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Lok Sabha Question No. 5738 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Impact of Construction of Dam on Arunachal Pradesh
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri T R Baalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5738

## ANSWERED ON 27.03.2026

## IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION OF DAM ON ARUNACHAL PRADESH 5738. SHRI T R BAALU

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

(a) whether attention of the Government has been drawn to the several print media reports that China has started construction of the world's largest dam 50 kms from border which has potential of having devastating impact on Arunachal Pradesh, if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether India has opposed the dam project and taken up the issue with Chinese authorities and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to b) Government of India has taken note of reports about commencement of construction of mega dam project by China on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo (upper reaches of the Brahmaputra) River in Tibet. This project was first made public as far back as 1986 and since then, preparations have been underway in China to implement the project. Government carefully monitors all developments relating to the Brahmaputra river, including plans by China to develop hydropower projects, and takes necessary measures to protect our interests, including preventive and corrective measures to safeguard life and livelihood of Indian citizens residing in downstream areas.

Various issues relating to trans-border rivers are discussed with China under the ambit of an institutionalised Expert Level Mechanism which was established in 2006, as well as through diplomatic channels. As a lower riparian state with considerable established user rights to the waters of the trans-border rivers, Government has consistently conveyed its views and concerns to the Chinese authorities, including on the need for transparency and consultation with downstream countries and has urged them to ensure that the interests of downstream states are not harmed by any activities in upstream areas.

The need for cooperation on trans-border rivers, including resumption of provision of hydrological data by the Chinese side has been highlighted by the Government in several bilateral interactions with China including during the Prime Minister's meeting with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Tianjin on 31 August 2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5735 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Strengthening of District Hospitals in Bihar
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Ramprit Mandal, Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5735 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 TH MARCH, 2026

## STRENGTHENING OF DISTRICT HOSPITALS IN BIHAR

## †5735. SHRI RAMPRIT MANDAL: SHRI DINESH CHANDRAYADAV:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the condition of all Government hospitals, especially the Sadar district hospitals in Bihar, is very poor;
- (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to implement any plan to strengthen the district Sadar hospitals in the State, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to strengthen the Primary Dispensaries in the rural areas of the said State; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d): Public Health' & 'Hospitals' are State subjects. The National Health Mission (NHM) provides support for improvement in health infrastructure, human resources in health facilities, availability and accessibility to quality healthcare across the country including Bihar. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare system, based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) under NHM. Approval is accorded to the proposals in the form of Record of Proceedings (RoPs) as per norms & available resources.

As reported by States/UTs on Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) portal, a total of 1.84 lakh AAMs including 12,382 AAMs in Bihar have been operationalized by strengthening Subhealth Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in the country, which deliver 12 expanded range of comprehensive primary healthcare services encompassing preventive, promotive, palliative, rehabilitative, and curative care.

The Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) aims to support for infrastructure development for SHCs, Urban AAMs, Support for Block Public Health Units (BPHUs), Integrated District Public Health Laboratories (IPHL) and Critical

Care Hospital Blocks(CCB). Administrative approvals have been accorded to the State of Bihar under PM-ABHIM for an amount of Rs. 3109.33 Crore for construction/ strengthening of 2546 Building less-AAMs, 158 BPHUs, 38 IPHL at District level and 38 CCB at District Hospitals and Medical college level.

The Fifteenth Finance Commission (FC-XV) has recommended grants through Local Governments for specific components of the health sectors. Total amount of Rs. 6017 crore has been allocated under FC-XV health grant for the State of Bihar for FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5732 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Paramedical Courses
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Ganapathy Rajkumar P

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5732 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 TH MARCH 2026

## PARAMEDICALCOURSES

## 5732. DR. GANAPATHYRAJKUMAR P :

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that Paramedical courses are the next dream of rural and Government school students who cannot become doctors and 90% of those who choose paramedical courses are from poor families and get admission in Government medical colleges on the basis of merit after scoring good marks in Plus two examination, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is also aware of the fact that if this also requires the poor students have to pay a hefty fees for private training/coaching for the NEET exam by the rural poor and students who cannot afford to pay for training is likely not to be able to study this course, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is likely to take necessary action to withdraw the recent announcement made by the National Paramedical and Health Services Commission (NCAHP) to conduct the NEET exam for various paramedical courses including physiotherapy and occupational therapy from the academic year 2026-27; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) to (d) : The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021 was enacted on 28th March 2021 to regulate and maintain uniform standards of education and services rendered by Allied and Healthcare Professionals, ensure the assessment and accreditation of institutions, maintain a Central and State Register of such professionals and to establish a system to improve access, promote research and development adopt scientific advancements and address matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

The Central Government, under the provisions of the NCAHP Act, 2021 constituted the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession. Further, the term 'Paramedical' has been replaced by 'Allied and Healthcare' as per NCAHP Circular No. Z/103/2024-AHSDOHFWDEPARTMENT dated 01.07.2025.

