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Lok Sabha Question No. 2531 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Delhi and District Cricket Association
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Azad Kirti Jha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2531 ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 09 th  March, 2026

Delhi and District Cricket Association

2531. Shri Azad Kirti Jha:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government had ordered a probe/inspection of accounts of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) under Section 206(5) of the  Companies  Act,  1956  and  for  round  tripping  of  public  money  by  its President into his own company and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) if so, the action taken in pursuance of the report against the President and others who facilitated the fraud;
- (c) whether the case is still being kept under wraps by DDCA and whether there is any plan to take any punitive action against the then President; and
- (d) if so, the timeline by which action is likely to be taken?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS.

(SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA)

(a) to (d) : The Government has not ordered inspection under Section 206(5) of the Companies Act, 1956 of the books of account of Delhi and District Cricket  Association  (DDCA).  However,  on  basis  of  complaints  alleging irregularities in functioning of DDCA, inspection of books of account and other  papers  was  ordered  on  28.09.2012  under  section  209A  of  the Companies  Act,  1956.  Subsequently,  further  inspection  was  ordered  on 27.03.2015 under section 206(5) of the Companies Act, 2013. The inspection report indicated violations of sections 36, 150, 166, 209,210, 211 read with

Schedule VI, 217(3), 220, 285, 299, 303, 309, 314 and 211(3A)/(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with Accounting Standards- 5, 15, 18, 19, 22 and 29.  The  above  stated  offences  being  compoundable  in  nature,  the  then Hon'ble  Company  Law  Board  has  compounded  the  said  offences,  on  the applications  by  the  company  and  officers  in  default.  Non-compliance  of provisions of section 227 read with section 233 of the aforementioned Act were reported against the auditors of the company in the Inspection Report and  prosecution  was  filed  against  the  auditor  and  the  same  was  also compounded.  Further  a  complaint  was  also  lodged  with  the  Institute  of Chartered Accountants of India, (ICAI) against the auditor. The Disciplinary Committee  of  ICAI  vide  orders  dated  03/02/2023  reprimanded  the  said auditor.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 216 (STARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Godam Nagesh, Shri Khagen Murmu

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

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 216 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 th  FEBRURAY, 2026

## National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

- *216.   Shri Godam Nagesh:

Shri Khagen Murmu:

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

- (a)  whether  research  centres  have  been  set  up  in  all  the  seven  National  Institutes  of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs);
- (b) if so, the quantum of funds released so far for setting up the said centres;
- (c) the number of research projects that received early in-principle approval under the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme between October and December 2025, State and district-wise including Keonjhar, Nabarangpur and Malkangiri in Odisha;
- (d) the number of priority/special research projects that received higher financial support under the said scheme by December 2025, State/district-wise including the said districts; and
- (e) the number of startups and MSMEs that received full funding for early-stage research projects under the said scheme, State and district-wise?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

Statement referred to in the reply to LOK SABHA STARRED Q. No. 216 for answer on 13.2.2026,  raised  by  Shri  Godam  Nagesh,  Shri  Khagen  Murmu regarding  ' National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research ' (a) and (b): Yes Sir. The Department has established seven Centres of Excellence (CoEs), one each  at  seven  NIPERs,  under  Component  A  of  the  Promotion  of  Research  &  Innovation  in MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme. A total amount of ₹183.46 crore has been released for setting up these centres till 31.1.2026.

