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Lok Sabha Question No. 5665 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Gram Nyayalaya in Patiyali Tehsil of Kasganj
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Devesh Shakya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5665

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 27 TH  MARCH, 2026 GRAM NYAYALAYA IN PATIYALI TEHSIL OF KASGANJ

## 5665. SHRI DEVESH SHAKYA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  proposal  to  convert  the  Gram  Nyayalaya located in Patiyali Tehsil of Kasganj district in Uttar Pradesh into a Civil Court is pending, if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether it is also true that the Hon'ble High Court of Allahabad has directed that land be made available for the said court, but the matter has been delayed due to the pendency of land allocation at the level of the Kasganj district administration; and
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  of  the  information  received  by  the  Union  Government  from  the  State Government  and  the  district  administration  in  this  regard  and  the  present  status  of  the  land allotment?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (c): As per the Gram Nyayalaya Act, 2008, the State Government, after consultation with the  High  Court,  may,  by  notification,  establish  one  or  more  Gram  Nyayalayas  for  every Panchayat at intermediate level or a group of contiguous Panchayats at intermediate level in a district  or  where  there  is  no  Panchayat  at  intermediate  level  in  any  State,  for  a  group  of contiguous Gram Panchayats. The Act, therefore, does not make setting up of Gram Nyayalayas mandatory. Further, establishment or conversion of District Courts, Civil Courts or Subordinate Courts in the State falls within the jurisdiction of respective High Courts, who take decision in the matter in consultation with the State Governments concerned.

As per information provided by the High Court of Allahabad, the matter for acquisition of 4.615 hectare of land parcel in Patiyali Tehsil for conversion of Gram Nyayalaya into Civil Court rests with the High Court of Allahabad.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5660 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Standardisation of AYUSH Education
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 5660 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27/03/2026

## ' Standardisation of AYUSH Education '

## +5660. Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

(a)  the  status  of  the  Global  Repository  of  Traditional  Medicine  being  developed  in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO); and

(b)  the  measures taken  by the Government for the standardization of AYUSH education to meet international standards and facilitate the global mobility of Indian  AYUSH professionals?

## ANSWER

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

(a) The World Health Organization (WHO) has established the world's most comprehensive digital knowledge repository for traditional, complementary and integrative medicine, namely the Traditional Medicine Global Library (TMGL). The initiative is primarily led by WHO as a global effort to consolidate and disseminate evidence-based information in this domain.

The TMGL was formally launched during the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held in December 2025 in New Delhi, India. The platform is envisaged to serve as a  key  resource  for  promoting  global  knowledge  exchange,  fostering  standardization,  and enhancing the credibility and acceptance of traditional medicine systems worldwide.

Ministry of Ayush has been extending its support and engaging with WHO in the context of this initiative. Further development and operationalization of the repository are being carried out by WHO in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

(b) Ministry  of  Ayush  is implementing  the  central  sector  scheme  for  Promotion  of International Cooperation for Ayush (IC Scheme). Under this scheme the Ministry provides support to Indian Ayush drug Manufacturers/ Ayush Service providers to give boost to the export of Ayush products and services; facilitates the International promotion, development and recognition of Ayush systems of medicine; foster interaction of stakeholders and market development  of  Ayush  at  international  level;  promote  academics  and  research  through  the training workshop/symposiums for promoting and strengthening awareness and interest about Ayush

establishment of Ayush Academic  Chairs in foreign countries and holding Systems of Medicine at international level.

Ministry of Ayush has signed 27 Country-to-Country MoUs, 16 Ayush Chair MoUs and 54 Institute-to-Institute  level  MoUs for  promotion/collaboration in Ayush systems of medicine globally and offers scholarships on 104 slots to foreign nationals for studying Ayush courses in  recognized Ayush institutions in India under International Ayush Fellowship/Scholarship Programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5650 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Trust Fund
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Shri Bastipati Nagaraju

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5650 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 TH MARCH, 2026

## HEALTH EMERGENCYPREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TRUST FUND

## 5650. SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU: SHRI BASTIPATI NAGARAJU:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the funds allocated and utilised under the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (HEPR) Trust Fund in India, year-wise since its inception;
- (b) the details regarding the list of activities undertaken and infrastructure created or funded through the HEPR Trust Fund;
- (c) whether projects have been approved under the said Trust Fund and if so, the details thereof including year-wise approvals since inception, State-wise and district-wise for Andhra Pradesh; and
- (d) the current physical progress of such projects along with the timelines likely to be taken for the completion of ongoing projects?

