opensansad/lok-sabha-qa huggingface dataset:
Lok Sabha Question No. 1060 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Death due to Snake-bite
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, Prof. Sougata Ray

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1060 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025

## DEATH DUE TO SNAKE-BITE

## 1060 SHRI VISHWESHWAR HEGDE KAGERI: PROF. SOUGATARAY:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that snakebite kill above 58,000 people per year in the country, close to half the global total;
- (b) if so, the details of snakebite deaths in the country especially in the rural areas since the last three years, State/UT-wise including Karnataka;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to reduce snakebite fatalities in the country by launching a National Action Plan, establishment of new serpentariums and modern research centres;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for not implementing a comprehensive national policy to stop snakebite deaths in the country;
- (e) whether snakebite deaths are more common during the south-west monsoon season (June-September), if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether the antivenom used in India has undergone clinical trials to ensure meeting minimum quality standard and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY

## WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (e): National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) has launched National Action Plan for 'Prevention and Control of Snake bite Envenoming(NAPSE)' which is a guidance document that aims at systematic reduction of Snakebite envenoming risk through sustained availability of Anti Snake Venom, Capacity building, referral mechanism and public education that can be accessed at https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/wpcontent/uploads/2024/07/NATIONAL-ACTION-PLAN-FOR-PREVENTION-AND-CON TROL-OF-SNAKEBITE-ENVENOMING-NAPSE.pdf.

To address the burden of Snakebite in India, NCDC, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is implementing ' Programme for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming ' in all States/UTs under National Health Mission. The activities included are;

-  Provision of Anti Snake Venom under National Free Drug Initiative
-  Funds for Capacity building and training of Health care professionals
-  Protocol for initial management of snakebite cases for Medical Officers at Primary Health Centre (PHC)/ Community Health Centre (CHC) level has been framed and disseminated to all States/UTs.
-  Awareness campaigns

To strengthen surveillance of snakebite cases and deaths, States/ UTs have been advised by MoHFW to make it a notifiable disease.

Standardized training material on clinical management of snakebite envenoming for clinicians has been prepared and disseminated to the States which can be accessed at https://qps.nhsrcindia.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Management%20of%20Snake%20Bite.pdf

(f): Polyvalent Anti venom is procured by States/UTs from manufacturers approved by Drug Controller General of India.

***
Lok Sabha Question No. 1059 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Central Research Laboratory in AIIMS, Bhubaneswar
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Naba Charan Majhi, Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai, Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan

## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. - 1059 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25/07/2025

## CENTRALRESEARCH LABORATORY IN AIIMS, BHUBANESWAR

## 1059. SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

SHRI NABACHARAN MAJHI:

SHRI RAVINDRASHUKLAALIAS RAVI KISHAN:

SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI

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

- (a) the objectives behind establishing the Central Research Laboratory (CRL) in AIIMS Bhubaneswar;
- (b) whether there are any plans to replicate similar laboratories in other regions to foster equitable research development;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the manner in which CRL is being integrated with National-level Research Networks and Institutions?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) The Central Research Laboratory (CRL) is established at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar to provide a centralized platform equipped with advance research infrastructure and high-end instrumentation for conducting sophisticated biomedical and clinical investigations by students and faculty of all clinical departments of the Institute. This infrastructure is utilized by the Institute for conducting research funded by various agencies including Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), etc.

