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Lok Sabha Question No. 3116 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Marine Infrastructure
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Janardan Mishra, Shri Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3116

ANSWERED ON- 09/08/2024

## MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE

3116.  SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA: SHRI MUKESHKUMAR CHANDRAKAANT DALAL:

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

(a)  the  total  quantum  of  cargo  handled  by  the  Paradip  Port  Authority  in  the  current financial year 2024-25; and (b)  the  role  and  importance  of  ports  in  promoting  the  marine  infrastructure  of  the

- country?

## ANSWER

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

(a) Total  traffic  handled  by  the  Paradip  Port  Authority  during  the  current  Financial Year 2024-25 (upto July 2024) is 50,16,948 Tonnes.

(b) Major  ports  in  India  play  a  pivotal  role  in  promoting  the  country's  marine infrastructure by serving as crucial hubs for investment in Terminal/Berth and Channel etc.  These  ports  facilitate  the  handling  of  a  significant  volume  of  cargo,  thus  driving economic growth and regional development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3112 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Sea Erosion
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3112

ANSWERED ON - 09/08/2024

## SEA EROSION

3112.  SHRI VISHWESHWAR HEGDE KAGERI:

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

- (a) the  action  plan  regarding  control  of  the  sea  erosion  along  coastal  line  in Karnataka;
- (b) whether the salt is extending its coverage area in the rivers entering the Arabian Sea, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any study/report made in this regard, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The  Government,  through  the  National  Centre  for  Coastal  Research  (NCCR), has  undertaken  the  assessment  of  shoreline  erosion  along  the  Karnataka  coast  and observed that 50.1% of the coast is stable, 26.2% of the coast is accreting (growing) and  23.7%  of  the  coast  is  eroding.  Accordingly,  NCCR  has  taken  up  the  task  of preparing  the  Shoreline  Management  Plan  (SMP)  based  on  the  Coastal  Regulation Zone Notification  (CRZ  Notification)  under  the  Environment  (Protection)  Act,  1986,  to support the state governments in addressing coastal erosion issues and support longterm sea erosion protection works by considering stakeholder requirements in a holistic way.
- (b) & (c)  A 'Hazard line' has been demarcated by the Survey of India (SOI) taking into account the extent of the flooding on the land area due to water level fluctuations, sea level rise and shoreline changes (erosion or accretion) occurring over a period of time. The Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) is being aligned with the CRZ Notification which shall contain the parameters as listed including High, Medium and Low erosion stretches  for  such  erosion  prone  areas  and  Shoreline  Management  Plan  is  being prepared for such erosion prone areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3111 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Reopening of Attari-Wagah Border
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Gurjeet Singh Aujla

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3111

ANSWERED ON - 09/08/2024

## REOPENING OF ATTARI-WAGAH BORDER

3111.    SHRI GURJEET SINGH AUJLA:

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

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to reopen the Attari-Wagah trade border for business activities; (b)  if  so,  the  proposed  timeline  for  the  reopening  along  with  the  preparations  being made to facilitate this; (c)  the  measures  that  will  be  implemented  to  ensure  smooth  and  efficient  trade operations at the Attari-Wagah border; (d) whether the Government plans to address the concerns of businesses and traders who have been affected by the prolonged closure of the border; and (e)  the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  enhance  the infrastructure  and  security  at  the  Attari-Wagah  border  to  support  increased  trade

- activities?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e)  In  August  2019,  Pakistan  took  a  series  of  measures  to  downgrade  bilateral relations with India, including the suspension of bilateral trade. The onus of resumption of bilateral trade lies with the Government of Pakistan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3110 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: International Council of World Affairs
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Aparajita Sarangi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3110

## ANSWERED ON- 09/08/2024

## INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF WORLD AFFAIRS

## 3110. SMT APARAJITA SARANGI

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

- (a) whether   an   international   library   is   functioning   at   the
- International Council of World Affairs (Sapru House);
- (b)  if so, the details thereof indicating the facilities available for
- students there and its annual budget during the last five years;
- (c)  whether the Government has received any reports of serious allegations/complaint at the International Council of World Affairs
- (Sapru House);
- (d)  if   so,   the   details   thereof  and the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to investigate these and ensure that students have rightful access to library resources without facing harassment;

- (e) whether the library was open on Saturdays and Sundays before COVID Pandemic but now this practice has been discontinued; and
- (f)  if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to open the library on these days?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) Yes, a library is functioning at the Indian Council of World Affairs (Sapru House);

(b)   The   Sapru   House   Library   is   one   of   India's   premier   research libraries,   serving   scholars,   academicians   and   experts   pursuing higher study and research in the fields of international relations, foreign policy, diplomacy, political science, etc.  It has an extensive collection of books, journals and reports on the broad themes of international relations, foreign policy, political science, etc.

Borrowing and reading room facilities are available for members, including student members.

