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Lok Sabha Question No. 2440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Permanent Lok Adalat in Barmer
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Ummeda Ram Beniwal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2440 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 13 th  FEBRUARY, 2026

## PERMANENT LOK ADALAT IN BARMER

## 2440.  SHRI UMMEDA RAM BENIWAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has considered setting up a permanent Lok Adalat in Barmer for quick dispute resolution;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether similar institutions are being planned for other desert districts, if so, the details thereof?

## 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 (c): Permanent Lok Adalats have been established in 36 districts of Rajasthan including major  desert  districts  such  as  Jaisalmer,  Bikaner,  Jodhpur,  Jalore,  Pali,  Sikar,  Churu, Hanumangarh, Ganganagar, and Nagaur (Merta City).

The proposal for establishment of Permanent Lok Adalat in Barmer (which fall in the desert region) was considered by the State Government of Rajasthan, but not approved.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: INI Status to Ayurvedic Institutions
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2435 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## 'INI Status to Ayurvedic Institutions'

## † 2435. Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of Ayurvedic Institutions accorded the status of Institutes of National Importance (INI) by the Government;
- (b) whether  the All  India  Institute  of Ayurveda  (AIIA)  in  Delhi  has  been  granted  the status of an Institute of National Importance;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, and
- (d) if not, whether any proposal is under consideration to accord INI Status to AIIA, Delhi and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a), (b) & (c) At  present  only  one  Ayurvedic  Institution  namely  Institute  of  Teaching  & Research  in Ayurveda  (ITRA),  Jamnagar,  Gujarat  has  been  accorded  the  status  of Institute of National Importance (INI) by the Government.
- (d) At present no such proposal is under consideration to accord INI Status to AIIA, Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Fertilizer Subsidy Regime
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Dr. Shashi Tharoor

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2433 TO BE ANSWERED ON : 13.02.2026 Fertilizer Subsidy Regime

## 2433. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has reviewed the sustainability of the fertilizer subsidy regime in view of the continued increase in subsidy outgo, including the recent enhancement  of  nutrient  based  subsidies  for  phosphorus  and  sulphur fertilizers for the rabi season 2025-26, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  examined  proposals  to  improve  subsidy targeting, including reports on linking fertilizer subsidies to land holdings or other eligibility criteria in order to reduce fiscal burden and diversion, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Urea is covered under Urea Subsidy Scheme and Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) fertilizers are covered under Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme. Both schemes are  Central  Sector  Schemes  of  the  Ministry  of  Chemicals  &  Fertilizers,  and  are provided full Budgetary support. To align the public funded schemes with the financial resource cycle of Central and State  Governments,  the  Urea  Subsidy  scheme  and  NBS  Scheme  have  been made co-terminus with the Finance Commission and taken up for evaluation by NITI

Aayog.

(b): Under DBT in fertilizers, the sale of subsidized fertilizers to the famer is made to the farmer on the basis of Aadhaar based authentication via Point of Sale (PoS)

devices installed at each retail shop. The subsidy is paid to the fertilizers companies on the basis of DBT sale captured in digital application called Integrated Fertilizers Management System (iFMS), in form of weekly DBT bills. Accordingly, all farmers are being supplied fertilizers at the subsidized rates.

Further,  in  the  State  of  Haryana,  to  make  targeted  delivery  of  subsidized fertilizers more effective, reduce fiscal burden and diversion, the Government of India has integrated Meri Fasal Mera Byora (MFMB) portal of the Government of Haryana with the Integrated Fertiizers Management System (iFMS) of Government of India with effect  from  08.10.2025  to  enable  transparent  and  real-time  fertilizer  delivery  to identified farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2430 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Economic and Strategic Interests of India
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ms. S Jothimani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2430

## ANSWERED ON 13/02/2026

ECONOMIC AND STRATEGIC INTERESTS OF INDIA

2430.  MS. S JOTHIMANI

Will the Minister of  EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:(a) the details and potential diplomatic or strategic implications of the recent or proposed tariffs, trade restrictions or import duties imposed by the United States on Indian goods; (b) the diplomatic steps and bilateral engagements undertaken by the   Government   of   India,   including   discussions   in   international forums, to address or mitigate these measures; and (c)   the   strategy   adopted   by   the   Government   to   protect   India's economic and strategic interests?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to c) On 2 nd   February 2026,  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral   and   other   international   issues.   Subsequent   to   this   call, President Trump announced that the tariffs applicable to India stood reduced to 18%.

During the period leading up to this announcement, Government remained in close consultation with Indian exporters and industry and took action to provide targeted support to them. Efforts were also   made   to   improve   the   utilization   of   existing   Free   Trade Agreements   (FTAs)   and   to   advance   negotiations   on   new   trade agreements. Intense discussions also continued with the US side for the conclusion of a balanced and mutually beneficial trade deal.