To develop and strengthen health research infrastructure in the country and to encourage quality medical research, the Department of Health Research (DHR) has established Multi-Disciplinary Research Units (MRUs) and Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDLs) in various Government Medical Colleges/Research Institutions across the country.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1050 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: SCO Stand on Israel's Attacks on Iran
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri S Venkatesan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1050 ANSWERED ON - 25/07/2025

## SCO STAND ON ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON IRAN

1050.  SHRI S VENKATESAN

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken note of the Shanghai Cooperation

Organisation's (SCO's) statement condemning Israel's attacks on Iran;

(b) if so, the reasons India distanced itself from the position of SCO on the above issue; and

(c) whether it will be a set back to the SCO which is an important initiative towards multipolarity, if so, the details thereof?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a & b) The SCO issued a statement on developments between Israel and Iran on 14 June 2025. India's own position on the matter had been articulated by India on 13 June 2025, in which, India had urged that channels of  dialogue and diplomacy be utilized to work towards deescalation   and   it   was   essential   that   the   international   community undertake endeavors in that direction. The External Affairs Minister too discussed the matter with his Iranian counterpart on 13 June 2025 and conveyed the deep concern of the international   community   at   the   turn   of   events.   He   also   urged   the avoidance of any escalatory steps and an early return to diplomacy. The overall position of India as stated above was communicated to other SCO members. Keeping that in mind, India did not participate in the discussions on the above-mentioned SCO statement. (c) Does not arise.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1048 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Upgradation of AWCs
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Smt. June Maliah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1048

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025

## UPGRADATION OF AWCS

## 1048. SMT JUNE MALIAH:

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

- (a) the total number of Operational Anganwadi Centres in the country;
- (b) the number of centres functioning from temporary or rented premises; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  fixed  any  timeline  for  upgrading Anganwadi infrastructure and filling staff vacancies therein?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): There are 13,98,439 operational Anganwadi centres (AWCs) in the country. Out of this, 3,57,835 Anganwadi centres are functioning in rented buildings.  In the 15 th Finance  Commission,  2  lakh  selected  AWCs  (40,000  AWCs  per  year)  are  to  be strengthened and upgraded under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 for improved  nutrition  delivery  by  providing  better  infrastructure  including  internet/wifi connectivity,  LED  screens,  water  purifier/installation  of  RO  Machine  and  Early Childhood Care and Education with smart learning aids, audio-visual aids and childfriendly  learning  equipments,  art  Work  (Educational  painting,  practice  board  for children,  information  board),  wall  painting  etc.  for  stimulating  the  creative,  social, emotional, cognitive and intellectual development of children under 6 years of age in convergence with education development programmes. All the  2,00,000 Anganwadi Centres have been approved for upgradation to Saksham Anganwadi Centres and as on 21.07.2025, 57,897 Anganwadi Centres have already been upgraded as Saksham Anganwadi Centres. Central government regularly reviews the same through Video conferencing and physical meetings with State Governments/UT Administration.

Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is a Centrally Sponsored scheme. The Central Government is responsible for policy and planning and the State Governments are  responsible  for  day-to-day  program  implementation  including  filling  up  staff vacancies.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1041 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Death Due to Rabies
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose, Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1041 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025

## DEATH DUE TO RABIES

## 1041 ADV DEAN KURIAKOSE,: DR. PRABHAMALLIKARJUN:

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

- (a) the total number of people who have died due to Rabies during the last five years in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether the Government is aware of the reasons for increase in rabies cases and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any precautionary measures to reduce such incidents and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government is aware of the number of anti-rabies vaccine provided and the progress, present status of National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination (NAPRE) scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) has launched the National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for prevention and control of Rabies. The strategies of National Rabies Control Programme are to conduct training on appropriate animal bite management, prevention and control of Rabies, surveillance and intersectoral coordination, strengthening surveillance of Animal Bites, provision of procurement of Anti-Rabies Vaccine for animal bite victims through the National Free Drug Initiative and Information, Education & Communication (IEC) activities to create awareness.