There   is   no   separate   budget   head   for   the   library.   Expenditure towards library infrastructure, activities, employment of personnel,

acquisition of books and journals, etc is made out of annual budget grant of ICWA; (c & d) Government are not aware of any serious allegations related to access to Library resources or harassment thereof. Government take   all   necessary   steps   to   ensure   that   these   resources   are available to all bonafide users as per rules and regulations. (e & f) The library was open on Monday to Saturdays before the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently, owing to staffing constraints, the Library is not open on Saturdays.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3106 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: AYUSH Hospital in Bihar
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Ajay Kumar Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3106 ANSWERED ON 09.08.2024

## AYUSH Hospital in Bihar

† 3106  Shri Ajay Kumar Mandal:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to set up a fifty bedded AYUSH hospital in districts of Bihar including Bhagalpur;

(b) if so, the details thereof, district-wise; and

(c) the details of remedial measures taken by the Government to promote AYUSH hospitals in order to support the efforts of various State Governments including Bihar in this regard, State/UT-wise?

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

(a) & (b) Public Health being a State subject, setting up of fifty bedded AYUSH hospital in the  districts  of  Bihar  including  Bhagalpur  comes  under  the  purview  of  respective  State Government. However, Ministry of Ayush is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of  National  Ayush  Mission  (NAM)  through  State/UT  Governments  and  supporting  their efforts by providing financial assistance to them under various activities including setting up of 50 bedded Integrated Ayush Hospitals. The State/UT Governments including Bihar may avail  financial  assistance  by  submitting  suitable  proposals  through  SAAPs  as  per  the provision of NAM guideline.

As per the proposals received from the State Government of Bihar through SAAPs, Ministry of Ayush has approved 4 units of 50 bedded Integrated Ayush Hospital at Patna, Darbhanga, Khagaria, & Gopalganj Districts. Further, no proposal has been received from the State Government of Bihar for setting up of Integrated Ayush hospital at Bhagalpur District through SAAPs under NAM.

(c)  The implementation process of approved activities under NAM is monitored at various levels on regular basis and the best course of action is suggested/ taken in consultation with the States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3105 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Construction of Medical College Building in Himachal
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3105 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 th AUGUST, 2024

## CONSTRUCTION OFMEDICALCOLLEGE BUILDING IN HIMACHAL

## 3105. SHRI SURESH KUMAR KASHYAP:

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

- (a) whether the construction of building of Medical College has been stopped for more than a year resulting in hampering the studies of trainee doctors in the Nahan district of Himachal Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the time by which the Government is likely to restart the said work and complete the construction work of said Medical College?

## ANSWER

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

(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, all the envisaged 157 medical colleges have been approved in three phases, including 03 medical colleges in Himanchal Pradesh at Chamba, Hamirpur and Nahan. All the three medical colleges have become functional.

Government Medical College, Nahan was approved under Phase-I of the Scheme in the year 2015 at a cost of Rs.189 crores to be shared between Centre and State Government in the ratio of 90:10. Entire Central Share of Rs.170.10 crore has been released to Himachal Pradesh. As per guidelines of the Scheme, the planning, execution and commissioning of the medical colleges approved under the scheme are to be done by the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3104 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: 100-Day Action plan
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Murari Lal Meena, Dr. Amar Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3104 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 TH AUGUST, 2024

## 100-DAY ACTION PLAN

## 3104. SHRI MURARI LAL MEENA: DR. AMARSINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of specific targets and objectives fixed for health under the 100-day action plan of the Government;
- (b) the details of the strategies being implemented to improve the infrastructure in healthcare especially in rural areas within the first 100 days in the country, State-wise including the State of Rajasthan, area-wise; and
- (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure the affordability and availability of essential medicines as part of the 100 day action plan?

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

(a) to (c): Government of India is committed to provide good quality health care services through increasing access, increasing affordability by lowering the cost of healthcare delivery and equity through Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The same are inter-alia also reflected in the National Health Policy (NHP) 2017. To achieve the objectives and goals of NHP 2017, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India is implementing large number of Healthcare Schemes/Programmes. The progress of the Schemes/Programmes are regularly reviewed to ensure that the Schemes/Programmes are being implemented as per the objective and in more effective manner.

The Ministry, as such, does not have 100 days based Schemes/Programmes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3103 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Setting up of AIIA
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3103 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 th  August, 2024

## 'Setting up of AIIA'

†3103 Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any scheme to set up All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (c) whether there is any proposal to set up new AIIA in Uttar Pradesh; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the location of institute and its timeline of setting up?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (d) No Sir, however, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) under the Ministry of Ayush is operational at New Delhi since 17.10.2017.  Further, a Satellite Centre of  the  Institute  viz.  All  India  Institute  of  Ayurveda,  Goa  has  been  established w.e.f. 11.12.2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3102 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: AYUSH Hospital and College
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3102 ANSWERED ON 09.08.2024

## AYUSH Hospital and College

†3102 Shri Gopal Jee Thakur:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a) the manner in which the National AYUSH Mission is implemented by the Government;

(b) the number of AYUSH hospitals and new AYUSH colleges set up in the State of Bihar under the said Mission;

(c) the present status of progress in respect of the proposed AYUSH hospital in Darbhanga district of Bihar;

(d) whether a new AYUSH college in Darbhanga district of Bihar is proposed to be set up; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a)  Ministry of Ayush is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) through State/UT Governments and providing financial assistance to them for  development  and  promotion  of Ayush  system  in  the  country  under  different  activities against  their  proposals  received  through  State  Annual  Action  Plans  (SAAPs)  as  per  the provisions of NAM guidelines.

