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Lok Sabha Question No. 3664 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: AIIMS Deoghar
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3664 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.03.2025

## AIIMS DEOGHAR

## 3664. SHRI DULU MAHATO:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that despite AIIMS Deoghar being recently functional, patients are being referred to AIIMS New Delhi even for minor health issues;
- (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons or constraints leading to these referrals instead of addressing such cases at AIIMS Deoghar;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any assessment of the current infrastructure and capacity of AIIMS Deoghar to handle minor and major medical cases, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the measures being taken to strengthen AIIMS Deoghar and reduce dependency on AIIMS New Delhi; and
- (e) the timeline for upgrading facilities at AIIMS Deoghar to ensure that it can cater to the medical needs of patients locally?

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

(a) to (e) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Deoghar, set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), started OPD services in August 2021 and IPD services in July 2022. Further, 31 Super Specialty/Specialty Departments are functional in the Institute. Patient transfers are made in light of clinical assessment, bed availability and the need for specialized interventions in accordance with standard medical protocol prioritising patient safety and ensuring continuity of care. Regular meetings & field visits are being conducted by the Ministry to review & support full operationalization of various facilities in the Institute.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3658 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Talcher Fertilizers Limited
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Rudra Narayan Pany

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3658 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 21.03.2025

## Talcher Fertilizers Limited

## 3658.  SHRI  RUDRA  NARAYAN PANY:

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

- (a) whether the construction work of Talcher Fertilizers Limited  plant is going on at a snail's pace;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the  time  by  which  the  construction  work  of  the  said  plant  is  likely  to  be completed and production started?

## ANSWER

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

## (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a)  to  (c): Government of India mandated revival of Talcher unit of M/s Fertilizer Corporation  of  India  Ltd  (FCIL),  located  in  Angul  District,  Odisha. Accordingly,  a Joint  Venture  Company  named  M/s.  Talcher  Fertilizers  Ltd.  (TFL)  has  been incorporated  for  setting  up  coal  gasification  based  Ammonia  Urea  Plant  of  12.7 LMTPA  capacity,  which  is  first  of  its  kind  in  India.  LSTK  contracts  for  Coal gasification and Ammonia Urea Package were awarded to M/s Wuhuan Engineering  Company  Ltd  (WECL), China  by  TFL  in  September,  2019  and  from December,  2019  onwards,  COVID-19  pandemic  which  struck  immediately  after across the globe, having its epicenter at Wuhan, affected the progress of project in a severe manner till May, 2020. Later, multiple waves of COVID-19 pandemic struck India which resulted in enforcement of lockdown at local levels thereby impacting the  progress  of  project  schedule. Further,  the  progress  of  the  project  has  been impacted due to backlog in procurement, construction and equipment erection by M/s WECL.

As on 28 th February, 2025, the overall progress of the project is 65.66 %. As regards  the  Outside  Battery  Limit  (OSBL)  Packages,  the  overall  progress  is 77.62%. The OSBL Packageslike OSBL Pipe rack, Plant lighting, Boiler-1 & Raw water  treatment  plant  &  DM  Water  Plant  are  in  advanced  stages  of  mechanical completion.

Because of above mentioned reasons, the project could not be commissioned by targeted timeline of September, 2024. The progress of the project is regularly reviewed by the JV partners & TFL Board and all efforts are being made by TFL for completion of the project. TFL is also conducting regular VCs with M/s WECL to resolve the pending engineering issues.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3655 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Fertilizer Production Units
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Benny Behanan

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3655   TO BE ANSWERED ON: 21.03.2025

## Fertilizer Production Units

## 3655. SHRI  BENNY BEHANAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  set  up  new  factories  for  fertilizer production in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  States  where  these  factories  are  proposed  to  be  established  and the expected timeline for their completion;
- (c) whether the Government  has  taken measures  to modernise fertilizer production technologies in existing fertilizer companies;
- (d) if  so,  the  key  initiatives  undertaken  and  the  manner  in  which  they  will enhance efficiency and sustainability in fertilizer production;
- (e) whether the Government has taken steps to promote the use of gypsum in building construction across the country; and
- (f) if  so,  the  details  of  the  specific  measures  introduced  and  manner  in  which they  are  being  implemented  to  encourage  adoption  in  the  construction sector?