Further, to effectively control Rabies, 'National Action Plan For Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination (NAPRE)' has been launched by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare alongwith Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India. The details about present status of implementation of activities envisaged under NAPRE can be seen at

-https://rabiesfreeindia.mohfw.gov.in/resources/uploads/PageContentPdf/169391359514.pdf

As per the information received from States/UTs through NRCP monthly reporting, total 1.33 crore vials of Anti-Rabies vaccines had been procured by 36 States/UTs in year 2024, wherein 1.26 crore vials were utilized in the same year.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1038 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Funds Sanctioned for Telangana under Ayushman Bharat
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1038 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH JULY, 2025

## FUNDS SANCTIONED FOR TELANGANAUNDER AYUSHMAN BHARAT

## 1038. SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the State Government of Telangana has fulfilled all branding norms prescribed under Ayushman Bharat by January 2024 itself and presently effectively operating 5159 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAM), affording primary healthcare to rural and urban population and has requested for release of Rs. 347.54 Cr. of NHM- 3rd and 4th quarter Central share for FY 2023-24 under Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to a tune of Rs. 323.73 Cr., and the 1st Quarter NHM Grant of 2024-25, for an amount of Rs. 138 Cr.; and

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the action taken thereon till date along with the amount of funds sanctioned to the State of Telangana ?

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

(a) and (b): Under the National Health Mission, technical and financial support is provided to the States/UTs for strengthening the healthcare systems, based on the proposals received from the States/UTs in their Annual Programme Implementation Plan (PIP) and subject to the available resources. Based on the proposals received from the States in their Programme Implementation Plan (PIP), approvals are provided keeping in view the resource envelope of the States/UTs as well as existing norms. Release of funds under NHM is subject to compliance by States/UTs of the guidelines prescribed in this regard by Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

Further, Central Release under National Health Mission (NHM) for the FY 2023-24 & FY 2024-25 to the State of Telangana is as follows:

(Rs. In Cr.)

| Financial Year   | Central Release   |
|------------------|-------------------|
| 2023-24          | 564.93            |
| 2024-25          | 1,110.43          |

Note:

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

****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1023 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Infrastructure Deficiencies in Government Hospitals for Organ Transplants
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. M P Abdussamad Samadani

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1023 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH JULY, 2025

## INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIENCIES IN GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS FOR ORGAN TRANSPLANTS

## 1023. DR. M P ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that a recent report by the Ministry has highlighted the lack of specialised transplant operation theatres and ICUs in many Government hospitals across the country;
- (b) if so, the steps being taken to establish dedicated infrastructure for organ retrieval and transplantation across all major public hospitals in the country;
- (c) whether any time-bound action plan has been prepared in this regard; 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): Health being a State subject, it is the primary responsibility of State Government to provide required facilities and services for organ transplantation in the State. As per the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 (THOTA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has established a three tiered National Human Organs and Tissues Removal and Storage Network, consisting of National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organizations (ROTTO) and State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organizations (SOTTO).

NOTTO is the apex body for coordination, networking and registry of organ and tissue donation and transplantation in India. The National Organ Transplant Program (NOTP) is a Central Sector Programme of Government of India, which aims to improve access to organ transplantation for needy citizens of the country by increasing awareness on deceased organ donation, efficient mechanism for organ procurement and their distribution for transplantation, augmentation of infrastructure in public sector, training of manpower, etc. States are encouraged to identify gaps and to take proactive actions to further strengthen the transplantation programme at State level. States may seek necessary assistance from the Centre through NOTP. Under NOTP, grants are provided to States depending upon the proposals received, for establishing ROTTOs and SOTTOs, augmenting infrastructure including transplant operation theatres and ICUs in public sector for setting up Organ Transplant/Retrieval Centers and Tissue Banks, etc.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1021 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Promotion of International Tourism
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Rachna Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1021

## ANSWERED ON - 25/07/2025

## PROMOTION OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

## 1021. SMT. RACHNA BANERJEE

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)   whether   the   Government   has   adequately   leveraged   India's substantial potential for international tourism; and

(b) if   so,   the   concrete   measures in place, or planned, to further capitalize on this for economic growth and global positioning?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH )

