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Lok Sabha Question No. 3286 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Expansion of Port Capacity
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Nishikant Dubey, Shri Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3286

ANSWERED ON 08.08.2025

## EXPANSION OF PORT CAPACITY

3286:  DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY: SHRI DHAVAL LAXMANBHAI PATEL:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) whether Government proposes to expand the capacity of the ports of the country;
- (b) if so, the number of ports of the country selected under this scheme; and
- (c) the total percentage increase being made in the capacity of the selected ports?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to   (c) Yes, Capacity augmentation is a continuous process across all Major Ports. The Government has taken several steps to expand the cargo handling capacity of all major ports in the country through modernization, mechanization, construction of new berths and terminals, capital dredging, and enhancement of road and rail connectivity. The overall capacity of Major Ports has increased from 871.52 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in FY 2014-15 to 1680.94 MTPA in FY 2024-25, representing an increase of 93%.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3283 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Coverage Gaps and Service Integration under the One-Stop Centre
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Smt. Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3283

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2025

## COVERAGE GAPS AND SERVICE INTEGRATION UNDER THE ONE-STOP CENTRE

## 3283. SMT. SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO:

Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has assessed inter-district variations in the functionality, case disposal  rates  and  inter-agency  coordination  of  One-Stop  Centres established  under  the  Sambal  sub-scheme  and  if  so,  the  extent  to  which service delivery outcomes vary across States and tribal districts;
- (b) whether the One-Stop Centres established in Odisha have been effectively integrated with district hospitals, legal aid authorities and police systems for real-time referrals/survivor support and if so, the number of districts where such convergence mechanisms are fully operational;
- (c) whether the One-Stop Centre at Bolangir district, is equipped with sufficient trained counsellors, 24/7 accessibility/follow-up mechanisms for survivors of gender-based violence, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  Ministry  proposes  to  undertake  a  service  audit/strengthen infrastructure and personnel deployment in high-vulnerability districts, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) :  One Stop Centre (OSC) is a component of the Sambal vertical under the umbrella Mission Shakti. It provides integrated support and assistance under one roof to  women  affected  by  violence  and  those  in  distress,  both  in  private  and  public spaces. It provides services like medical aid , legal aid and advice, temporary shelter, police assistance and psycho-social counselling to needy women across the country including the State of Odisha.

One-Stop Centre in Bolangir district of Odisha is functional in Bhima Bhoi Medical College  &  Hospital,  Bolangir   with  the  services  of    trained  counsellors   and  24/7

accessibility is available with follow- up mechanisms for survivors of gender based violence. An  evaluation  of  the  Ministry's  schemes,  including  the  One  Stop  Centre  (OSC) Scheme, was conducted during the Financial Year 2020-21 through NITI Aayog. The be study found the scheme's  relevance, effectiveness, and  sustainability to satisfactory.

The implementation of scheme lies with the State Governments/UT Administrations. Further, once in a year, the Programme Approval Board monitors with States/UTs, the progress of activities under the scheme and reviews status of achievement of objectives including infrastructure and personnel deployment. Apart from this, officials of the Ministry continuously review the scheme through meetings, video conferencing and by making field visits to States/UTs from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3271

ANSWERED ON - 08/08/2025

PRAVASI BHARATIYA BIMA YOJNA

3271. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)   the   amount   of   money   disbursed   to   emigrant   workers   in   ECR countries or their families under the Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana; and

(b) whether the Government has any plan to expand this scheme to include Indian citizens pursuing education in ECR countries, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b)  The Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana (PBBY) is a mandatory insurance scheme for all Indian workers holding Emigration Check Required (ECR) category passports going to ECR countries. Revised

PBBY effective from 1 August 2017 is available to both ECR and ECNR passport holders going for employment abroad. The scheme provides an insurance cover of INR 10 Lakhs in case of accidental death   or   permanent   disability   and   other   benefits   at   a   nominal insurance premium of INR 275/- for two years or INR 375/- for three years validity.

As per data available, more than 83 lakh policies have been issued between  2006-07 and June 2025.  During this period 3,302 claims were received and 2,210 were settled.  Details of the claims settled in the last 5 years are available at Annexure - A.  The PBBY scheme is   only   for   Indian   emigrant   workers   and   not   for   those   pursuing education abroad.

## Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana

| Years                    |   No. of Policies issued |   No. of Claims received |   No. of Claims Settled |
|--------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------|
| 2020-21                  |                    40628 |                       72 |                      38 |
| 2021-22                  |                   240178 |                       89 |                      54 |
| 2022-23                  |                   422650 |                      107 |                      26 |
| 2023-24                  |                   300233 |                       73 |                      22 |
| 2024-25                  |                   514525 |                      133 |                      24 |
| 2025-26 (Upto June 2025) |                   125033 |                       38 |                       6 |
| Total since 2006-07      |                  8388143 |                     3302 |                    2210 |

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## Annexure-A
Lok Sabha Question No. 3264 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: National Medical Register
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Aditya Yadav

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3264 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 TH AUGUST, 2025

## NATIONALMEDICALREGISTER

## 3264. SHRI ADITYA YADAV:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact that as of 1st May, 2025 less than 1 per cent of doctors have registered with the National Medical Register (NMR) eight months after its launch in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the details of the initiatives taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure that the NMR creates a comprehensive registry of all allopathic doctors in the country?