## ANSWER

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

## (SMT.  ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) & (b): Government mandated revival of Ramagundam (Telangana), Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Sindri (Jharkhand)  and  Talcher (Odisha) units of Fertilizer Corporation of India and Barauni (Bihar) unit of Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation Ltd through Joint Venture Company of nominated PSUs for setting up new ammoniaurea plants of 12.7 LMTPA capacity each. The Ramagundam and Gorakhpur units have  been  commissioned  on  22.03.2021  and  07.12.2021  respectively.  Also, Barauni and Sindri units have started urea productionon 18.10.2022 and 05.11.2022 respectively. Talcher unit is under execution phase.

(c) & (d): With regard to Urea, the Government had announced New Investment Policy (NIP) - 2012 on 2nd January, 2013 and its amendment on 7th October, 2014 to facilitate fresh investment in the urea sector and to make India self-sufficient in the urea sector. Total 6 new urea units have been set up under NIP-2012. These new urea plants have been established with latest technology designed for much lower  energy  consumption,  around  5.0  Gcal/MT.  Also,  under  New  Urea  Policy (NUP)-2015, Target Energy Norms (TEN) were given to the urea units. The urea units were expected to achieve TEN for which the units have resorted to the latest technological up gradation in the plants. Resultantly, 19 urea units have achieved TEN till  date.  Implementation  of  NUP-15  norms has resulted in improving  energy consumption  of  Urea  plants  from  6.04  Gcal/MT  during  2014-15  to  around  5.59 Gcal/MT during 2023-24.

- (e): Nil

(e) :    In view of (e) above, question does not arises.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3654 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: CGHS wellness Centre in  Bengaluru
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. 3654 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST MARCH, 2025

## CGHS WELLNESS CENTRE IN BENGALURU

## 3654. DR. C N MANJUNATH:

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

- (a) whether there is any proposal to establish new CGHS wellness centres in Bengaluru, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware of the shortage of specialist doctors in CGHS Wellness Centres and if so, the details thereof,
- (c) whether new recruitment has been proposed by the Government to meet the shortage of the said specialist in CGHS Wellness Centres and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any time period has been fixed for new recruitment, if so, the details thereof, and
- (e) whether any weightage has been considered for MBBS doctors working in rural hospitals for the selection in NEET PG as an incentive to attract MBBS doctors to PHCs, CHCs and Taluk Hospitals and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (e) At present there are 15 CGHS Wellness Centres functioning in Bengaluru. A proposal for setting up 22 new CGHS Wellness Centres including three in the State of Karnataka (Mangaluru, Shivamogga and Udupi) is recently approved.

In CGHS Bengaluru, against 40 sanctioned post of General Duty Medical Officers, 8 sanctioned post of Non Teaching Specialists and 1 sanctioned post of Dental Specialist; 43 GDMOs, 2 Non Teaching Specialists and 1 Dental Specialist are in position.

Filling up posts of General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs) and Specialists is a continuous process. To fill up vacant posts of General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs) and Specialists, Government sends requisitions to Union Public Service Commission for recommending suitable candidates. GDMOs with Post Graduate qualifications are posted in CGHS Polyclinics and Wellness Centres and some retired Government specialists doctors are appointed on contractual basis to bridge the shortfall of Specialists.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3651 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Transparency and Accessibility of Health Data
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3651 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 st MARCH, 2025

## TRANSPARENCYAND ACCESSIBILITY OFHEALTH DATA

3651: DR. DHARAMVIRA GANDHI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the reasons for delays in the release of key health indicators such as the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) updates as of 2024;

- (b) the steps being taken to ensure timely and transparent dissemination of critical health data to support evidence-based policymaking and public health initiatives; and
- (c) the impact of the said delays on initiatives such as the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) strategy?

