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Lok Sabha Question No. 2138 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Licence for Sale of Ay
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2138 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## LICENCE FOR SALE OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

## 2138. DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL ''NISHANK'':

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  issue  licences  for  the  sale  of  ayurv medicines on the lines of allopathy and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has reviewed the curriculum of ayurvedic pharmacists the national level and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  consti tute  council  similar  to  allopathy  for improving  the  quality  and  excellence  of  ayurvedic  pharmacy  and  if  so,  the  det thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUR OPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a): Presently, there is no regulatory provision under the Drugs and Cosmetics A 1940 and the Rules thereunder for issue of license for the sale of Ayurvedic medi
- (b): No such proposal for review is under the consideration of the Government.
- (c ): The Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy Pharmacy Central Council Bill, 2015 to create a regulatory body called Central Pharmacy Council of Indian Medicine Homoeopathy formaintenance of Central Register of Pharmacists of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy and for matters connected therewith and to bring abou uniformity  and  standardization  in  education  and  practice  of  Pharmacy  of  Ind Medicine and Homoeopathy is under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2137 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Defence Exercises
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2137

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## DEFENCE EXERCISES

2137.  SHRI  ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a)  the details of joint defence exercises conducted with other countries in Rajasthan during the last three years and the current year;
- (b)  the aims and objectives of such exercises; and
- (c)  the details of amount spent on such exercises during the said period?
- (a)  The details of joint exercises conducted by the Indian Armed Forces with  other  countries  in  Rajasthan  during  the  last  three  years  and  the current year are as given below:
- (i) Bilateral joint exercise by Indian Army with US Army in March, 2012.
- (ii) Bilateral  joint  exercises  by  Indian  Army  with  Russian  Army  in October, 2013 and November, 2015.
- (iii) Bilateral joint exercise by Indian Air Force with French Air Force in June, 2014.

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

j{kk jkT; ea=h

¼jko banzthr flag½

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- (b)  Bilateral joint exercises with friendly foreign countries are conducted for  building  mutual  trust  and  confidence  and  strengthening  defence cooperation with the objective of upgrading skills and capabilities of our armed forces and also to get exposure to the best practices and advanced

defence technology. (c)  The total expenditure incurred for the exercises referred to in reply to para (a) above by the Indian Army was ` 524.30 Lakh and by the Indian Air Force was ` 16.53 Lakh over and above the routine operational / training

- cost.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2134 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Funds for Army Recruitment Camps
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ARJUN RAM  MEGHWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2134

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## FUNDS FOR ARMY RECRUITMENT CAMPS

2134.  SHRI ARJUN MEGHWAL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Union  Government  proposes  to  allocate funds to the State Governments for organising army recruitment camps; and

- (b)  if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

j{kk jkT; ea=h

¼jko banzthr flag½

- (a)  No, Madam.

- (b)  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2133 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Ban in Recruitment of Group 'D' Staff
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: VIRENDER KASHYAP

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2133

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 11 th DECEMBER, 2015/ AGRAHAYANA 20, 1937 (SAKA)

## BAN IN RECRUITMENT OF GROUP 'D' STAFF

## QUESTION

## 2133. SHRI VIRENDER KASHYAP:

Will the MINISTER OF FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  was  a    ban  in  recruitment  of  Group  'D'  cadre  of  Central Government Employees in Sixth Pay Commission, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government is going to lift the ban for recruitment in Group 'D' category and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which a decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a)  & (b): Based on the recommendations of the 6 th Central Pay Commission, inter-alia,  for  no  further  recruitment  in  Group  'D'  and  upgradation  of  the  then existing  Group  'D'  posts  to  Group  'C'  along  with  incumbents  after  suitable training, wherever required, model recruitment rules for posts with classification as Group 'C' have been framed by the Department of Personnel and Training. All the Ministries/Departments have been advised to amend the recruitment rules of the erstwhile Group 'D' posts as per the model recruitment rules for Group 'C'. As such, no recruitment in the erstwhile Group 'D' is now required to take place, as the minimum entry grade falls in Group 'C'.