As per the provisions mentioned in Section 66 (2) (c) and Section 11(1) (g) of the Act, the Commission decided that the admission in Physiotherapy UnderGraduate (UG) programmes i.e. Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Under-Graduate (UG) programmes i.e. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy listed in Categories 3 and 6 respectively of the Schedule of the NCAHP Act, 2021 shall be through National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET). However, considering the logistic issues, the admission process through mandatory requirement of appearance in NEET(UG)-2026 examination, for Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.PT) and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Under-Graduate programme has been deferred till next academic year 2027-28.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5725 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Defence Land in Adilabad
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Godam Nagesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5725

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 th  March, 2026

## DEFENCE LAND IN ADILABAD

## 5725. SHRI GODAM NAGESH:

- Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a)  whether any defence land is available in the Adilabad Parliamentary Constituency in the State of Telangana which can be considered for development of a civil airport; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c)    whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the  State  Government  or concerned authorities to utilise such land for development of an airport and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government has examined the feasibility of permitting the use of such defence
- land for establishment of a new airport under civil aviation initiatives; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a) & (b)  Defence land measuring 369.45 acres, located in Khanapur and Adilabad villages of Adilabad District, falls within the Adilabad Lok Sabha Constituency in Telangana. The said land is currently under the management of the Indian Air Force and is earmarked for utilization

- to meet future Air Force requirements.
- (c) to (e)   No proposal has been received on the NOC portal of the Ministry of Defence from either the Ministry of Civil Aviation or the State Government of Telangana seeking transfer of the said defence land for development of a civil airport.

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(SHRI SANJAY SETH)
Lok Sabha Question No. 5717 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Recruitment of Yoga Teacher
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO -5717 FOR 27.03.2026

## RECRUITMENT OF YOGA TEACHER

## 5717. SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that Yoga is extremely important for the physical, mental and emotional development of students, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the Government proposes to regularly include Yoga as a subject in the school curriculum to effectively establish its importance and to recruit Yoga teachers in schools, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the steps taken in this regard so far along with the number of Yoga teachers proposed to be recruited; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  Yes,  several  research  studies  have  proved  that  Yoga  helps  in  the  physical,  mental  & emotional development of students. Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) under Ministry of Ayush is the apex body for research and development in the Yoga and Naturopathy systems. It conducts scientific research, educational programs and awareness activities  to  validate  the  health  benefits  of  Yoga  and  promoting  its  role  in  preventive    and promotive healthcare which helps in  improving concentration, stress management and quality of life of students.
- (b) to (d): Inclusion of Yoga as a subject in school curriculum and recruitment of Yoga teachers in school does not come under the purview of Ministry of Ayush.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5716 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Sakhi One Stop Centres in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Smt. Jyotsna Charandas Mahant

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 5716 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.03.2026

## SAKHI ONE STOP CENTRES IN CHHATTISGARH

## 5716.  SMT. JYOTSNA CHARANDAS MAHANT:

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

- (a)        the number of operational Sakhi One Stop Centres (OSCs) in Chhattisgarh till date;
- (b)        the details of vacancies for critical roles such as Social Counsellors, Case Workers and Legal Aid personnel in these centres, district-wise;
- (c)        the details of the recruitment notifications issued in February 2026 for filling service provider  vacancies  in  the  Raipur  and  Bilaspur  OSCs  including  the  timeline  for completing these appointments;
- (d)        the number of OSCs in the said State currently providing 24-hour emergency shelter and medical assistance to women; and
- (e)        whether any independent audit has been conducted to evaluate the quality of services and  victim  rehabilitation  success  rates  in  OSCs  in  the  said  State,  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): The One Stop Centre (OSC) is a component of the Sambal vertical under the Mission Shakti. It provides integrated 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  psycho-social counselling to needy women. As on date, 926 One Stop Centres have been made operational across the country out of which, 42 One Stop Centres are operational in Chhattisgarh.

As  per  the  Mission  Shakti  guidelines,  the  Central  Government  provides  100%  financial assistance to States/ UTs for appointment/hiring 13 manpower resources including 1 Psychosocial Counsellor, 1 Para Legal Personnel/ Lawyer and 1 Para Medical Personnel at each OSC. The  overall  implementation  of  the  OSC  scheme  lies  with  the  State  Governments  and  UT Administrations.

Further, once in a year, the Programme Approval Board (PAB) monitors with States and UTs, the progress of activities under the scheme and reviews status of achievement of objectives and effective delivery of services to women and children. Apart from this, officials of the Ministry  continuously  review  the  scheme  through  meetings,  video  conferencing  and  by making field visits to States and UTs from time to time.