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

(a) to (c): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) conducts an integrated survey namely National Family Health Survey (NFHS) with a periodicity of around three years. The survey provides data on health and family welfare and associated domains like characteristics of the population; fertility and fertility preferences; family planning; infant and child mortality; maternal and child health; nutrition; morbidity and healthcare; women's empowerment, etc. It is a nationally important source of data for the purpose of monitoring performance of health programmes/schemes of Government of India. The NFHS-5 was conducted during 2019-21 and its Report was released in 2022. The NFHS-6 has been initiated timely. Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is estimated based on the results of Sample Registration System (SRS) by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (ORGI). The Ministry ensures a timely and transparent dissemination of NFHS data by conducting regular follow-ups with the nodal agency and regular review meetings at higher levels to monitor progress and oversee intermediary steps. For ensuring transparent dissemination, disaggregated data of NFHS in the Factsheets and Reports, along with unit level data is usually released for an NFHS. By ensuring the timely and transparent dissemination of data to the policymakers, the Ministry has implemented several initiatives under the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) strategy to enhance health outcomes across these demographics. The key programs/initiatives includes Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK), Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB), LaQshya Program, Delivery Points, Reproductive and Child health (RCH) Portal, Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), Midwifery Services Initiative, Poshan Abhiyaan etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3643 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Land of Defence in Belagavi
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Jagadish Shettar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3643

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 st  March, 2025

## LAND OF DEFENCE IN BELAGAVI

3643. SHRI JAGADISH SHETTAR:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  regarding  the  extent  of  land  exists  with  Defence  in  Belagavi  City  including Belagavi district of Karnataka;
- (b) whether there is any land property of the State Government of Karnataka which is in the possession of Defence and had been leased out for the Defence use in the past;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it has been returned to the State Government after the completion of its lease; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a):  Total extent of Defence land in Belagavi City/district is 3430.3832 acres and its details are as under: -

| Inside Belagavi City                    | Inside Cantonment - 1604.6912 acres   |
|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Inside Belagavi City                    | Outside Cantonment - 1470.905 acres   |
| Outside Belagavi City                   | 354.787 - acres                       |
| Total Defence land in Belagavi District | 3430.3832 acres                       |

(b) to (e):  No land of State Government of Karnataka is presently held on lease for defence use in Belagavi district. However, Ramdurg Field Firing Range (FFR) is occupied for defence use for Field Firing Range. Government of Karnataka, vide Order dated 28.06.2002, accorded approval for release of 50 hectares of forest land (Actual Impact Zone) of Ramdurg FFR for a lease period of 10  years.  The  rent  for  the 10  year  period from  2002  to  2012  amounting  to Rs. 7,50,000/- has already been paid to Deputy Conservator of Forests, Belagavi Division on 28.08.2023.

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(SHRI SANJAY SETH)
Lok Sabha Question No. 3640 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Stoppage of Funds to KMA under NHM
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3640 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 st MARCH, 2025

## STOPPAGE OF FUNDS TO KMA UNDER NHM

## 3640. SMT. MALA ROY:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of fund released to Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) under the National Health Mission (NHM); and
- (b) whether it is true that the fund to be released to KMC under NHM has been stopped, if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) and (b): With the objective of attainment of universal access to equitable, affordable and quality health care services, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is implementing National Health Mission. Government provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs for improvement in health infrastructure, availability of adequate human resources to health facilities, to improve availability and accessibility to quality health care especially for the underserved and marginalized groups. Under National Health Mission (NHM), funds are released to the States/UTs under Flexible Pool on a lump sum basis to provide greater flexibility to States/UTs to utilize the funds as per their felt need and priorities.

Funds under NHM are released based on the receipt of proposals from the States/UTs and compliance of provisions as contained in the schematic guidelines, existing manuals, guidelines, instructions and circulars issued in connection with implementation of the NHM.