- (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2130 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Women Protection Centres
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAOSAHEB PATIL DANVE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.2130

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2015

## WOMEN PROTECTION CENTRES

## 2130.  SHRI RAOSAHEB DANVE PATIL

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether Women Protection Centres for providing safety and security to women have been established in the country and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (b)     the measures taken for monitoring women in these protection centres;
- (c)      whether  cases  of  sexual  exploitation  or  harassment  in  women protection centres have been reported during the last three years and the current year; and
- (d)     if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise along with the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a)      to  (d)  No  Madam.  However,  the  Ministry  is  administering  the  scheme  of  One  Stop Centre for Women  implemented  through  States/UTs  from  1st  April  2015  for facilitating/providing medical  aid, police assistance, legal counselling/court  case management, psycho-social counselling and temporary shelter to women affected by violence. The funds have been sanctioned/released to 31 States/UTs for establishment of  One  Stop  Centre. Till date 6 One  Stop  Centre  are  operational in  Raipur (Chhattisgarh),  Vijayawada  City  (Andhra  Pradesh),  Karnal(Haryana),  Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Chandigarh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2129 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: International Yoga Meeting
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: HUKUM SINGH

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2129 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## INTERNATIONAL YOGA M EETING

## 2129. SHRI HUKUM SINGH:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to conduct International Yoga Meeting Delhi in January, 2016; and
- (b)  if so,  the  details  and  the  present  status  thereof  along  with  funds  sanctione utilised for this purpose?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a): Insofar as the Ministry of AYUSH is concerned, as of now, no meeting has bee fixed on International Yoga in Delhi in January, 2016.
- (b): Does not arise, in view of reply at (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Food Poisoning of NDA Candidates
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2127

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## FOOD POISONING OF NDA CANDIDATES

2127.  SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  hundreds of NDA cadets fall ill due to food poisoning in Pune;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof,  and the reasons therefor; and
- (c)  the  action  taken  in  the  matter  and  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to avoid such incidents in future?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

j{kk jkT; ea=h

¼jko banzthr flag½

(a) & (b):   Madam,  only  one  such  instance  occurred  on  10 th September 2015  wherein  293  cadets  reported  severe  indigestion.    After  having breakfast and lunch at Cadet Mess of NDA, affected cadets complained of  abdominal cramp and few reported with mild symptoms of vomiting and loose motions.  Approximately 50 cadets were treated as outpatient since they had mild or no symptoms, balance cadets were administered necessary  medication  and  sent  back.    Only  08  cadets  were  detained overnight in Military Hospital, Khadakwasla and they too were discharged by 1000 hrs on 11 th September 2015.

:  2  :

(c) Madam,  Various  preventive  and  corrective  actions  have  been initiated by the institute which include:-

(i) Food  handlers  including  cooks,  waiters  &  masalchis  are checked  regularly  for  symptoms  of  contagious  diseases  as also skin infection.  Infected persons are not allowed to work in Cadet Mess. (ii) Heavy  duty  hot  air  blower  has  been  installed  to  dry  wet crockery & cutlery. (iii) Case  taken  up  to  install  industrial  grade  RO  Water  Plant  at Cadet Mess in addition to MES water treatment plant. (iv) Sub  zero  temperature  is  being  ensured  in  deep  freezer  for storage of Meat products. (v) All samples of Meals are being kept in Deep Freezer cold room duly labelled and marked for 48 hrs. (vi) Regular  anti-pest,  anti  fly  rodent  measures  are  in  place  to ensure that there is no pest infestation in Cadets Mess. Regular medical checkup of all food handlers including cooks

- (vii) being done once in a quarter.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2126 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Import Duty on Gold
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## DECEMBER2015