Two third party evaluations of the schemes of the Ministry, including the Mission Shakti Umbrella Scheme and its components relating to One Stop Centres (OSCs) in the State of Chhattisgarh  have  been  conducted  in  2020  and  again  in  2025  through  NITI  Aayog.  The studies  have  found  the  relevance,  effectiveness  and  sustainability  of  the  scheme  as satisfactory.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5714 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Quality of Medical Education
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 5714 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 TH MARCH, 2026

## QUALITY OF MEDICALEDUCATION

## †5714. SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to link the private medical colleges with local district hospitals to improve and maintain the quality of medical education in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the names of the private medical colleges linked with district hospitals so far?

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

(a) to (c): The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of National Medical Commission has informed that there are a few private medical colleges in the counry, operating under Public Private Partneship (PPP) model which are linked to district hospitals. However, the details of such colleges are not maintained by the MARB.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5713 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Pending Cases related to River Erosion in Etawah
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Jitendra Kumar Dohare

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5713 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 27 TH  MARCH, 2026

## PENDING CASES RELATED TO RIVER EROSION IN ETAWAH

## †5713. SHRI JITENDRA KUMAR DOHARE:

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

- (a) whether the agricultural land and populated areas are being affected due to rapid  erosion  along  the  banks  of  Yamuna  and  Chambal  rivers  in  Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh, because of which several cases regarding land and compensation are pending in the courts;
- (b) if so, the number of pending cases related to land acquisition, compensation and erosion in the subordinate courts of Etawah district;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  fast-track  courts  or  special benches in such affected districts so that the farmers and affected families can get justice at the earliest; and
- (d) if so, the steps taken so far in this regard?

## 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): As per Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, Land comes under the purview of State Government. Land reforms measures and schemes are formulated

and implemented by the concerned State Government as per their needs. The details of the number of pending cases related to land acquisition, compensation and erosion in the  subordinate  courts  is  not  maintained  centrally.  However,  Government  of  India supplements the efforts of State Government through various programmes.

Establishment  of  subordinate  courts  including  Fast  Track  Courts  (FTCs)  for providing  speedy  justice  in  the  country  lies  within  the  domain  of  the  State/UT Governments who set up such courts as per their need and resources, in consultation with their  respective  High  Courts. The  14 th   Finance  Commission had recommended for setting up of 1800 Fast Track Courts (FTCs) during 2015-2020 for speedy trial of specific  cases  of  heinous  nature,  civil  cases  related  to  women,  children,  senior citizens,  disabled  persons  infected  with  terminal  ailments  etc.  and  property  related cases pending for more than 5 years. The Finance Commission had further urged the State Governments to utilize enhanced fiscal space available through tax devolution for this purpose. The Union Government has requested the State/UT Governments to allocate funds for the setting up of FTCs, from the financial year 2015-16 onward. As per  information  available  by  the  High  Courts,  862  FTCs  are  functional  across  the country as  on  31.01.2026.  No  central  assistance  is  being  provided  for  setting  up  of these FTCs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5701 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Biopharma  Shakti Scheme
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Haribhai Patel

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †5701 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27 TH  MARCH 2026

## Biopharma Shakti Scheme

## †5701. Shri Haribhai Patel:

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

- (a) whether the Biopharma strategy SHAKTI (Strategy for Healthcare Advancement through Knowledge, Technology and Innovations) Scheme is being implemented by the Government; (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the financial allocation made under the said scheme, State-wise and yearwise; and
- (d) the manner in which biopharmaceutical manufacturing and research centres are likely to be upgraded to global standards under the said scheme?

## 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 objective to b uild a globally competitive domestic ecosystem for biologics and biosimilars to support affordable healthcare  in  India  and  enable  India  to  emerge  as  a  global  biopharma  manufacturing  and innovation hub.

Under the scheme, it is envisaged to enable faster, globally credible approvals by strengthening the CDSCO through creation of a dedicated Scientific Review Cadre of reviewers and specialist positions for advanced fields. It is also envisaged to expand Ind ia's clinical research footprint by  creating  a  nationally  accredited  network  of  1,000  clinical  trial  sites  under  ICMR.  The initiative  envisages  to  build  the  ecosystem  for  domestic  production  of  biologics  and  biosimilars.  Further  by  supporting  research  and  development,  strengthening  clinical  trial infrastructure  and  promoting  collaboration  between  academia,  research  institutions  and industry, the Scheme seeks to encourage domestic innovation and manufacturing capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector. Such initiatives are expected to contribute towards reducing import dependence over time and enhance India's participation in the global biopharmaceutical market.

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