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Lok Sabha Question No. 1088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Setting Up of AIIMS in Bibinagar
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Arvind Dharmapuri

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1088 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 TH DECEMBER, 2025

## SETTING UPOF AIIMS IN BIBINAGAR

## 1088. SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the total sanctioned budget for the establishment of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bibinagar, in the State of Telangana since its approval;
- (b) the total amount of funds (in crore) released and utilised till date for construction, procurement of medical equipment and operational expenses, year-wise;
- (c) the current operational status of the institution, including the number of functional hospital beds, ongoing civil works, availability of faculty and the number of active super-specialty departments; and
- (d) the expected timeline for the completion of all infrastructure and facilities to make AIIMS, Bibinagar fully operational at par with other functional AIIMS across the country, along with details of any delays and their reasons, if any?

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

- (a) & (b) The approved project cost for setting up of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Bibinagar is ₹1,365.95 crore. Till date, ₹939.26 crore has been released for civil construction and ₹108.01 crore for procurement of medical equipment. Till date, an amount of ₹851.85 crore has been released to AIIMS Bibinagar as Grant-in-Aid for meeting operational expenses.
- (c) & (d) Currently, the institute is functional with 200 IPD beds, with an average daily footfall of 1625 patients in OPD. At present, 132 faculty is in-position in 34 departments including 10 super specialty departments viz. Burns & Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Medical Oncology/Haematology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Paediatric Surgery, etc. The progress of civil works of AIIMS Bibinagar is 86%. In All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), various departments/facilities are made functional in a phased manner.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1083 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Smart Model Centres under Saksham Anganwadi Scheme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Manish Jaiswal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1083

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025

## SMART MODEL CENTRES UNDER SAKSHAM ANGANWADI SCHEME

†1083. SHRI MANISH JAISWAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to develop Anganwadi centres as Smart Model Centres under the Saksham Anganwadi Scheme, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether there is any plan to provide more regular and respectable employment to local Anganwadi workers and women workers through this initiative, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  and (b) During the 15th Finance Commission cycle, 2 lakh Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) @ 40,000 AWCs per year are strengthened and upgraded as Saksham Anganwadis for improved nutrition  delivery  and  for  early  childhood  care  and  development  under  Mission  Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0. Saksham Anganwadis are equipped with infrastructure better than the conventional  Anganwadi Centres by providing LED screens, water purifier/installation  of RO Machine, Poshan Vatika, ECCE and BALA Paintings. As on date, a total of 2 Lakh AWCs have been approved for upgradation as Saksham AWCs across the country.

Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers are honorary workers drawn from local community who  come  forward  to  render  their  services  voluntarily  in  the  areas  of  nutrition  and  child development.  States  and  UTs  are  the  primary  authorities  to  decide  the  service  conditions  of Anganwadi  Workers  and  Anganwadi  Helpers.  Anganwadi  Workers  (AWWs)  and  Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) are paid a monthly honorarium as decided by the Government from time to time. The Central Government gives its due share of the Honorarium. The rest of the honorarium is paid by  State  Governments  and  UTs  administration.  In  addition  to  the  honorarium  paid  by  the Government  of  India,  most  of  the  States/UTs  are  also  giving  different  additional  monetary incentives/top-ups to these workers from their own resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1082 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Guidelines for Purchasing Fertilizers
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Kuldeep Indora

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICAL AND FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1082 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 05.12.2025 Guidelines for Purchasing Fertilizers

1082:

Shri. Kuldeep Indora:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that the purchase limit of three bags of DAP and five bags of urea fertilizer on each Aadhaar card in Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh districts is not in accordance with the genuine needs of the farmers so they have to face problem of fertilizer crunch visit fertilizer centres time and again;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof,
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  issue  any  guidelines  to  lift  this  limit  on fertilizer purchases so that farmers can purchase fertilizers as per their requirement, if so, the details thereof,
- (d)  whether the Government is also aware that vendors often sell fertilizers along with other products and force farmers to buy them; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof and the action taken against such fertilizer vendors?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c)  :  Yes,  Sir  .As  informed  by  the  Government  of  Rajasthan,  the  licensing authorities of Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh have issued directions stating that

the purchase limit for DAP/Urea fertilizer is five bags per Aadhaar along with verification of other land records. This has been done to ensure adequate availability of fertilizers to  each  farmer.  Sufficient  quantity  of  fertilizers  have  been  supplied  in  both  Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh Districts. These measures have been put in place by the  State  Government  to  ensure  transparent  and  orderly  distribution  of  fertilizers.