Government continues to prioritize resilience of  supply chains and diversification   of   sources   as   key   elements   of   any   strategy   to preserve   the   country's   economic   security.   In   addition,   it   also continues to deepen and broaden its existing strategic partnerships with a broad range of countries on the global stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2424 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Awareness about Menstrual Hygiene
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION 2424 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.2.2026

## AWARENESSABOUTMENSTRUALHYGIENE

## 2424. SMT. POONAMBEN HEMATBHAIMAADAM:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to increase awareness about menstrual hygiene and dispel any misconceptions among adolescent girls in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has taken any steps to increase the availability and accessibility of sanitary napkins to adolescent girls in remote areas of the country; and (d) if so, the details thereof

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

(a) to (d) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare implements the Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls aged 10-19 years. The scheme implementation promotes increased awareness among adolescent girls on menstrual hygiene management, increased access to sanitary napkins by adolescent girls and promotion of safe disposal of sanitary napkins in an environmentally friendly manner.

Under this scheme, sanitary napkins are provided to adolescent girls through schools and community-based platforms. Information Education and Communication material on menstrual hygiene management have been developed by the Government and disseminated to the States/UTs. These are used by ASHAs and teachers to conduct regular awareness sessions for adolescent girls on safe menstrual hygiene practices and for dispelling misconceptions, both in schools and in the community.

Additionally, the National Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School-Going Girls, released in November 2024, provides a comprehensive framework to ensure access to safe and affordable menstrual hygiene products, gender-responsive sanitation facilities, awareness generation, and

environmentally safe disposal mechanisms in Government and Government-aided schools, through coordinated action with States/UTs and relevant Ministries.

The Government also, under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), makes available 'Jan Aushadhi Suvidha' sanitary napkins, @ Rs.1 per pad, to ensure affordable access to menstrual hygiene products.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2422 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Health Insurance for Persons with Disabilities
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Asaduddin Owaisi

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2422 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## 2422. SHRIASADUDDINOWAISI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has identified the eligible number of rural households with a disabled member and no able-bodied adult member (D4 category) of Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), if so, the details thereof;

(b) the number of these identified Persons with disabilities (PwD) availing health insurance under the D4 category of the said scheme;

(c) the details of the other Government-sponsored health insurance schemes providing health insurance for persons with disabilities;

(d) the steps taken by the Government to raise awareness among PwD about these health insurance schemes; and

(e) the timeline fixed for integrating UDID (Unique Disability Identity) cards with ABPMJAYfor seamless PwD verification?

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

(a) to (e): Under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) provides health coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to 12 crore families constituting bottom 40% of India's population. Additionally, in March 2024, approximately 37 lakh families of Accredited Social Health Activists, Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers were included under the scheme. The scheme was further expanded to cover 6 crore senior citizens of age 70 years and above belonging to 4.5 crore families irrespective of their socio-economic status.

The AB-PMJAY beneficiary base includes poor and vulnerable families identified on the basis of deprivation criteria in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC-2011). However, beneficiaries are not categorised on the basis of disability under the scheme.

AB-PMJAY has a comprehensive media and outreach strategy to spread awareness and empower beneficiaries. This includes advertisement over traditional media platforms including newspapers, community radio, street plays, digital displays, radio campaigns, mass messaging, telecast of beneficiary testimonials, etc. In addition to this, State Health Agencies have also engaged a wide network of frontline workers in creating mass awareness at the grassroot level. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has informed that Unique Disability Identity (UDID) sub-scheme is integrated based on the requirement of a government agency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2420 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Mega Container Terminal Project at V.O. Chidambaranar Port
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2420

ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## Mega Container Terminal Project at V.O. Chidambaranar Port

2420.   DR. T SUMATHY ALIAS THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYSbe pleased to state:

## पᱫन , पोत पᳯरवहन और जलमागᭅ मंᮢी

- (a) whether it is a fact that the outer harbour and mega container terminal project at V.O. Chidambaranar  Port,  Thoothukudi, involving works  such  as  breakwater, dredging and land reclamation, has faced delays due to repeated failure of private bids; (b) if so, the current status and revised timeline for execution of the project; (c) whether the project, estimated at about 9,860 crore, has now been proposed for implementation under the PPP-HAM model as of December 2025; (d)  whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  impact  of  delays  on  Tamil  Nadu's
- export and transshipment potential; and
- (e) if so, the steps taken to ensure time-bound completion of the project?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c)  The  Outer  Harbour  and  Mega  Container  Terminal  project  at  V.O. Chidambaranar Port has faced delays due to non-responsive private bids, with initial tenders discharged after bidders failed to meet  pre-qualification criteria and subsequent re-issue receiving no response; to address this, the Port Authority has undertaken  wider  market  outreach,  restructured  tender  conditions,  and  adopted measures to enhance viability, resulting in a revised project cost of about ₹14,690.76 crore under a Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)  and  Public Private Partnership framework, which has been submitted to the Appraisal Authority as per Department of Economic Affairs guidelines, and the tender has been floated, with progress and timelines  contingent  upon  receipt  of  responsive  bids  and  successful  completion  of the bidding process.

