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Lok Sabha Question No. 2379 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Pendency of Grievances of Ex-Servicemen and ECHS Claims
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Dr. Kadiyam Kavya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2379

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## PENDENCY OF GRIEVANCES OF EX-SERVICEMEN AND ECHS CLAIMS

2379. Dr. Kadiyam Kavya:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of pending defence pension-related grievances and Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) reimbursement claims across the country during the last three years, yearwise;
- (b) the average time taken for the disposal of such grievances along with the reasons for such delays, if any;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure digital grievance tracking, time-bound settlement and fixation of accountability; and
- (d) whether any performance benchmarks/Service Level Agreements (SLAs) have been fixed for grievance redressal and if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE

## IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a)  to  (d)  The  Department  of  Ex-Servicemen  Welfare  coordinates  with  all  stakeholders  for redressal of defence pension-related grievances. The Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) and the SPARSH Portal are online platforms available to ensure digital grievance tracking, time bound settlement and fixation of accountability. The average time taken for disposal of grievances received through CPGRAMS is 30 days. The aggregate rate of disposal of grievances for the last three years within 30 days is approximately 93%. The details of pension grievances for the last three years that were disposed within 30 days are as under:

|   Year |   Grievances received |   Grievances disposed |
|--------|-----------------------|-----------------------|
|   2023 |                 36660 |                 32623 |
|   2024 |                 50177 |                 47128 |
|   2025 |                 34854 |                 33737 |

The  performance  timelines  set  by  the  Government  are  monitored  closely  to  redress grievances in a time-bound manner.

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(SHRI SANJAY SETH)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2376 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Talks between India and Sri Lanka
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Raja A

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2376 ANSWERED ON 13/02/2026 TALKS BETWEEN INDIA AND SRI LANKA

2376. SHRI RAJA A Will the Minister of  EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :(a) the details of  talks held between India and Sri Lanka during the recent visits of  Foreign Ministers and Secretaries; (b) whether the issues of  Indian fishermen being harassed and arrested at high seas, on the borders of  India-Sri Lanka were discussed and if  so, the outcome thereof; (c) whether the issue of  Constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka constitution affecting the Tamils interest was raised, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the diplomatic action taken or proposed to be taken to protect the interests of  Tamils in Sri Lanka?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a   to   d)   The   Minister   of   External   Affairs  visited   Sri   Lanka   as   Prime Minister's   Special   Envoy   on   22-23   December   2025.   During   the   visit,   a comprehensive relief  package worth USD 450 million to assist Sri Lanka in its rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of  Cyclone Ditwah was announced. EAM engaged with Sri Lankan leadership on a variety of  bilateral issues, including the effective implementation of  India's relief  assistance for the benefit of  the people of  Sri Lanka.

The issue of  Indian fishermen, who are arrested from time to time by Sri Lankan   authorities   for   allegedly   crossing   the   International   Maritime Boundary   Line   (IMBL)   and   fishing   in   Sri   Lankan   waters   is   regularly discussed between the two countries. The Government has consistently taken up with Sri Lankan authorities the early release and repatriation of Indian fishermen and fishing boats, as well as the fines imposed, and stressed   that   this   issue   be   considered   purely   on   humanitarian   and livelihood   grounds   and   that   the   use   of   force   be   avoided   under   all

circumstances. Concerted efforts of  the Government have so far resulted in the release and repatriation of 3704 Indian fishermen since May 2014.

The Government of India has, in its interactions with the Government of Sri Lanka,  consistently called for the full and effective implementation of  the Sri   Lankan   Constitution,   and   the   early   holding   of   Provincial   Council elections. It has been stressed that meaningful devolution and genuine reconciliation through an inclusive approach would help build a future that accommodates  the   aspirations   of   all   sections   of   Sri   Lankan   society, including the Sri Lankan Tamil community, for a life of  equality, justice, peace and dignity within a united Sri Lanka.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2368 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Nari Adalats
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2368