Hence, there is no shortage of fertilizers in either district as on date.

(d)  &  (e)  :  Fertilizers  are  declared  as  an  essential  commodity  under  the  Essential Commodities  Act,  1955  and  notified  under  Fertilizer  Control  Order,  1985.  State Governments  are  empowered  to  take  action  against  persons  involved  in  blackmarketing/  overpricing,  as  per  provisions  of  EC  Act.  Any  complaints  received  at Department of Fertilizers level regarding black marketing/over-pricing of fertilizers is sent  to  concerned  State  Government  to  take  appropriate  action  under  Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and Fertilizer Control Order, 1985. Further, tagging of other products with fertilizers is not encouraged by Department of Fertilizers. Accordingly, suitable directions are issued to fertilizer companies directing them not to indulge in such practices. Further, State Governments are also advised to take strict action as per extant rules to prevent tagging.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1078 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Posting of Specialist Doctors to A&N Islands
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Bishnu Pada Ray

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1078 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH DECEMBER 2025

## POSTING OF SPECIALIST DOCTORS TO A&N ISLANDS

## 1078.SHRI BISHNU PADA RAY:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Islands, and the UT Administration have repeatedly raised concern regarding the posting/deputation of specialist doctors from the Central Health Service/Central Government Health Scheme cadre to the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands for a period of two to three years on a rotation basis, in view of the long-pending vacancies in District and Community Health Centres;

(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to fulfil these demands considering the urgent healthcare requirements of the islanders; and

(c) the timeframe by which specialist doctors are expected to be deputed or posted to the UT Administration?

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

(a) to (c) Based on the vacancies, requisitions are sent to the UPSC and UPSC conducts interviews for recruitment of specialist doctors and recommends suitable candidates for appointment against the vacant posts. Further, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken cognizance of concerns regarding vacancies of specialist doctors under A&N Islands Administration and administrative approval has been conveyed to the UT Administration of A&N Islands to make contractual appointments against the vacant posts for a period of one year or till regular recruitments are made, whichever is earlier. In addition, postings of Specialist doctors have also been made on rotational basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1072 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Commercial Trans-shipment Port at Galathea Bay
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1072

ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025

## COMMERCIAL TRANS-SHIPMENT PORT AT GALATHEA BAY

1072. SHRI MANISH TEWARI :

## Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) whether the Government is undertaking the construction of a trans-shipment and/or commercial port at Galathea Bay on Great Nicobar Island, if so, the details thereof including economic logic, feasibility analyses and trade-related justifications supporting the project;
- (b) the total land area, in hectares, and the estimated green cover proposed to be diverted or  removed for  the  port  and  its  associated  infrastructure,  including  terminals,  warehouses, power facilities, etc;
- (c) the  number  of  indigenous  persons  or  communities,  including  the  Shompen  and Nicobarese, who may be displaced or otherwise affected by the project and the details of any approved rehabilitation or compensation plans;
- (d) whether  the  Government  or  any  independent  bodies  have  carried  out  cost-benefit, environmental  and  social  impact  assessments,  and  whether  their  findings  are  publicly available, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  considered  sustainable  development  alternatives  that project ecology and indigenous rights, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)    Yes sir.   Government is planning to undertake the development of trans-shipment Port at Galathea Bay.  The project is strategically located and would reduce India's reliance on foreign ports, capture Malacca Strait trade flows, and strengthen national economic and maritime autonomy.
- (b) to (e) The matter related to the EC and CRZ for the Port site at Great Nicobar, is subjudice.  Providing a reply on the merits of the questions would not be appropriate at this stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1071 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Budget Allocation for Health Sector
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Vijay Kumar Hansdak

