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Lok Sabha Question No. 4682 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Racist Attacks on Indians in Israel
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony, Shri Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, Shri Karti P Chidambaram, Shri Balwant Baswant Wankhade, Shri Charanjit Singh Channi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4682

ANSWERED ON - 20/03/2026

## RACIST ATTACKS ON INDIANS IN ISRAEL

## 4682. SHRI ANTO ANTONY

SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA

SHRI KARTI P CHIDAMBARAM

SHRI BALWANT BASWANT WANKHADE

SHRI CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the premeditated attack on Indian workers in Israel on 16 February 2026, if  so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the Government intends to provide compensation and legal aid to the victims, if  so, the details thereof  and if  not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has formally raised the issue with Israeli authorities to prevent further racist attacks against Indians, if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  the details of the measures taken by the Government to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals in Israel?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to d) Government are aware of an incident related to an unprovoked attack on two Indian workers by some assailants that occurred on December 16, 2025 in Israel. The Embassy of India raised the matter with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and actively pursued it with the local Israeli authorities. The local police authorities conducted a speedy investigation that led to the arrest of the suspects.

The Government of India accords the highest priority to the safety, security and well-being of Indian nationals in Israel. The Indian Embassy in

Tel   Aviv   provides   dedicated   assistance   to   Indians   in   distress   and actively coordinates with relevant Israeli authorities to ensure timely intervention   and   resolution.   The   Embassy   also   remains   in   regular contact with Indian nationals in Israel to ensure their well-being.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4680 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Production Unit of IMPC
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4680 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  MARCH 2026

## Production Unit of IMPC

## 4680. Shri V K Sreekandan:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that Indian Medicines Pharmaceuticals Corporation Limited (IMPC) has only one production unit that is at Uttarakhand, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  it  is  also  a  fact  that  there  is  a  need  to  expand  its  production  facilities  due  to growing demand for Indian medicines, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether IMPC is considering to put up a production unit in Kerala where medicinal herbal plants including rare herbal medicinal plants are available, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it is also true that products of the said Corporation are only available through the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) and it is not available in the open market, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the said Corporation is considering to make their products available in the open market, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND FERTILIZERS

## (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a): As  per the information provided by the Ministry of Ayush,  Indian  Medicines Pharmaceuticals Corporation Limited (IMPCL) has only one production unit in Uttarakhand located at Mohan (Via Ramnagar), Almora, Uttarakhand -244 715.
- (b): Ministry of Ayush has informed that there is no such proposal under consideration.
- (c): Ministry of Ayush has informed that there is no proposal to put up a production unit in Kerala.
- (d):  Ministry  of  Ayush  has  informed  that  IMPCL  products  are  available  through  Central Government  Health  Scheme  (CGHS), Employees'  State  Insurance  Corporation (ESIC), Central Government Institutes & Councils. In open market IMPCL's selected product range is available on 1mg & Mystore (Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) Platform).
- (e):  Ministry  of  Ayush  has  informed  that  currently selected  product  range  of  IMPCL  is available on 1mg & Mystore (Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) Platform). No proposals are pending for further expansion in the open market.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4676 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Cantonment Vlogs and Security Risks
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Robert Bruce C

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4676

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH  MARCH, 2026

## CANTONMENT VLOGS AND SECURITY RISKS

4676. SHRI ROBERT BRUCE C:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of the serious security risks for the forces arising from the fact that spouses of Armed Forces officers residing in cantonment areas are uploading detailed videos and/or vlogs about cantonments;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to sensitise the residents of such cantonments in this regard; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a)  Yes.

(b)  &  (c)    Armed  Forces  authorities  have  promulgated  social  media  policy,  which  advises dependents not to post military related information on social media platforms. Armed Forces have also disseminated advisories on 'adverse social media presence' to all Service personnel and their family members (spouses/wards/dependents). The advisories restrict the posting of photos/videos on social media platforms, which indicate their association with the Indian Armed Forces. Regular awareness campaigns/lectures on Cyber Security are also conducted at all available platforms like mass briefings/ social functions/ events and sports venues to educate them on cyber hygiene, social media  handling  and  Do's  and  Don'ts  of  personal  ICT  devices.  Moreover,  in  all  courses  of instruction for officers at training establishments, special classes are held for officers and spouses on issues pertaining to Social Media usage.