The details of Central Release under the National Health Mission (NHM) from the FY 2021-22 to FY 2023-24 to the State of West Bengal is as follows:

## (Rs. in Cr.)

| Financial Year   | Central Release   |
|------------------|-------------------|
| 2021-22          | 1,654.26          |
| 2022-23          | 1,252.32          |
| 2023-24          | 890.42            |

Note:

1. The above releases relate to Central Govt. Grants & do not include State share contribution.

As per information received from the Govt. of West Bengal, fund released to Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) from different programmes under NHM, West Bengal during FY 2024-25 (upto Feb, 2025)

| Name of the programme   | Fund Released (Rs.)   |
|-------------------------|-----------------------|
| RCH                     | 1,33,32,315.00        |
| HSS (R')                | 64,27,600.00          |
| NUHM                    | 54,46,27,991.00       |
| IDSP                    | 70,000.00             |
| NVBDCP                  | 14,13,550.00          |
| NPCB                    | 19,30,000.00          |
| NPCDCS                  | 13,12,690.00          |
| NVHCP                   | 16,000.00             |
| Total                   | 56,91,30,146.00       |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3639 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Day Care Cancer Centre
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3639 ANSWERED ON 21 st MARCH, 2025

## DAY CARE CANCER CENTRE

## 3639. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

Will the MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up/establish 'Day Care Cancer Centre' in the district hospitals of 200 districts across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the criteria and the basis of selection, district-wise; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to permit the opening of 'Day Care Cancer Centre' in the West Champaran district hospital of Bihar under the said scheme, if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c) As per announcement of Union Budget 2025-26, the government aims to establish 200 Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) in district hospitals across India. At present, 372 DCCCs are already functional across district hospitals.

Acomprehensive gap analysis has been initiated to assess the availability of cancer care infrastructure, medical staff, and essential equipment in district hospitals. Based on this analysis, Ministry in consultation with State Government, plans to establish 200 DCCCs in districts with high cancer burden and inadequate access to Cancer Care Services. This selection envisages availability of referral linkages with State Cancer Institutes (SCIs) and Tertiary Cancer Care Centres (TCCCs) to ensure continuum of care.

State Government of Bihar has informed that, in West Champaran district, six bedded 'Day Care Cancer Centre' is functional since 26.01.2025 in the Medical College Hospital.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3637 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: Waterways in the Ganga River
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Virendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3637

ANSWERED ON 21.03.2025

## WATERWAYS IN THE GANGA RIVER

3637. SHRI VIRENDRA SINGH:

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

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- (a)  the  quantum  of  funds  spent  so  far  on  the  port  being  built  in  Milkipur,  District Chandauli/Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh for the purpose of water transport in the river Ganga; (b) the percentage of success achieved in respect of the said port; (c)  the  number  of  ports  being  built  between  Varanasi  and  Kolkata  and  the  number  of ships operating at present on this route; (d) whether the Government proposes to handover this port to a private player, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the manner in which the Government proposes to run this port?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Rs. 182.33  Cr  has  been  spent till  date  on  construction  of  Multimodal  Terminal (MMT) at Varanasi under Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP).
- (b) MMT, Varanasi is constructed with cargo handling capacity of 1.26 Million Metric Ton per annum and is operational.
- (c) Three  Multi  Modal  Terminals  at  Varanasi,  Sahibganj  and  Haldia  and  one Intermodal  Terminal  (IMT)  at  Kalughat  have  been  built  under  Jal  Marg  Vikas  Project between  Varanasi  to  Haldia.  In  addition,  49  community  jetties  have  been  constructed between Varanasi and Kolkata. Two intermodal terminals i.e. one at Patna and other at Kolkata have already been developed and are in operation. 87 (Cargo/ Cruise) vessels are operating on this route.
- (d) & (e) IWAI has already engaged Public Private Partnership (PPP) concessionaire for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of MMT Haldia, Garden Reach Jetty at Kolkata and IMT at Kalughat. Further, to strengthen port-led connectivity and integration of ports with inland and coastal shipping, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata has been approached for Operation & Maintenance of terminals on National Waterways - 1.

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