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1071 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH DECEMBER, 2025

## BUDGETALLOCATION FORHEALTHSECTOR

## 1071. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK:

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

- (a) the target set by the National Health Policy with regard to the allocation of funds for health sector in the country;
- (b) the details regarding Budget Estimates (BE) vis-a-vis Actual Expenditure (AE) on health sector and its utilization in percentage terms, year-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has any plans to enhance resources for the health sector for improving the healthcare to global standards and in proportion to the rate of population growth; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

## (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (d): As per the National Health Policy, 2017, public investment in health is envisioned to reach 2.5% of GDP by 2025. The Government initiatives in this direction are evident from the National Health Accounts Estimates in India, where there has been increase in Government spending on health as percentage of Total Health Expenditure (THE), which was 29.0% in 2014-15 and 48% in 2021-22. Correspondingly, Government Health Expenditure (GHE) as percentage of GDP has increased from 1.13% in 2014-15 to 1.84% in 2021-22. GHE as share of GDP during from FY 2019-20 to FY2021-22 is given in the following table:

| FY      |   GHE as a %of GDP |
|---------|--------------------|
| 2019-20 |               1.35 |
| 2020-21 |               1.6  |
| 2021-22 |               1.84 |

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has taken up with States to prioritize allocation to health sector and enhance their health budgets at least by 8% of total State budget to reach the goal as envisaged.

The budget allocation for Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoHFW) has increased by 102.64%, from Rs. 47,353 crore in 2017-18 (BE) to Rs. 95,957.87 crore in 2025-26 (BE).

Further, the 15th Finance Commission, for the grant period from 2020-21 to 2025-26, has provided Rs. 70,051 crore Grants for health through the Local Governments. Government is making continuous efforts to increase allocation in health budget.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1069 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Narayani River Front Development
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Alok Kumar Suman

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1069

ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025

## NARAYANI RIVER FRONT DEVELOPMENT

1069. DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) whether the Government has initiated hydro graphic survey to assess the navigational depth and for providing floating jetties along the National Waterways 37 (NW-37);
- (b) if so, the details of development of the Narayani River Front in District Gopalganj of Bihar during the last five years;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  started  development  of  Narayani  River  Front  and currently  country  boats  are  running  for  fishing,  movement  of  local  goods  and  agro products at Narayani River Front, if so, the details thereof; and
- d) whether it is fact that to facilitate the local movement, two floating jetties have been constructed for placement near Bettiah and its opposite bank in Bihar on NW-37, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b)    Fairway development work including Hydrographic survey on NW-37 (River Gandak) had been carried in Financial Year 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 at total cost of Rs. 5.32 crore, Rs. 7.59 crore and Rs. 8.49 crore respectively. Further, work of updating Detailed Project Report of NW-37 (River Gandak) has been entrusted to M/s Rail India Technical and Economic Service Ltd.
- (c) Under  the  Namami  Gange  Programme,  two  Ghats  were  completed  on  the Narayani River in the district of Gopalganj, Bihar in July 2021 at a cost of Rs. 8.25 crore and handed over to the respective urban local bodies. Presently country boats are running for fishing, movement of local goods and agro products.
- (d) Two jetties at a cost of Rs. 3 crore have already been placed on NW-37 (River Gandak) near Mangalpur (Nautan) and its opposite bank in Bettiah for facilitating Inland Waterways Transport.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1067 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Irregularities in  the Indian Register of Shipping
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1067

ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025

## IRREGULARITIES IN THE INDIAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING

1067. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

## Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) the  number  and  nature  of  complaints  received  during  the  last  ten  years regarding malpractices, irregularities, or delays in the functioning of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), including those received by related Ministries/Departments; (b) the  details  of  action  taken,  corrective  measures  adopted,  and  punishments awarded to responsible officials; (c) the  reasons  for  delays,  in  resolving  such  complaints  beyond  the  Citizen's Charter timelines alongwith the names of officials accountable; (d) the list of cases involving IRS pending before authorities, tribunals, or courts; and whether  the  Government  proposes  to  review  or  restructure  IRS  to  improve
- (e) transparency, efficiency, and accountability, is so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is a non-profit entity registered under the Companies Act, 2013 and is governed by applicable company law provisions and it  functions  under  tits  own  Memorandum  of Association  and  internal administrative framework.  IRS  is  one  among  nine  Recognised  Organisations  aurthorised  by  the Government  of  India  to  undertake  survey  and  certification  functions  under  the Merchant Shipping  Act,  1958.  Four recent  complaints  have  been  received  against functioning  of  IRS,  which  are  being  examined  by  Ministry  of  Ports,  Shipping  and Waterways for appropriate action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1065 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Document Requirements for Passport in Darjeeling
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Raju Bista

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1065

ANSWERED ON 05/12/2025

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSPORT IN DARJEELING

1065. SHRI RAJU BISTA

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

(a) whether the Ministry is aware that people from Darjeeling and Kalimpong   districts,   particularly   in   Hills   areas   have   to   produce additional documents besides the prescribed lists of documents when applying/renewing for passports, as police verification requirementssuch as a letter from local samaj (CSO), two additional letters from other residents of the locality certifying that they know the applicant and that s/he is an Indian Citizen and if so, details thereof;

(b) whether such requirements are necessary for police verification across the country or applicable only to the PSKs in West Bengal particularly the districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong and if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) whether the Ministry has set up mechanisms to improve service quality of the PSK centres and resolve grievances of the people who have complaints about staff behaviour at PSKs or police verification process and if so, the details thereof?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a   &   b)   Police   Verification   is   conducted   by   the   State   Police Authorities as per their own guidelines and provisions. The concerned police   authorities   are   required   to   conduct   all   the   necessary verification with respect to Citizenship, criminality and identity of the passport applicant and may seek all necessary documents in this regard. Considering the geographical and demographic condition of different   States/UTs,   the   concerned   police   authorities   of   different

States/UTs may need different documents to establish the citizenship, criminality   and   identity   of   the   passport   applicant.   The   Police Verification is conducted independently without any intervention of the Passport Issuing Authorities.

(c)  From time to time, guidelines are issued to Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) and all concerned to ensure smooth coordination at functional level. Frequent review meetings are also being conducted with RPOs to ensure the smooth functioning of Passport Services and also for better coordination among various levels of staff members. Also,   the   complaints   and   public   grievances   are   always   accorded highest priority and redressed through different modes like specific Public Grievances Cell, CPGRAMS, emails and X- handle. RPOs are also asked to send these action taken reports on grievances received on   various   modes.   Stringent   monitoring   of   all   grievances   is undertaken.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1063 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Inadequate  Supply of DAP
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri  Chhotelal

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1063 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 05.12.2025 INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF DAP

## 1063:  SHRI CHHOTELAL:

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

- (a) whether it is true that the farmers are facing the problem of inadequate supply of DAP and other fertilizers in aspirational district of Sonbhadra in Robertsganj Lok Sabha Constituency in Uttar Pradesh; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the supply of DAP fertilizers to the farmers is likely to be streamlined?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) The mandate of Department of Fertilizers is to ensure adequate availability of fertilizers at State level. The distribution of fertilizers within the State at district level is done by the concerned State governments. Accordingly, State government of Uttar Pradesh  has  informed  that  there  is  no  shortage  of  DAP  and  other  fertilizers  in aspirational district of Sonbhadra and there is adequate stock of 9,694 Metric Tons of Urea, 4,852 Metric Tons of DAP, 3,078 Metric Tons of NPKS, 1,784 Metric Tons of SSP and 109 Metric Tons of MOP as on 01.12.2025.

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