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## A N S W E R

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)
Lok Sabha Question No. 4673 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Implementation of Biopharma SHAKTI in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4673 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 20 TH  MARCH 2026

## Implementation of Biopharma SHAKTI in Andhra Pradesh

## 4673. Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  identified  any  location  for  establishing  facilities  under Biopharma SHAKTI in Andhra Pradesh including Tirupati Lok Sabha Constituency, districtwise;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including nature of facilities, investment outlay and timeline for implementation;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to ensure equitable regional distribution of Biopharma SHAKTI projects across the country, State/district-wise including Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND FERTILIZERS

(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a)  to  (d)  :  With  a  view  to  strengthen  the  domestic  biopharmaceutical  sector  and  enhance global  competitiveness  in  biologics  and  biosimilars,  the  Government  has  announced  the Biopharma SHAKTI scheme with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over five years with an o bjective to build a globally competitive domestic ecosystem for biologics and biosimilars to support affordable  healthcare  in  the  entire  country  including  Andhra  Pradesh  and  enable  India  to emerge as a global biopharma manufacturing and innovation hub.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4669 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Visit of Israeli Prime Minister
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4669 ANSWERED ON - 20/03/2026 VISIT OF ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER

4669. SMT. MALA ROY

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is true that visit of Israeli Prime Minister to India was cancelled due to security reasons, if so, the details thereof;

(b) the date when the recent visit of Prime Minister of India and Israel was fixed; and

(c) the details of objectives/purpose of this visit?

## ANSWER

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

(a to c) High level visits are planned in advance, taking into account national interest, foreign policy priorities and security assessments.

No visit   of   the   Prime   Minister   of   Israel   to   India   was   scheduled   or cancelled in the recent past.

At  the   invitation   of   the   Prime   Minister   of   Israel,   Mr.   Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid a State visit to Israel on February 25-26, 2026. The visit was finalized in early January 2026.

During   the   visit,   the   two   leaders   agreed   to   further   strengthen cooperation, including in science and technology, innovation, research, critical   and   emerging   technology,   cyber   security,   agriculture,   water management, entrepreneurship, defence, trade, economy and people-topeople   exchanges.   The   leaders   decided   to   elevate   the   bilateral relationship to a 'Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation & Prosperity'. During the visit, 16 Agreements/Memoranda of Understanding/Protocols were also exchanged.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4661 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Pendency of Cases
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Smt. Bag Mitali

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4661 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 20 TH  MARCH, 2026

## PENDENCY OF CASES

## 4661 SMT. BAG MITALI:

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

- (a) the number of cases pending in the Supreme Court and High Courts as on date; and
- (b)  the  reasons  for  pendency  of  court  cases  despite  the  Supreme  Court  having  its  sanctioned strength?

## 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): As per the information available on the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG), the details of pending cases in the Supreme Court of India and the High Courts, as on 16.03.2026 are as under:

|   Sl. No. | Name of Court   | Pending cases   |
|-----------|-----------------|-----------------|
|         1 | Supreme Court   | 92,876          |
|         2 | High Courts     | 63,98,686       |

Pendency of cases in courts arise due to several factors besides availability of adequate number  of  Judges  and  Judicial  officers.  These  inter  alia,  include  complexity  of  the  facts involved,  nature  of  evidence,  co-operation  of  stakeholders,  viz.,  bar,  investigation  agencies, witness  and  litigants,  besides  the  availability  of  physical  infrastructure,  supporting  court  staff, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4658 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Institutions for Allied Health Professionals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4658 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH MARCH 2026

## INSTITUTIONS FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

## 4658. SHRI EATALA RAJENDER:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to upgrade the existing institutions for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and establish new AHP institutions in both the Government and private sectors covering 10 selected disciplines including Optometry, Radiology, Anaesthesia, Operation Theatre Technology, Applied Psychology and Behavioural Health with a view to add about 1,00,000 Allied Health Professionals during the next five years; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the progress made in this regard?

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

(a) & (b) : Yes, Sir. It has been announced in Budget 2026-27 to upgrade the existing institutions for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and also to establish new AHP Institutions in private and Government sectors covering 10 selected disciplines, including optometry, radiology, anesthesia, OT Technology, Applied Psychology and Behavioural Health and add 100,000 AHPs over the next 5 years.

This Ministry is in the process of preparing a roadmap in consultation with relevant stakeholders to implement the aforesaid budget announcement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4656 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Suspension of Hospitals under AB-PMJAY
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Rachna Banerjee

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4656 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH MARCH, 2026

## SUSPENSION OF HOSPITALS UNDER AB-PMJAY

## 4656. SMT. RACHNABANERJEE:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of hospitals that have suspended the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme in the country citing pending bills, State-wise; and
- (b) the amount (in Rs.) of pending bills under (AB-PMJAY) in the country as of March 2026, State/UT-wise?

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

- (a) & (b): Under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), hospital empanelment is a continuous process and is undertaken by the implementing State/UT based on the requirements and availability of healthcare providers meeting the criteria within a given State/UT as per empanelment guidelines of National Health Authority. The empanelment of private hospitals under the scheme is entirely voluntary.

The empanelment of hospitals under the scheme has increased from 6,917 hospitals in FY 2018 -19, comprising 3,013 public and 3,904 private hospitals to 36,229 hospitals as on 28.02.2026, comprising 19,483 public and 16,746 private hospitals.

Under the scheme, settlement of claims is a regular and uninterrupted process and claims are settled by respective State Health Agencies as per claim adjudication guidelines issued by National Health Authority. As per these guidelines, the permissible turnaround time for settlement of claims to hospitals is within 15 days of claims submission for the intra-state hospitals (hospitals located within State) and within 30 days in case of portability claims (hospitals located outside State).