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## NARI ADALATS

## 2368. SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA:

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

- (a) the number of Nari Adalats established/under implementation, State-wise/district-wise and whether Karnataka has been included under the pilot phase;
- (b) whether  any  proposal/recommendation  has  been  received  from  the  Government  of Karnataka to set up Nari Adalats in Dakshina Kannada district, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  evaluation/review  has  been  undertaken  by  the  Ministry  to  assess  the performance, case disposal rate/community participation of said Adalats in pilot States; and
- (d) the details of the measures being taken to expand said Adalats across all districts, to ensure  convergence  with  One  Stop  Centres,  Women  Helplines  and  District  Legal Services Authorities for holistic grievance redressal?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Nari Adalat has been introduced as a pilot initiative under the Sambal vertical of Mission Shakti Mission in the 15th Finance Commission period. The scheme aims to offer services such as alternative dispute resolution, grievance redressal, counselling, and decisionmaking based on evidence at Gram Panchayat level. The scheme aims to tackle socio-economic and cultural challenges faced by women in the area and provides dispute resolution through mediation  and  referral  to  appropriate  institutions  such  as  One  Stop  Centre,  Police  Station, District Legal Service Authority and Women Help Desk.  The implementation of the scheme lies with the State government and UT administration.

There is no legal status given to the forum as the goal of Nari Adalat is reconciliation and grievance redressal through mutual consent and creating awareness of rights and entitlements. Any aggrieved woman shall always have recourse to legal mechanism also as per her need.

Presently, Nari Adalat is being run in 50 Gram Panchayats each in the State of Assam and UT of Jammu & Kashmir and 10 Gram Panchayats in the State of Sikkim and Mizoram. Based on the  proposal  received  from  the  State  Government  of  Karnataka,  Nari  Adalat  have  been approved for 10 Gram Panchayats in the State; however, they are yet to be operationalised.

NITI Aayog has conducted an evaluation of the schemes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development for Financial Years 2019 to 2024 including the Nari Adalat under the Sambal vertical of Mission Shakti.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2361 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Personality Rights and AI
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Smt. Satabdi Roy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2361 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 13 th  FEBRUARY, 2026

## PERSONALITY RIGHTS AND AI

## 2361. SMT. SATABDI ROY:

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

- (a)  whether guidelines exist for providing civil remedies and interim relief in cases of AIgenerated personality rights violations, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of such cases admitted by courts in the last two years;
- (c) whether model procedural rules for courts are being considered to handle such cases; and
- (d) 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  (d): These matters are dealt with by the Court(s) concerned in accordance with law keeping  in  view  the  existing  legal  provisions,  facts  and  circumstances  of  each  case.  All matters, including civil remedies and interim relief in cases of Al-generated personality rights violations are listed as per Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and guidelines in Supreme Court of India,  Handbook  on  Practice  and  Procedure  and  Office  Procedure  2017  and  general  and specific  directions  of  the  Competent  Authority.  The  Supreme  Court  Rules,  2013  and 'Supreme Court of India. Handbook on Practice and Procedure and Office Procedure 2017' are  available  in  public  domain  on  the  website  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  India,  viz. lttps://www.sci.gov.in under the tab Publication and then 'Supreme Court Rules and Practice and  Procedure  respectively.  There  is  no  such  specific  'Subject  Category'  in  database pertaining  to  AI-generated  personality  rights  violations  cases.  The  data  pertaining  to  such cases is not centrally maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2359 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Operation of One Stop Centres
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Smt. Bag Mitali

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2359 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## OPERATION OF ONE STOP CENTRES

## 2359.   SMT. BAG MITALI:

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

- (a) the number of One Stop Centres (OSCs) approved/operational in the country;
- (b) the details of the funds allocated/released for OSCs since its inception, year-wise;
- (c) whether all OSCs have been integrated with the women helpline, if not, the details thereof;
- (d) the status of OSCs proposed/established abroad and their addresses, country-wise; and
- (e) the details of the funds allocated and released for the OSCs abroad?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): One Stop Centre (OSC) is a component of the Sambal vertical under the umbrella Mission Shakti. It provides integrated and immediate support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence and those in distress, both in private and public spaces. It provides services like medical aid, legal aid and advice, temporary shelter, police assistance and psychosocial counselling to needy women.  As  on  date,  1025  OSCs  have  been  approved administratively out of which 896 OSCs have become functional across the country and 655 OSCs have been integrated with the Women Helpline.