(c)  to  (e):  Under  Component  B  of  the  PRIP  Scheme,  a  total  of  710  research  projects,  were received  from  industry,  start-ups  and  MSMEs  by  the  closing  date  of  19.11.2025,  including projects in priority areas that are eligible for higher financial support under the PRIP scheme. Approval for financial assistance under the scheme, including full funding assistance and higher funding  assistance  to  eligible  projects  is  provided  after  a  multi-stage  appraisal  process,  as prescribed  under  the  scheme  guidelines.  Proposals  were  invited  through  a  nationwide  call without any state-wise categorisation. Consequently, the Scheme does not compile or maintain State  and  district-wise  details  of  research  proposal  from  industry,  start-ups,  MSME  or institutions, including thoses from Odisha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 213 (STARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Development of Beypore and Kollam Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. *213

ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## DEVELOPMENT OF BEYPORE AND KOLLAM PORTS

*213. SHRI M K RAGHAVAN:

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

- (a)  whether the Union Government has held consultations with the Government of Kerala regarding the  development of Beypore and Kollam Ports as satellite/feeder ports of International Transhipment Deepwater Port;

(b) if so, the outcomes of such consultations; (c)  whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  potential  role  of  Beypore  Port  in handling feeder cargo, coastal shipping and transhipment support for Vizhinjam Port; and

- (d) if so, the estimated cargo volumes and economic benefits expected therefrom?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d)      A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OFLOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *213 FOR ANSWER ON 13.02.2026, RAISED BY SHRI M K RAGHAVAN REGARDING 'DEVELOPMENT OF BEYPORE AND KOLLAM PORTS'

(a) to (d)   The Ports other than Major Ports (OTMPs) are under the administrative control  of  the  respective  State  Government/  Union  Territory.  As  per  information furnished  by  the  Government  of  Kerala  no  discussions  have  taken  place  so  far between  the  Union  Government  and  the  Government  of  Kerala  regarding  the development of Beypore and Kollam Ports as satellite/ feeder ports. Further, it has been  informed  that upon  the  completion  of  the  second  phase  of  the  Vizhinjam International  Seaport,  the  OTMPs in  Kerala  including  Beypore,  are  expected  to witness  an  increase  in  coastal  cargo  movement.  No  specific  study  has  been undertaken  by  the  State  Government  regarding  estimated  cargo  volumes  or  likely economic benefits in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 201 (STARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Deaths due to Consumption of Codeine-based Cough Syrup
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Ujjwal Raman Singh

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*201 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## DEATHS DUE TO CONSUMPTION OF CODEINE-BASED COUGH SYRUP

## †*201. SHRI UJJWAL RAMAN SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to provide compensation to the next of kin of children who reportedly died after consuming codeine-based cough syrup;
- (b) if so, the time-frame within which such compensation is likely to be disbursed; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 201* FOR 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

- (a) to (c): No report of death associated with the consumption of codeine based cough syrup has been received from any State/Union Territory.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2526 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: TB-Free Gram Panchayats in Kangra
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj

## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2526 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 th FEBRUARY 2026

## TB-FREE GRAM PANCHAYATS IN KANGRA

## †2526. DR. RAJEEV BHARADWAJ:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any Gram Panchayats in the Baijnath Sub-Division of Kangra District have been declared TB-free under the TB Free India Programme and if so, the details thereof along with the names of such Gram Panchayats; and
- (b) the criteria or benchmarks adopted by the Government for declaring a region as TB-free under the said programme?

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

(a) & (b) Under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (National TB Elimination Programme), TB Mukt Panchayat initiative has been implemented since 2023. In Baijnath sub-division of Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh, the Gram Panchayats that were certified as TB-free in 2023 and 2024 are as under:

|   Year | Name of Gram Panchayats                                                                         |
|--------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|   2023 | Madhonagar, Kukena                                                                              |
|   2024 | Averi, Tikkri Duhki, Bandian, Daraman, Deol, Dhanag, Gunehad, Keori, Narghor, Panjala and Sakdi |

The criteria for certification of TB Free Gram Panchayat adopted under the programme are as under:

-  Number of presumptive TB examination / 1000 population
-  TB notification rate / 1000 population
-  Treatment success rate
-  Drug susceptibility testing rate
-  Payments made under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana
-  Nutritional support to TB patients under Ni-kshay Mitra initiative

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2525 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Posting Policy in Autonomous Bodies
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2525 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13/02/2026