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

- (a) to (c): National Medical Commission (NMC) has informed that the application for issuance of National Medical Register (NMR) Identification (ID) is voluntary. As per the Standing Operating Procedure (SOP), the applicant applies through NMR portal. The application first goes to concerned State Medical Council (SMC) where he/she was registered initially and after verification of his/her credentials, the SMC sends the application to NMC through the same portal. The application so received is checked and after verification, the same is approved and NMR ID is generated. Further, NMC has written to all SMCS to put in extra efforts to complete the NMR registration

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3258 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Sickle Cell Mission 2047
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3258 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 th AUGUST, 2025

## SICKLE CELLMISSION 2047

## †3258. SHRI JASWANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR:

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

(a) the number of persons for whom have been screened and the number of patients identified in Dahod district under 'Sickle Cell Mission 2047';

(b) the types of special facilities provided by the Government in the Civil Hospital and other health centres of the said district for sickle cell patients; and

(c) whether any special campaign has been launched to raise awareness among the tribal community in the country and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c): As informed by Government of Gujarat, as on 30.07.2025, a total of 20,33,471 population have been screened in Dahod district, out of which, 5,656 have been confirmed as diseased.

Under National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM), screenings are conducted at all health facilities from District Hospitals upto Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) level across the country. Patients living with SCD are provided with the following services/ facilities for improving their quality of life through AAMs:

-  Follow-up of diseased individuals at frequent intervals.
-  Counseling regarding lifestyle management, pre-marriage and pre-natal decisions.
-  Nutritional supplementation support through distribution of folic acid tablets.
-  Conducting yoga and wellness sessions.
-  Management of crisis symptoms and referral to higher facilities.

Hydroxyurea has been included in National Health Mission (NHM) Essential Drugs List at Sub-Health Centres, Primary Health Centres (PHC)/ Urban PHC, Community Health Centres (CHC) and District Hospitals to address the issue of access to medicine. Under NHM, financial support is provided for the procurement of Hydroxyurea, to reduce the out-of-pocket expenditure borne by sickle cell anaemia patients.

Through Ministry of Tribal Affairs, awareness and counseling material have been developed. IEC and media activities are adopted for propagation of awareness of disease, screening and management. State Govts. have to play an important role in implementation of mission activities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3256 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Inadequate Passenger Ship Connectivity
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3256

ANSWERED ON 08.08.2025

## INADEQUATE PASSENGER SHIP CONNECTIVITY

3256. SHRI MUHAMMED HAMDULLAH SAYEED:

## 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 inadequate passenger ship connectivity in Lakshadweep, with only five ships available and often just three operational, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether there is any proposal to immediately lease additional ships to improve inter-island and mainland transport, if so, the details thereof; whether the Government plans to procure new passenger ships on a permanent
- (c) basis to meet the needs of the islanders; and
- (d) if so, the details and timelines of such procurement plans?

## ANSWER

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

(a)    Union Territory of Lakshadweep Administration (UTLA) has informed that it currently owns five (05) All-Weather Passenger Ship plying between mainland and islands.   In addition,  UTLA  owns  six  (06)  High  Speed  Crafts  (HSCs)  for  Inter-Island  connectivity during fair weather season.  The afore-mentioned ships/ vessels are operated in a regular manner on a prefixed schedule.   However, the number of ships available in serviceable condition at any given instance depends upon their scheduled/ unscheduled repairs as per docking slot availability at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), certificates renewal and

- statutory survey requirements.
- (b) Private  ship/  vessel  operators  are  encouraged  by  the  UT  of  Lakshadweep Administration to start passenger ship operations between mainland and Islands and vice versa as well as Inter-Island movement.
- (c) & (d) No such proposal is presently under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3252 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Sale of Addictive Pain killers/Psychotropic Drugs by Online Pharmacies
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Dr. M K Vishnu Prasad

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3252 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08 TH  AUGUST 2025

## Sale of Addictive Pain killers/Psychotropic Drugs by Online Pharmacies

## 3252. Dr. M K Vishnu Prasad:

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

(a) whether any steps have been taken to monitor sale of addictive Painkillers and Psychotropic drugs by online pharmacies;

- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon; and
- (c) whether any data on the end user details is maintained by online pharmacies regarding sale of such addictive Painkillers and Psychotropic drugs, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a)  to  (c):  Sale  and  distribution  of  drugs  including  painkillers  and  psychotropic  drugs  are regulated by the State Licencing Authorities (SLAs) appointed by State Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the rules made thereunder. SLAs are empowered under the said  Act  and  rules  for  implementation  of  its  provisions  and  monitoring  and  in  case  of  noncompliance, they may take action in accordance with the provisions of the said Act and rules.