(d) and (e) The V.O. Chidambaranar Port handled 41.72 million tonnes of cargo in 2024-25 and the cargo handled has been growing at ~ 5% p.a over the past 5 years and the port has sufficient capacity to handle more cargo. Further, the outer harbour project would meet the future requirement of container handling capacity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2418 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Representation of Women in the Judiciary
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Kalipada Saren Kherwal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2418

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 13 th  FEBRUARY, 2026

## REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN THE JUDICIARY

## 2418. SHRI KALIPADA SAREN KHERWAL:

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

- (a) the  current  number  and  percentage  of  women  judges  in  the  Supreme  Court  and High Courts; and;
- (b) the comparative percentage of male and female judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts?

## 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): In the Supreme Court, out of the total strength of 34 Judges including the Chief Justice of India, 33 Judges are working including one woman Judge. One woman Judge of the Supreme Court retired in June, 2025.

In  High  Courts,  out  of  the  total  strength  of  1122,  813  Judges  are  working  as  on 10.02.2026. The number of women Judges working in the High Courts is 116. As on date, 14.27% of the Judges working in High Courts are women. Since 2018, 5 women Judges were appointed  in  the  Supreme  Court  and  130  women  Judges  were  appointed  in  various  High Courts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2415 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Strengthening of PM-PRANAM Scheme
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri E Tukaram

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2415 TO BE ANSWERED ON:

13.02.2026

## Strengthening of PM-PRANAM scheme

## 2415 Shri Shri E Tukaram:

Will the Minister o f CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to strengthen PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth (PM-PRANAM) Scheme with clear targets and effective monitoring in the Budget 2026; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

Under the PM-PRANAM scheme (2023-24 to 2025-26), there is a provision to provide incentives to States/UTs for reduction of consumption of chemical fertilizers (Urea, DAP, NPK, MOP) in a given financial year, compared to the average consumption over the

(a) and (b) previous three years, equivalent to 50% of the fertilizer subsidy saved.

PM-PRANAM  scheme  is  funded  from  savings  of  fertilizer  subsidy  arising  out  of reduction in consumption of chemical fertilizers with no separate budget. As per guidelines of PM-PRANAM Scheme, States/UTs are required to submit Action Plans with utilization of the grants at the beginning of each financial year. Utilization Certificates must be provided at the end of the financial year. Grants for subsequent years are based on the proper utilization of the previous grants.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2414 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Services available through Notary Portal
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Rahul Singh Lodhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OL LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2414 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 13 th  FEBRUARY, 2026

## SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH NOTARY PORTAL

## † 2414. SHRI RAHUL SINGH LODHI:

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

- (a) the various services being provided through the Notary Portal under the Notaries Act, 1952;
- (b) the total number of digitally signed Certificates of Practice issued so far;
- (c) the various measures adopted to ensure transparency and efficiency in this regard;
- (d) whether additional digital modules are proposed to expand the scope of the said portal; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## 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): The  Government  has  launched  the  Notary  Portal  as  a  dedicated  platform  for providing online services for the works related to the Notaries Act, 1952 and the Notaries Rules,  1956.  It  is  intended  to  provide  an  online  interface  between  the  Notaries  and  the Government for various services like submission of applications for appointment as Notaries, verification of eligibility for appointment as Notaries, issuance of digitally signed Certificate of Practice as a Notary, renewal of Certificate of Practice, change of practice area, submission of annual return etc. The Notary Portal provides a faceless, paperless, transparent and efficient system. Presently, only the module related to verification of documents  and eligibility and issuance of digitally signed Certificate of Practice to the newly appointed Notaries is live. Prior to  launch  of  the  Notary  Portal,  Certificate  of  Practice  used  to  be  issued  physically  to  the Notaries. As on 09.02.2026, more than 36,000 digitally signed Certificates of Practice have been issued to the newly appointed Notaries for various States and Union Territories through the Notary Portal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2413 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Annual Medical College Assessment Reports
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2413 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## ANNUALMEDICALCOLLEGE ASSESSMENTREPORTS

## 2413. SHRI DURAI VAIKO:

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

- (a) whether the National Medical Commission (NMC) has stopped uploading the Annual Medical College Assessment Reports on its official website and if so, the details thereof; (b) the reasons for withholding these reports for each academic year despite multiple orders issued by the Central Information Commission (CIC) directing NMC to upload them annually; (c) whether the Government is aware that the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) used to proactively publish such complete assessment and inspection reports in compliance with the section 4 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure transparency and timely publication of all
- medical college assessment reports so that students choosing medical colleges can make an informed choice based on the availability of adequate faculty, infrastructure and patient load?

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

(a) to (d) As informed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), all information relating to colleges, recognition of courses, seat matrix, regulations, application process, services provided to UG/PG graduates/doctors, admissions, annual renewal of medical colleges, counselling process etc. is proactively displayed on the NMC website and informed to all stakeholders through public notices issued from time to time.

The information sought pertains to specific details relating to colleges which fall within the ambit of third-party information under the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Disclosure of such information is legally restricted, particularly where it involves personal, confidential, or commercially sensitive data and legal opinion is being sought by NMC on this aspect. The Commission is fully committed to implement its statutory obligations & adhere to the provisions of Right to Information Act and the CIC's order.

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