## POSTING POLICY IN AUTONOMOUS BODIES

## 2525. DR. DHARAMVIRAGANDHI:

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

- (a) the total number of representations received during the last five years from Employee Associations, Unions, MPs and Ministers seeking a uniform spousal transfer/posting policy in various autonomous bodies under the Ministry such as AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, NIMHANS,RIMS,NEIGRIHMSetc.;
- (b whether some of these institutions have rejected such requests citing absence of specific provision in their Acts/Rules/Bye-laws, despite implementing common recruitment rules not mentioned in the Acts, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Acts/Rules of these bodies provide that Government of India rules/guidelines shall apply in matters not covered by them and if so, the reasons for not applying DoPT's spousal posting guidelines (O.M. dated 30.09.2009 & subsequent clarifications);
- (d) if so, the details thereof including the action taken by the Government;
- (e) whether DoPT was consulted in this regard, if so, the details of the outcome and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (f) whether uniform guidelines in this regard are likely to be proposed, if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (f): References/representations have been received in the Ministry regarding transfer of employees from one Autonomous Institute to another on spouse ground, including All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIMS) and Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal. All Autonomous Institutes are separate entities and there is no provision to transfer employees from one Autonomous Institute to another.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2523 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Repatriation of Indians staying in Bangladesh
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Jagadish Shettar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2523

## ANSWERED ON 13/02/2026

REPATRIATION OF INDIANS STAYING IN BANGLADESH 2523. SHRI JAGADISH SHETTAR

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

(a)   whether   any   measures   are   being   taken   by   the   Government   to address   the   issues   of   the   repatriation   of   Indian   citizens,   from Bangladesh and the harassment meted out to Indians abroad; and (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) The Indian Missions and Posts in Bangladesh continue to closely   monitor   reports   of   untoward   incidents   pertaining   to   Indian nationals. There has been no specific incident of harassment of Indian citizens in Bangladesh nor has there been any request for repatriation of Indian citizens from Bangladesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2520 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Executive Interference in Transfer of Judges
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Anand Bhadauria

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2520 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 13 th  FEBRUARY, 2026

## EXECUTIVE INTERFERENCE IN TRANSFER OF JUDGES

## 2520. SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  recent  instances  of  interference  by  the executive in transfer of judges of lower judiciary and High Courts;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government would take steps to prevent the executive from interfering in the transfer of judges and to restore 'Separation of Power' which has been declared as Basic Feature of the Constitution by Hon'ble Supreme Court;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) 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)  to  (e): Article  235  of  the  Constitution  of  India  provides  that 'The control over district courts and courts subordinate thereto including the posting and promotion of, and the grant of leave to, persons belonging to the judicial service of a State and holding any post inferior to the post of district judge shall be vested in the High Court, but nothing in this article shall be construed as taking away from any such person any right of appeal which he may have under the law regulating the conditions of his service or as authorising the High Court to deal  with  him  otherwise  than  in  accordance  with  the  conditions  of  his  service  prescribed under such law.'

As per the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) for appointment and transfer of High Court Judges, the proposal for transfer of High Court Judges is initiated by the Chief Justice of  India  in  consultation  with  four  senior  most  puisne  Judges  of  the  Supreme  Court.  The MoP further provides that the Chief Justice of India is also expected to take into account the views of the Chief Justice of High Court from which the judge is to be transferred, as also

the Chief Justice of the High Court to which the transfer is to be effected, besides taking into account the views of one or more Supreme Court judges who are in position to offer views. The personal factors relating to the concerned Judge, including the Chief Justice, and his response to the proposal, including his preference of places, should invariably be taken into account by the Chief Justice of India and the first four puisne Judges of the Supreme Court before arriving at conclusion on the proposal. All transfers are to be made in public interest i.e. for promoting better administration of justice throughout the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2516 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Separate High Court for Haryana
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Varun Chaudhry