Under AB-PMJAY, claims submitted by empanelled hospitals are scrutinized based on the clinical documents, investigation reports, and other supporting records, in accordance with the prescribed standard treatment guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4655 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: CCUS Technologies
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Smt. Shambhavi, Shri Vishaldada Prakashbapu Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  4655

ANSWERED ON 20/03/2026

## CCUS TECHNOLOGIES

## 4655.   SMT. SHAMBAVI: SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL:

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

- (a) whether the twenty thousand crore allocation for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies marks a definitive shift toward "Green Chemistry" in industrial policy of the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the integration of carbon capture in chemical manufacturing help the country to meet stringent global environmental standards in imports, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  scheme  to  revive  two  hundred  legacy  industrial  clusters  successfully modernizes traditional units with energy-efficient technologies, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government's focus on CCUS catalyzes private sector investment in carbonneutral manufacturing processes, if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the said green initiatives effectively bridge the gap between industrial expansion and global climate commitments of the country; and
- (f) if so, whether the transition to low-carbon technology in the chemical sector creates a new competitive advantage for Indian manufacturers globally, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a) to (f): As per the  budget announcement made this year, an outlay of ₹20,000 crore has been proposed over the next 5 years for  Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Technologies. The objective is promoting the development of these technologies at scale in

order to achieve higher readiness levels in end use applications  across five industrial sectors including, power, steel, cement, refineries and chemicals.

The scheme is presently under formulation by Ministry of Power. In terms of the scheme, the industry will  be  supported  for  undertaking  projects  towards  carbon  capture,  utilization  and storage, thereby contributing towards decreasing the overall carbon footprint of the country. Implementation of the scheme in due course would act as a catalyst in order to support the industry to grow in a more sustainable manner, thereby  making it more competitive in  global markets.

The scheme to revive two hundred legacy industrial clusters is currently under formulation by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4653 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Indian Medical Register
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Sambit Patra

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4653 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH MARCH, 2026

## INDIAN MEDICALREGISTER

## 4653. DR. SAMBIT PATRA:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received complaints regarding certain inadequacy of data and inconsistencies in the existing Indian Medical Register;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has started to replacing Indian Medical Register with the National Medical Register as mandated by the National Medical Commission Act and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to launch a similar online registry for paramedics and other health professionals; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with any time frame and action plan formulated to achieve this objective?

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

(a) to (e): The National Medical Register (NMR), mandated under Section 31 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019, has already been launched on 23 August 2024. It has been established to consolidate all state-level registration records into a unified national-level database, providing a centralized platform for verification and oversight of licensed medical practitioners across India.

Further, the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) launched a portal on 29 October 2024 to enroll allied and healthcare professionals and collect their data nationwide. Additionally, the Indian Nursing Council (INC) implemented the Nursing Registration and Tracking System (NRTS) in March 2017 with the aim of maintaining a database of nurses working across India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4651 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Operationalisation of IMEC and India-EU Free Trade Agreement
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sasikanth Senthil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4651

ANSWERED ON 20.03.2026

## OPERATIONALISATION OF IMEC AND INDIA-EU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

4651. SHRI SASIKANTH SENTHIL:

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

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(a) whether the Government has formalised the 'IMEC Ports Club' following the recent MoU between Indian ports and the Port of Marseille Fos to strengthen the India-Middle

East-Europe corridor; (b)  the  current  status  of  the  India-EU  Free  Trade  Agreement  (FTA)  and  its  projected impact on the corridor's trade volume as of February 2026; (c)  whether there is a proposal for an 'IMEC Plus' to include African nations as part of a global value-added production chain; and (d)  the details of the strategic role of the India-UAE axis in underwriting national mega-

- projects through sovereign wealth funds in 2026?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) On the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit, the leaders of India, European Union,  France,  Germany,  Italy,  Saudi  Arabia,  UAE  and  US  announced  an  MoU committing  to  work  together  to  develop  a  new  India-Middle  East  Europe  Economic Corridor  (IMEC).  The  IMEC  will  comprise  of  two  separate  corridors,  the  east  corridor connecting India to the Gulf and the northern corridor connecting the Gulf to Europe.

An Intergovernmental Framework Agreement (IGFA) was signed on 13 February 2024 between  India  and  the  United  Arab  Emirates  (UAE)  concerning  cooperation  for operation  of  the  India-Middle  East-Europe  Economic  Corridor  (IMEC).  The  main elements  include  development  and  management  of  a  logistics  platform,  including  a digital  ecosystem, and provision of supply chain services. Its implementation involves multiple stakeholders and is at an initial stage.

JNPA which is a Major Port Authority has signed a MoU with the Port of Marseille Fos on 17.02.2026 with provision of mutual cooperation and knowledge.

India and European Union announced the conclusion of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement at the 16 th India-EU Summit on 27.01.2026.

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