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

(a) to (d): Government has approved a total of one million dollars budget for Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under the World Bank supported Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (HEPR) trust fund project starting from year 2025-26. The following activities have been envisaged for enhancing innovation in ICMR through HEPR trust fund:

- (i) supporting ecosystem development to promote translation of promising research done by ICMR institutions to products and services accessible to vulnerable populations building on the MedTech Mitra initiative;
- (ii) supporting bio-repositories of ICMR bio- materials coming out of research;
- (iii) capacity building of ICMR scientists and staff in critical areas of market access for promising innovations arising out of its research.

There is no provision of physical infrastructure development in the HEPR Trust Fund Project. However, under the Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDL) Scheme of Department of Health Research (DHR), a total of 167 VRDLs have been approved in different States and Union Territories which undertake the task of research, surveillance and diagnosis of viral pathogens, thereby playing a significant role in health emergency preparedness and response. Among these, 9 VRDLs have been approved in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5648 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Shortage of AYUSH Doctors and Pharmacists
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Ummeda Ram Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5648 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.03.2026

## Shortage of AYUSH Doctors and Pharmacists

5648. Shri Ummeda Ram Beniwal:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is an acute shortage of trained AYUSH doctors and pharmacists across the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of vacant positions in Government hospitals and health centres;
- (c) whether the Government has delayed recruitment under the National AYUSH Mission; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## ANSWER (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (d) Public Health being a State subject, the primary responsibility to assess the number of  vacant  positions  in  Ayush  facilities  including  Government  hospitals  &  health  centres  to analyze status of availability of trained man-power including Ayush doctors and pharmacists across the country and conduct timely recruitment under the National Ayush Mission (NAM), lies  with  the  respective  State/UT  Government.  However,  under  NAM,  the  components  for setting  up  of  up  to  10/30/50  bedded  Integrated  Ayush  Hospitals,  upgradation  of  exclusive standalone  Ayush  Hospitals,  operationalization  of  Ayushman  Arogya  Mandir  (Ayush)  and Ayush  Public  Health  Programmes  inter-alia  are  having  provision  for  deployment  of  manpower  for  various  posts.  Accordingly,  State/UT  Governments  may  avail  the  financial assistance by submitting suitable proposals through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per the provisions of the NAM guideline.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: India-Iran Relations
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ms. Mahua Moitra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5645 ANSWERED ON- 27/03/2026 INDIA-IRAN RELATIONS

5645.  MS. MAHUA MOITRA

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

(a)   the   rank   and   designation   of   Government   official   who   signed   the condolence book at the Iranian Embassy, Delhi after the death of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in 2024;

(b)   the   rank   and   designation   of   Government   official   who   signed   the condolence   book   at   the   Iranian   Embassy,   Delhi   after   the   death   of Ayatollah Khamenei; and

(c) the reasons for the difference in the level of representation?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

## (a) Does not arise as Iran's President in 2024 was not Hassan Rouhani.

(b)   Foreign   Secretary   had   signed   the   condolence   book   at   the   Iranian

## Embassy, Delhi, on 5 March 2026 after the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

(c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5641 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Deaths Related to Obesity
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5641 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 TH MARCH, 2026

## DEATHS RELATED TO OBESITY

## 5641. DR. KAKOLI GHOSH DASTIDAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government maintains data on deaths directly attributable to obesity or overweight and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of such deaths reported annually during the last five years, State/UT-wise and gender-wise;
- (c) whether the Government tracks mortality from non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancers, linked to obesity and if so, the details thereof along with the States/UTs with the highest burden; and
- (d) the measures taken or being taken by the Government to address the rising obesity- related mortality in the country?

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

(a) to (c) Obesity is a major modified biological risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). As per the ' Operational Guidelines National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (2023-2030) ' , published in 2023 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) are estimated to account for 63% of all deaths in country.

(d) The Department of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to States and Union Territories across the country under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) as part of the National Health Mission (NHM). The programme focuses on strengthening infrastructure, human resource development, screening, early diagnosis, referral, treatment, and health promotion for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Under National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), 770 District NCD Clinics, 479 District Day Care Centres, and 6,410 NCD clinics at Community Health Centres and 233 Cardiac Care Units have been set up.

A population-based initiative for the prevention, control and screening of common non- communicable diseases (NCDs) has been rolled out across the country. Under the initiative, persons over 30 years of age are targeted for their screening for the common NCDs.