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2516 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 13 th  FEBRUARY, 2026

## SEPARATE HIGH COURT FOR HARYANA

## 2516. SHRI VARUN CHAUDHRY:

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

whether  the  establishment  of  a  separate  High  Court  for  the  State  of  Haryana  is  under consideration, if  so,  the  time  frame  by  which  it  will  be  established  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)

The Government of Haryana had requested for establishment of a separate High Court for the State of Haryana at Chandigarh. The views of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana and the State Government of Punjab were sought in the matter. The Government of Punjab did not agree  with  the  proposal.  The  Punjab  and  Haryana  High  Court  in  its  full  court  meeting resolved not to offer any view. At present, there is no proposal for establishment of a separate High Court for the State of Haryana pending with the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2510 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Recruitment of Specialist Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Shiv Pal Singh Patel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2510 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## RECRUITMENT OF SPECIALIST DOCTORS

## †2510. SHRI SHIV PAL SINGH PATEL:

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

- (a) Whether the Government is aware of the fact that the Medical College in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh has only on Emergency Medical Doctor (EMO) for Medico-Legal cases, one elderly doctor in Medicine and no faculty in Radiology, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the effective implementation of the recruitment of specialist doctors and upgradation of equipment is being carried out by the Government in the Medical College in the Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any proposal to implement a special health package for immediate staff recruitment in the Medical College in Pratapgarh district, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government is aware of the fact that there is no faculty in the Forensic Department for MBBS students in the Pratapgarh Medical College, if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the Government has any proposal to implement a special package for infrastructure development for Pratapgarh Medical College, if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c) As per the information received from the Government of Uttar Pradesh, the Autonomous State Medical College, Pratapgarh has prepared a roster for posting of Non-PG Junior Residents in the concerned clinical departments to augment the availability of doctors and ensure smooth functioning of medico-legal work. Two (02) specialist doctors in Department of Medicine and one DNB Specialist in Department of Radiology are available for treatment of patients as well as for teaching and training of MBBS students. For upgradation of equipment, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has sanctioned ₹30.00 lakh for the Financial Year 2025-26 for procuring various equipment including Slit Lamp and C-Arm. Further, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has enhanced the remuneration to ensure effective implementation of recruitment and to attract specialist doctors/medical teachers on contract basis.

(d) & (e) The Principal of the Medical College (MD Forensic Medicine), is facilitating the training of MBBS students in the Department of Forensic Medicine and the college has advertised for recruitment of faculty in the Forensic Medicine department. Further, the state Government has sanctioned for establishment of a Nursing College, Autopsy Centre and a 100bedded Critical Care Department within the campus of the Medical College and associated Hospital.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2509 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Poshan Abhiyaan Scheme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2509 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## POSHAN ABHIYAAN SCHEME

## 2509.  SHRI MADHAVANENI RAGHUNANDAN RAO:

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

- (a) whether there are outsourced employees working under the Poshan Abhiyaan scheme, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether there is a process to terminate their services, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the nature of their work; and
- (d) the details of the Central and State Governments shares in its funding?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): To ensure timely and smooth implementation, as well as, effective monitoring of the Mission Poshan 2.0, a Project Management Unit has been established to create institutional mechanisms at central, state, district and block level. Rs. 11 crore per annum was approved by the  Department  of  Expenditure  for  Policy  Planning,  Project  Management  Unit  (PMU)  and innovation etc under the Mission in 2021. The PMU consists of a team of technically skilled and experienced professionals in the required thematic areas. The PMU team comprises of experts  of  Policy,  Monitoring  &  Evaluation,  BCC  and  Community  Processes,  Capacity Building, Statistical/ Data Analyst, Media and Outreach, External Interface, Legal Matters and Regional Coordinators. There is a provision of replacement of the resources as per the terms and conditions mentioned in Government e Marketplace (GeM) contract/agreement. Project Management Unit (PMU) at central level is 100% central Govt. funded.

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