Further,  with  a  view  to  comprehensively  regulate  online  sale  of  medicines,  the Government of India has published draft  rules vide its  notification  dated  28.8.2018,  inviting comments  from  public  and  stakeholders  on  amendments  to  the  Drugs  Rules,  1945  for incorporating  provisions  relating  to  regulation  of  sale  and  distribution  of  drugs  through  epharmacy.

The draft rules contain provisions for registration of e-pharmacy, periodic inspection of e-pharmacy,    procedure  for  distribution  or  sale  of  drugs  through  e-pharmacy,  prohibition  of advertisement of drugs through e-pharmacy, complaint redressal mechanism, monitoring of epharmacy, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3251 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Vandalism of Rabindranath Tagore’s Ancestral House in Bangladesh
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Abhishek Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3251

ANSWERED ON - 08/08/2025

## VANDALISM OF RABINDRANATH TAGORE'S ANCESTRAL HOUSE IN  BANGLADESH

## 3251. SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formally lodged a diplomatic protest with the Government of  Bangladesh over the vandalism of  Rabindra Kacharibari, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether assurances have been received from the government of Bangladesh regarding the security of the Kacharibari, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there have been any arrests made by the Bangladesh government regarding the vandalism, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the actions taken/proposed to be taken by the Government regarding the vandalism; and
- (e) whether   any   bilateral   mechanisms   exist   between   India   and Bangladesh  on   joint   protection   and   conservation   of   shared   cultural heritage in Bangladesh, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to d) On 12 June 2025, the Government of India strongly condemned the despicable attack and vandalisation of the ancestral home of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, underlining that the violent act was a disgrace to the memory and the inclusive values espoused by Gurudev Tagore. India urged the interim Government of Bangladesh to take strict action and prevent recurrence of such incidents.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Bangladesh, thereafter issued   a   statement   indicating   that   two   persons   were   arrested   in connection to the attack and that appropriate legal action was being undertaken. Government of Bangladesh has also announced measures to increase the security of Rabindra Kacharibari.

(e) The Cultural Exchange Programme between India and Bangladesh, instituted   under   the   framework   of   the   1972   Cultural   Cooperation Agreement, provides for cooperation under various cultural disciplines, including support for archaeological conservation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3250 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Container Factory in Gujarat
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Chandubhai Chhaganbhai Shihora

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3250

ANSWERED ON 08.08.2025

## CONTAINER FACTORY IN GUJARAT

3250. SHRI CHANDUBHAI CHHAGANBHAI SHIHORA:

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

(a)  the  number  of  Government  container  factories/manufacturing  units  in  Gujarat  at present; (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  a  new  container  factory  in Surendranagar Lok Sabha Constituency located between Pipavav Port and Mundra Port, as large chunk of Government land is lying vacant there, so as to ensure development and create employment opportunities and generate revenue because China and other countries are purchasing containers from the country; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) At present there is no Government container factory in Gujarat.

- (b)  &  (c)  No,  there  is  no  proposal  under  Sagarmala  Programme  of  Ministry  of  Ports, Shipping and Waterways for a new container factory in Gujarat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3245 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-08
Subject: Upgradation of VIMSAR, Burla
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3245 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 TH AUGUST, 2025

## UPGRADATION OF VIMSAR, BURLA

## 3245. SHRI PRADEEP PUROHIT:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering upgrading the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Science and Research (VIMSAR), Burla to a premier AIIMS-level institution, comparable to PGIMER Chandigarh and SGPGI Lucknow to cater to the growing healthcare demands of Western Odisha and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the specific measures being planned by the Government to enhance infrastructure, superspeciality departments and research capabilities at VIMSAR to align it with global medical education and healthcare standards;
- (c) whether there are any proposal of the Government for increased funding and faculty recruitment to bridge the gaps in specialized medical care in this region and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the manner in which such an upgradation benefit underserved communities and promote equitable access to quality healthcare in Odisha?

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

(a) to (d) New All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are set up as Institutes of National Importance under AIIMS Act. All AIIMS are green field projects and there is no provision to upgrade an existing hospital into AIIMS under the Act. Under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), in the State of Odisha, an AIIMS has been set up at Bhubaneshwar which is fully functional. Under another component of PMSSY, upgradation of Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Science and Research (VIMSAR), Burla has been taken up by way of construction of Super Specialty Block on Centre-State cost sharing basis at a project cost of Rs. 150 Cr. (Central Share - Rs.120 Crore and State Share - Rs. 30 Crore). Under another Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry, 35 PG seats and 100 MBBS seats have been approved in VIMSAR, Burla with an approved cost of ₹ 5.40 Cr and Rs.120 Cr, respectively. Out of which, the entire Central share of Rs. 3.59 Cr for PG and Rs.72 Cr for MBBS seats has been released. For strengthening health infrastructure in rural and urban areas under National Health Mission (NHM), Rs. 1916.79 Cr has been released to State Government of Odisha in the FY 2024-25.

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