(a) & (b). The Government of India acknowledges the potential of international   tourism   as   a   contributor   to   economic   growth, employment generation, and enhancing India's global profile. While the Ministry of Tourism is the nodal agency for tourism promotion and development, the Ministry of  External Affairs (MEA) plays a proactive role through its network of  Indian Missions and Posts abroad,   for   promotion   of   India   as   a   tourist   destination   in   key international   markets.   These   include   supporting   participation   of Central   and   State   Governments,   tourism   boards,   and   industry stakeholders in major overseas tourism trade fairs and exhibitions; organisation of  Tourism Roadshows; engagements with local tour operators   and   other   industry   stakeholders;   organisation   of   B2B meetings & familiarization (FAM) trips; and India tourism publicity campaigns, including  through   the   social   media.   International   air connectivity has improved through bilateral arrangements for direct flights that support foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs).

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1019 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: PSK at Didwana-Kuchaman at Nagaur
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1019

ANSWERED ON - 25/07/2025

PSK AT DIDWANA - KUCHAMAN AT NAGAUR

†1019.  SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government proposes to upgrade and develop the existing Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) located at Nagaur in Rajasthan into a full-fledged Passport Office by expanding its staff and services, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(b) whether the Government proposes to set up a PSK at the district headquarters of Didwana-Kuchaman   in   Nagaur   Lok   Sabha Constituency in public interest and if so, the timeframe by which it is likely to be set up and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)   Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) Nagaur is working as an   extended   arm   of   the   Regional   Passport   Office,   Jaipur. 40 appointments for normal passport are released daily and appointment is   available   in   14   working   days.   Considering   the   fact   that   POPSK Nagaur is already functioning under RPO Jaipur, the Government does not consider it necessary to upgrade it into a Passport Office.

(b)   Opening of a PSK/POPSK is an on-going activity and depends upon various factors including distance from an existing PSK / POPSK and the volume of passport applications from a particular region. Ministry of   External  Affairs   (MEA)   in   association   with   Department   of   Posts (DoP) had decided in January 2017 to open Passport Seva Kendras at the Head Post Offices (HPO)/ Post Offices (PO) in the country called Post   Office   Passport   Seva   Kendra   (POPSK)   in   each   Lok   Sabha Constituency (LSC) in India, including in Rajasthan, where there is no PSK or POPSK. As on date, 93 PSKs and 450 POPSKs have been set up in the country and are operational to cater to the needs of passport seekers.

****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Foreign Medical Graduates in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1016 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH JULY, 2025

## FOREIGN MEDICALGRADUATES IN ANDHRAPRADESH

## 1016. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) in Andhra Pradesh are being mandated to undergo a three-year course, which is not in alignment with the internship durations and stipend policies followed in other States;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for permitting such disparity in internship conditions for FMGs across States, particularly in Andhra Pradesh;
- (c) whether the Government acknowledges that this discrepancy creates unequal treatment of qualified FMGs and leads to undue financial and professional hardship and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure uniformity in internship duration for FMGs across all States in compliance with National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to intervene in the case of Andhra Pradesh in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (e): The National Medical Commission (Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate) Regulations, 2021 regulate the process of issuance of license or permanent registration to practice in India in respect of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) and are uniformly applicable to all the FMGs. Further, National Medical Commission (Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship) Regulations, 2021 regulate all aspects of compulsory rotating medical internship.

In view of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and/or war-like situations, National Medical Commission vide Public Notice dated 07.12.2023 and 19.06.2024 issued following guidelines/clarification:

-  FMGs who had a break in their final year, returned to India, and completed their FMG course, including the examination, through online mode are required to undergo one year of Clinical Clerkship(CC) in India. After completion of CC, they may begin the Compulsory Rotating Medical internship(CRMI) for one year at a medical college or any other recognized institution
-  FMGs who had a break in their penultimate year, returned to India, and completed their course including examinations through online mode must undergo two years of CC in India. After successful completion of CC they may begin the CRMI for one year at a medical college or any other recognized institution.
-  FMGs who have sufficiently compensated classes in physical onsite in lieu of the online classes and passes medical course are eligible for permanent registration after one year CRMI.

****