The details of year-wise funds released for OSCs since inception are as under:

## Amount in Cr.)

| Financial Year   |   2015- 16 |   2016- 17 |   2017- 18 |   2018- 19 |   2019- 20 |   2020- 21 |   2021- 22 |   2022- 23 |   2023- 24 |   2024- 25 |
|------------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|
| Released/Exp.    |      11.03 |      40.25 |      29.96 |     148.41 |     137.85 |     160.23 |     145.39 |      65.73 |     189.73 |      158.3 |

(d)  and  (e): The  Empowered  Committee  under  the  framework  for  Nirbhaya  Fund  has appraised a proposal for establishment of OSC like facilities in 9 Indian Mission abroad with a total cost of Rs.40.79 Cr. The Ministry of External Affairs has released the funds to Consulate General of India (CGI) Dubai, Embassy of India (EoI) Riyadh, High Commission of India (HCI) Singapore, CGI Toronto, EoI Doha, EoI Muscat, EoI Kuwait, EoI Bahrain and CGI Jeddah for the purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2351 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Renewal of CGHS Cards
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2351 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## RENEWALOFCGHS CARDS

## 2351 SHRI EATALA RAJENDER:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of CGHS card applications received for renewal/renewed during the last twelve years, till date, dispensary-wise along with the number of such applications received physically and online and details of misplaced physical applications in R.K. Puram, Delhi including the reasons for misplacement as well as action taken thereon;
- (b) whether there is an inordinate delay in renewal of such cards particularly in R.K. Puram, Delhi due to which CGHS beneficiaries are not availing services despite deduction of their monthly contribution, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the CGHS is allowing physical entry to consult doctors or to take referrals for their treatment in case where CGHS cards are pending with the CGHS office after being sent for renewal, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the corrective steps taken by the Government to fix a time-bound period in renewal of CGHS cards to help patients in availing timely medical services?

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

(a) to (d) : CGHS card applications, including those meant for renewal, are taken up for processing by the card section. Approximately, 40,000 CGHS card applications (including online and offline) were received and processed during the last year by Card Section, Delhi. The information in respect of renewal applications is not maintained, separately.

With the introduction of the updated software-based system, CGHS cards are generated upon completion of the requisite payment formalities.

The instructions regarding processing of CGHS card applications, including renewals, along with indicative timelines, have been issued vide Office Memorandum S.11012/1/2024EHS(8283407) dated 28.06.2024.

As per the instructions, submission of CGHS card applications is facilitated through an online module, and generation of the card is undertaken upon completion of the prescribed procedural steps.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2348 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Beneficiaries Registered under AVVY
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Gajendra  Singh Patel

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2348 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## BENEFICIARIES REGISTERED UNDER AVVY

## †2348. SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of beneficiaries registered under the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana (AVVY) in Khargone Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency, specifically in Khargone and Barwani districts, block-wise;
- (b) whether the beneficiaries are facing difficulties in receiving benefits under the said scheme due to mismatches in fingerprint verification, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government is considering the use of alternative methods besides fingerprint matching for beneficiaries to receive benefits under the said scheme, if so, the details thereof?

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

## (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) to (c): The constituency-wise data is not captured under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), however, the details of Ayushman Vay Vandana cards created in Khargone and Barwani districts as on 31.01.2026 are as under:

| District              | Number of Ayushman Vay Vandana cards created   |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Khargone (West Nimar) | 35,293                                         |
| Barwani               | 24,694                                         |

Under AB-PMJAY, beneficiaries are verified through Aadhaar based bio-authentication at the time of availing services. Three modes of bio-authentication are available i.e. fingerprint, iris scan and face authentication, and beneficiaries can be authenticated using any of these modes. As per National Health Authority's hospital empanelment guidelines, hospitals are required to have biometric devices for such authentication. In emergency cases where patient's biometric authentication cannot be captured, registration can be done through the Medical Superintendent (MS) login without authentication.