## AGRAHAYANA 20 1937 (SAKA)

## IMPORT DUTY ON GOLD

2126. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to reduce the import duty on gold;
- (b) if s0, the details thereof; and
- (c) the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MNISTER OF STATE IN THE MNSTRY QF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- La): There is no such proposal under consideration at present
Lok Sabha Question No. 2125 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Income Tax by Builders
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: NEELAM SONKER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2125

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 11 th  DECEMBER, 2015 20AGRAHAYANA, 1937(SAKA)

## 'Income Tax by Builders'

## 2125: SHRIMATI NEELAM SONKER:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) the  number  of  builders  and  sub-builders  in  NCR  Delhi  who  are  registered  as income tax payers;
- b) whether all the builders who are income tax payee, are paying tax;
- c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- d) the punitive action initiated by the Government against the defaulters?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(a):No such information is maintained in a centralised manner.

- (b),  (c)  &  (d):    For  a  particular  assessment  year,  a  'person'(including  builders  &  subcontractors)  is  required  to  file  his  return  of  income  and  pay  the  taxes  due  on  his income as per the provisions of Income-tax Act, 1961 ('Act').   Appropriate action as per the provisions of the Act is taken against non-filers or defaulters whenever such instances  come  to  the  notice  of  field  authorities.  The  punitive  actions  include imposition of penalty and launching of prosecution by the authorities in appropriate cases.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2124 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Defence Parks
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2124

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## DEFENCE PARKS

2124.  SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether    the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  Defence  Parks  in  the  country including West Bengal and Kerala;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof including the major activities envisaged in proposed parks, State / UT-wise; and
- (c)  the estimated cost and the time of completion of these parks?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

j{kk jkT; ea=h

¼jko banzthr flag½

(a) to (c):    A statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2124 FOR ANSWER ON 11.12.2015

(1) Department  of  Industrial  Policy  and  Promotion  (DIPP)  under  the  Ministry  of Commerce  and  Industry  has  accorded  'in  principle  approval'  for  the  project  at  Kinfra Defence Park, Ottapalam (Distt.-Palakkad), Kerala.

The major activities as envisaged in proposed park as per Detailed Feasibility Report are  creation  of  facilities  like  CETP,  storm  water  drainage,  rain  water  harvesting,  internal roads, boundary wall entry gate, water supply system, power supply distribution, dormitory, hostel  facility,  research  and  development,  incubation  centre,  quality  certification  centre,

(2) warehouse training centre and environment testing facility.

(3) The cost of the project is Rs.131.35 crore including Central Grant of Rs.50 crore. The proposed Defence Park at Ottapalam (Distt.-Palakkad), is at 'in principle' approval stage. As per  'Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation  Scheme  (MIIUS)'  guidelines,  the completion time of the project is 24 months from the date of final approval.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Pilot to Cockpit Ratio in IAF
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS, MAHEISH GIRRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2122

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## PILOT TO COCKPIT RATIO IN IAF

2122.  SHRI  RAMDAS  C. TADAS: SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the Government has taken steps to increase pilot to cockpit ratio in the Indian Air Force;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the present utilization rate of basic and advanced trainer aircraft and the measures being taken by the IAF to increase the utilization rate of aircraft;
- (d)  whether the Government proposes to collaborate with foreign countries to develop and enhance country's trainer aircraft; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof and the terms of such collaboration?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

j{kk jkT; ea=h

¼jko banzthr flag½

(a) & (b):   Existing pilot-to-Cockpit ratio for the current  number  of Squadrons in IAF is in consonance with the authorized ratio.

- (c)  The present utilization rate of the trainer aircraft is as follows:-

Pilatus Mk-II -

19.73 hrs

Kiran Mk-I/IA -

18.36 hrs

Hawk-132 -

13.42 hrs.