Preventive aspect of NCDs is strengthened under comprehensive Primary Health Care through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAM) by promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India runs campaigns to promote healthy eating habits. Fit India and Khelo India movements are implemented by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and various Yoga related activities are carried out by Ministry of AYUSH.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5635 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Admission in SMVDIME
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Subbarayan K, Com. Selvaraj V

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 5635 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 TH MARCH, 2026

## ADMISSION IN SMVDIME

## 5635. SHRI SUBBARAYAN K: COM. SELVARAJ V:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that some students of the minority community had sought admission after clearing NEET and/a political party had protested against the admission of these students in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME);

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

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

(a) to (c): The National Medical Commission (NMC) is an apex statutory body constituted by an Act of Parliament to regulate and oversee medical education across the country.

The NMC through its Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB), processes applications from medical colleges for starting new postgraduate (PG) courses and increasing seats in existing PG courses, in accordance with the NMC Act, 2019 and related regulations.

For Academic Year 2025-26, online applications were invited via public notices dated 05.12.2024 and 19.12.2024. In response, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, J&K applied for permission to establish a new medical college with 50 MBBS seats. After due evaluation, MARB, NMC granted a Letter of Permission (LoP) on 08.09.2025 for establishing the college with an annual intake of 50 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26.

Subsequently, upon receipt of several complaints against the college, the MARB conducted a surprise inspection. Based on the deficiencies observed by the inspection team and after due deliberations, the Board decided to withdraw the Letter of Permission, vide letter dated 06.01.2026.

Keeping in view the future of the students admitted by the college for the Academic Year 2025-26, the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has issued notification dated 24.01.2026 accommodating the students in Government Medical Colleges within the UT of J&K.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5633 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Balya Mama Suresh Gopinath Mhatre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5633

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.03.2026

## BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO SCHEME

## 5633.   SHRI BALYA MAMA SURESH GOPINATH MHATRE:

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

- (a) the  number  of  girls  benefitted  under  the  Beti  Bachao  Beti  Padhao  scheme  in Maharashtra till date, district-wise;
- (b) whether any hindrances are being faced in the implementation of the said scheme; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Beti Bachao Beti Padhao helps to address Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and attendant issue of  empowerment of girls  and  women.  The  scheme tries  to  create  mindset  and  behavioural changes  towards  the  girl child by  informing,  influencing,  motivating,  engaging,  and empowering  various  stakeholders.  In  the  15th  Finance  Commission  Period,  BBBP  as  a component under the SAMBAL vertical of Mission Shakti, has been expanded to cover all the districts of the country including all districts in Maharashtra through multi-sectoral interventions encouraging greater spend on activities that have on ground impact. BBBP has transformed  from  a  policy  initiative  into  a  national  movement  by  mobilizing  various stakeholders, including government agencies, media, civil society, and the public at large.

BBBP primarily focuses on creating behavioural and social change in the way the girl child is perceived across the country. The nature of BBBP is such that beneficiaries' numbers are not measurable.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is Centrally Sponsored Scheme and the Central Government provides 100% financial assistance to States and UTs. The overall implementation of 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 Mission Shakti Umbrella scheme and its components relating to Beti Bachao Beti Padhao 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. 5632 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-27
Subject: Medical Negligence in West Bengal
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Saumitra Khan

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 5632 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 th MARCH, 2026

## MEDICALNEGLIGENCE IN WEST BENGAL

## 5632. SHRI SAUMITRA KHAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has data regarding the total number of cases reported in connection with medical negligence resulting in loss of life and other physical disabilities/disorders in the State of West Bengal during the last ten years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, district-wise and year-wise;
- (c) whether there is a centralised mechanism for the collection and maintenance of data on medical negligence cases filed in the said State and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details of the existing rules, regulations and guidelines governing the procedure for processing of such cases in the said State; and
- (e) whether the Government has formulated any stringent guidelines to address incidents of medical negligence in the State and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (e): National Medical Commission Act, 2019 empowers State Medical Council (SMC)/Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) to take disciplinary action in respect of any professional or ethical misconduct by a registered medical practitioner in accordance with the regulations/guidelines framed under the Act. Accordingly, the NMC forwards the complaint to concerned State Health Departments and SMCs for appropriate action.

The Act provides for an opportunity of hearing to the RMP before taking any action against him. Provision for an appeal against the decision of SMC/EMRB has also been made.

Further, the rules framed under clause (d)(i) of sub-section (2) of Section 33 of the Bengal Medical Act, 1914, deal with the conduct of enquiries in complaint cases of the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC). Additionally, the WBMC has informed that from 2016 to date, a total of 849 complaints of medical negligence have been received/reported.

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