As per the guidelines of AB-PMJAY, hospitals are allowed to initiate request for preauthorization upto 3 days post the date of admission in case of private hospitals and 5 days post the date of admission in case of public hospitals. This feature enables timely access to healthcare services during emergencies. Further, beneficiaries can call the 24*7 toll-free helpline number 14555 for any scheme related assistance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: PET-CT Scan Facilities at PGIMER Chandigarh
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## DEPARTMENTOFHEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARREDQUESTIONNO.2347 TO BEANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## PET-CT SCAN FACILITIES AT PGIMER CHANDIGARH

## 2347. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the non-availability of PET-CT scan facilities at PGIMER, Chandigarh, since March 2024 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of cancer patients affected due to delays in radio diagnostic services and the impact on early-stage treatment outcomes;
- (c) whether it is a fact that doctors at PGIMER are using personal allowances to purchase critical chemicals due to supply shortages and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the steps being taken to ensure timely procurement of radio pharmaceuticals and uninterrupted functioning of nuclear medicine departments in premier public hospitals; and
- (e) whether any long-term supply chain agreements have been signed for such vital diagnostic equipment and materials and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THEMINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI. PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (e) PET-CT scan facilities at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh are available and functional. Since March 2024, more than 20,000 patients, including both malignant and non-malignant cases, have undergone PET-CT scans at the Institute. PGIMER, Chandigarh has an onsite Cyclotron installed in 2009, which generates many essential radiopharmaceuticals used for PET-CT imaging. Certain radiopharmaceuticals are procured on the basis of demand from suppliers licensed by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) in accordance with General Financial Rules (GFR), 2017 and extant guidelines on procurement of Goods and Services issued by the Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2339 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Maritime India Vision (MIV), 2030 Initiative
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Dr. D. Purandeswari

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2339

ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## MARITIME INDIA VISION (MIV), 2030 INITIATIVE

2339. DR. D. PURANDESWARI:

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

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a) whether the Government has awarded any new port development projects in major ports  over  the  last  three  years,  and  if  so,  the  details  of  these  projects,  particularly  in

- Andhra Pradesh; (b)  whether these projects are part of the Maritime India Vision (MIV), 2030 initiative, and if so, the manner in which they contribute to enhancing cargo handling capacity and operational efficiency: (c)  whether  there  has  been  an  increase  in  capital  expenditure  and  Gross  Budget Support for the Ministry in recent years, and if so, the specific figures for financial year 2024-25; (d) whether the Government has implemented any measures to monitor the outcomes of  MlV,  2030,  including  the  establishment  of  tracking  portals  or  cells,  and  if  so,  the specific functions thereof and; (e)  whether  these  initiatives  are  expected  to  create  employment  opportunities  in  the
- maritime sector and if so, the estimates that can be provided regarding job creation?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to (b) Yes.  Around  116  number  of  new  port  development  projects  have  been awarded in Major Ports under Maritime India Vision (MIV), 2030, with a total investment of  approximately  ₹11,528  crore,  including  06  new  projects  worth   ₹  760  crore  at Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), which is the only Major Port in Andhra Pradesh. These  projects  are  primarily  focused  on  expansion  of  cargo  handling capacity, improvement  in operational performance  through mechanization, automation, and technological upgradation of port operations, enhancement of multimodal connectivity, digitalization and standardization of port processes, infrastructure strengthening, and adoption of smart and green port initiatives etc.

- (c) Yes.  The details of Gross Budget Support to the Ministry in last three years is at Annexure -I
- (d) The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has established the Sagarmanthan Portal to monitor the outcomes of MIV 2030 and other maritime projects.
- (e) The initiatives under Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 are expected to generate more than 20 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities.

Details of Gross Budget Support for the Ministry in last three years:

| Year    |   Amount (Rs. in crore) |
|---------|-------------------------|
| 2022-23 |                 1709.5  |
| 2023-24 |                 2218.34 |
| 2024-25 |                 2377.49 |

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## Annexure- I