Measures like proactive forecasting of requirement of spares, reducing  down  time  of  aircraft  and  optimal  utilization  of  available resources have been taken to increase the utilization rate of aircraft. (d) & (e):   Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is currently manufacturing  Hawk  MK-132 Advanced  Jet Trainer Aircraft under Transfer of Technology from British Aerospace Systems, United Kingdom (BAE systems UK). Further, HAL has also signed a  Memorandum of  Understanding  (MoU)  with  BAE  systems  UK  in  May 2015 for HAWK MK-132 upgrade and development of combat HAWK for Indian and export markets.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2121 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Cess for Swachh Bharat
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE, P.P. CHAUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION N0. 2121 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2015

## 'CESS FOR SWACHH BHARAT'

## 2121.  SHRI NANA PATOLE:

## SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the sub-committee of the Chief Ministers constituted on Swachh Bharat Mission in NITI Aayog has recommended to impose cess to mobilise funds for Swachh Bharat Mission;
- (b) the names of the industries on which this  cess is likely to be imposed along with its rate,
- (c) the revenue estimated to be collected annually from the said cess; and
- (d) whether these funds are likely to be used in the areas other than Swachh Bharat Mission, if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor, State wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a)  to  (d):  The  Sub-Group  of  Chief  Ministers  on  Swachh  Bharat  in  its  report  has  made  the  following recommendations to impose cess to mobilise funds for Swachh Bharat Mission:

- (i) Enabling provision to empower Central Government to impose Swachh Bharat Cess on all or certain taxable services at the rate of 2% on the value of such taxable services, as announced in the Union budget 2015-16.
- (ii) To generate additional resources for the programme the following cess may be levied:
- a) Swachh Bharat Cess on petrol, diesel and telecom services may be levied by the Central Government.
- b) Swachh  Bharat  cess  on  accumulated  waste  produced  by  mineral  waste  generation  plants  like  coal, aluminium, and iron ore may be levied by the Central Government.

The amount generated through cess will enable the Central Government to meet its share to the states.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Bank Vacancies in PSBs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK, PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2118

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 11, 2015/AGRAHAYANA 20, 1937 (SAKA)

## VACANCIES IN PSBs

2118. SHRI B.V. NAIK: DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any action to fill up the vacancies of Managing Director/Chairman in various Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in the country;
- (b) if so, the details of the vacancies and the number of vacancies filled up during the last one year;
- (c) whether the above process has been delayed; and
- (d) if so, whether the Government has any proposal to fill up remaining vacancies in PSBs in a time bound manner along with the action being taken thereon?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) to (d): During the year, 10 vacancies of Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD&CEO) were to be filled-up for which selection process has been completed and presently, there is no vacancy of MD&CEO. Further, 13 vacancies of Non-executive Chairman in PSBs were to be filled during the year, so far 5 vacancies have been filled-up and process for filling-up remaining vacancies is under way.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2116 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Special Equipment for Physiotherapy
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2116 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## SPECI AL EQUIPMENT FOR PHY SIOTHERAPY

## 2116. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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

- (a) whether the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi is develop special equipment with the co - operation of Melbourne Medical University of Australia so that the patient need not be required to visit the hospitals for physiotherapy; nd

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the present status of the said project?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a): No.

- (b): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-11
Subject: Bank Board for Reviewing Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2114

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 11, 2015/AGRAHAYANA 20, 1937 (SAKA) BANK BOARD FOR REVIEWING BANKS

2114. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up an autonomous bank board/ bureau with a view to review public sector banks in the country;
- (b) if so, the details and the objectives thereof; and
- (c) the time by which the said bureau is likely to be functional?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) to (c): Yes, Madam. To improve the Governance of Public Sector Banks, the Government has decided to set up an autonomous Bank Board Bureau (BBB). The Bureau will search and select heads of Public Sector Banks and help them in developing differentiated strategies and capital raising plans through innovative financial methods and instruments. The BBB is proposed to start functioning from the 1 st April, 2016.
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