(b)  to  (e)  Public  Health  being  a  State  subject,  setting  up  of AYUSH  hospitals  &  AYUSH colleges in the States/UTs including Bihar comes under the purview of respective State/UT Government.  However,  under  NAM,  there  are  provisions  of  financial  assistance  to  the State/UT  Governments  for  the  establishment  of  new  50/30/10  bedded  Integrated  Ayush Hospital and new Ayush college in the States where availability of Ayush teaching institutions

is inadequate in Government sector, for which they have to submit suitable proposals through SAAPs as per provisions of NAM guidelines.

As per the proposals received from the State Government of Bihar through SAAPs, Ministry of Ayush has supported 4 units of 50 bedded Integrated Ayush Hospital at Patna, Darbhanga, Khagaria, & Gopalganj Districts. As reported by the State Government, a letter has been issued to Bihar Medical Services and Infrastructure Corporation Limited (BMSICL) to  prepare  the  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  of  50  Bedded  Integrated  Ayush  Hospital  at Darbhanga. Further, under NAM, no proposal has been received from the State Government of Bihar through SAAPs for setting up of new Ayush college in Darbhanga District.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Permission of China Naval Ships in Sri Lanka Ports
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri T R Baalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3100

## ANSWERED ON- 09/08/2024

PERMISSION OF CHINA NAVAL SHIPS IN SRI LANKA PORTS

3100. SHRI T R BAALU

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :- a) whether Sri Lanka has recently decided to allow naval ships of China reversing its earlier decision of not permitting them in its ports despite the protests by India and the USA and if so, the details thereof;

(b)   whether   this   decision   may   have   adverse   impact   on   the   security interests   of   India   particularly   the   security   of   Tamil   Nadu   and   its fishermen due to the presence and long stay of Chinese naval ships in the ports of Sri Lanka in southern sea borders; and

(c) if so, the response of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a to c)  Government are aware of reports that the Government of Sri Lanka has imposed a one year moratorium, starting from 1 January

2024, on foreign research vessels to make port calls in Sri Lanka. India's relations with its neighboring countries stand on their own footing and are independent of the relations of those countries with third countries. Government continues to carefully monitor any developments having a bearing   on   India's   security   and   economic   interests,   and   takes   all necessary measures to safeguard them. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Medical Devices Park
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Adv K. Francis George

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3097 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 th  AUGUST, 2024

## Medical Devices Park

## 3097 Adv K. Francis George:

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

- (a) whether the Government of Kerala had approached the Ministry for funding and sanction of a joint venture company called Medical Devices Park to be set up at Thonnakkal, in the State of Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to approve and provide funds for the project through Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology located in Trivandrum as it proposes to alleviate our country's over dependence on imported medical devices and to foster innovation in this critical sector; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):    Under the scheme 'Promotion of Medical Device Parks, Department had received proposals in 2020 from 16 states including Government of Kerala to set up medical device park at Bio 360 Life Sciences Park, Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.  After evaluation, only proposals of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh were approved.
- (c) & (d):    Under the scheme 'Assistance to Medical Device Clusters for Common Facilities' (AMD-CF), a proposal from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology located in Trivandrum has been received in March, 2024, for setting up of medical device testing facility which is under examination.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3096 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Nari Vandan Act, 2023
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Smt. Lovely Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3096

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 09 th  AUGUST, 2024

## Nari Vandan Act, 2023

3096. Smt. Lovely Anand:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

(a) whether any steps have been taken by the Government to implement Nari Vandan Act, 2023 at scheduled time, if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the census is compulsory for implementation of this Act, if so, the  details  thereof  including  the  targeted  time  for  completion  of  the proposed Census?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) and (b):  As per the provisions of the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth  Amendment) Act, 2023, the reservation of seats for women in the House  of  the  People,  the  Legislative  Assembly  of  a  State  and  the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi shall come into effect after an exercise of delimitation is undertaken for this purpose

after the relevant figures for the first census taken after commencement of the  Constitution  (One  Hundred  and  Sixth  Amendment)  Act,  2023  have been published.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Compulsory Voting in the Election
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Anil Yeshwant Desai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3095

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 09 th  AUGUST, 2024

## Compulsory Voting in the Election

3095. Shri Anil Yeshwant Desai:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) the voting percentage during the recently concluded parliamentary elections;
- (b) the details of the States having the highest and the lowest voting turnouts;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal/justification  for  making  voting compulsory in the country, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether any agency, NGOs or Government ever made any study to ascertain the high and low /pitiable voting by some sections of the society, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a):    The  Election  Commission  of  India  (ECI)  has  informed  that  overall  65.79% voter turnout recorded in General Elections 2024 at the polling stations.
- (b):  The  ECI  has  informed  that  Assam  and  Bihar  State  has  highest  and  lowest voting turnout, respectively, for all phases of General Election, 2024.
- (c): No.
- (d): No.

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