allied  infections  and  diseases.  Further,  the  Ministry  is  already implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) which is having a provision of financial assistance to States/UTs including Karnataka for setting up of 50/30/10 bedded  Integrated  Ayush  Hospitals  and  State  Government  may  avail  financial  assistance  by submitting suitable proposal through State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) as per the provision of NAM guideline.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4152 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: Allocation of Funds under AB-PMJAY in Bihar
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4152 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH DECEMBER, 2024

## ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UNDER AB-PMJAY IN BIHAR

## 4152. SHRI PRADEEPKUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

the details of the funds allocated, released and utilized under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in Araria Parliamentary Constituency of Bihar during the last three years, year-wise?

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

The funding of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is entirely demand driven. Funds are released to the States/UTs on the basis of the actual demand received from them. There is no State/UT-wise allocation of funds. Further, funds are released to the States/UTs but not to individual districts. The details of funds released and utilized for the State of Bihar under AB-PMJAY during the last three years are as under:

| Financial Year   |   Funds released (in crore of Rupees) |   Funds utilized (in crore of Rupees) |
|------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| 2021-22          |                                 59.77 |                                 74.37 |
| 2022-23          |                                145.51 |                                135.25 |
| 2023-24          |                                172.5  |                                184.43 |

Note: For FY 2021-22 and FY 2023-24, the funds utilized are more than the funds released as the unspent funds were carried forward from the previous financial years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4150 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-20
Subject: DM Course in Genetics and Endocrinology
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Dharambir Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4150 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20th DECEMBER, 2024

## DMCOURSE IN GENETICS AND ENDOCRINOLOGY

## 4150. SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the eligibility criteria for the Doctorate of Medicine (DM) superspeciality course in Genetics and Endocrinology are restricted to certain medical qualifications, excluding MD Biochemistry which was previously considered eligible;
- (b) the rationale behind not allowing MD Biochemistry graduates for super-specialization in Genetics and Endocrinology, despite the relevance of their curriculum to these fields;
- (c) whether the Ministry acknowledge that MD Biochemistry is well-suited for a superspecialization in Genetics and Endocrinology, and that such a move is likely to benefit both the medical profession and healthcare services; and
- (d) whether the Government is considering to revise the eligibility criteria to include MD Biochemistry graduates for DM courses in Genetics and Endocrinology so as to enhance opportunities for more qualified healthcare professionals?

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

(a) to (d): The National Medical Commission was constituted by the Government under the provisions of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019. Section 10(a) of the NMC Act, 2019 empowers the Commission to lay down policies for maintaining high quality and standards in medical education and to make necessary regulations in this regard. Further, Section 57 of the NMC Act, 2019 also mandates the Commission to make various regulations consistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder, to carry out its provisions. In pursuance of its powers and functions, the Commission has framed regulation, which, inter alia, specify the eligibility criteria for the Doctorate of Medicine (DM) super-speciality course in Genetics and Endocrinology.

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