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Lok Sabha Question No. 2199 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Recruitment in Army Public Schools
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2199

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016

## RECRUITMENT IN ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2199.  SHRI  SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether  there  are  any  preferences  given  to  ex-servicemen  family  members, widows, war-widows in recruitment on various posts in Army Public Schools and schools run by the armed forces;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (c):

A statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2199 FOR ANSWER ON 6.5.2016

(a) to (c):    In order to provide employment in Army Public Schools to widows of Army Personnel, who die in service, relaxation is given to them in age criteria and residual age criteria.  Two years relaxation in educational  qualification  is  also  given  to  enable  them  to  attain required qualification during the two years' period. Appointment  of  staff  in  Navy  Children  Schools  is  made  by respective  Selection  Committees  of  the  Navy  Children  Schools  in accordance  with  CBSE  /  State  Government  Regulations  and  as  per the  guidelines  promulgated  by  Navy  Education  Society.    All  warwidows  and widows  of ex-servicemen are called for interview irrespective of their performance in the written tests, if any.  However, subsequent selection is based on merit. In  the  case  of  Air  Force  School,  preference  is  given  to  warwidows  and  widows  in  recruitment  of  various  posts  provided  they meet the mandatory qualifications. The existing policy however, does not permit any preference to ex-servicemen  family  members,  widows  and  war-widows  in  five Rashtriya Military Schools.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2198 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: SMS Service of AIR
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2198 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.05.2016

## SMS SERVICE OF AIR

## 2198 . ADV. CHINTAMAN NAVASHA WANAGA

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the All India Radio (AIR) is facing financial crunch;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor and corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether Government has taken cognizance that free SMS service from All India Radio has been called off permanently;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether the Government is going to shift regional news bulletin from New Delhi, AIR to respective region, if so, and the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING [COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)]

- (a) & (b) Being a Public Broadcaster, the primary  mandate of All India Radio (AIR)  is to  organize  and    conduct    public  broadcasting  with  the  intent  to    inform, educate and entertain  the people  living  in far flung and remotest  part of the country.  Hence,  at  times,  AIR  may  not  earn  as  much  as  it  spends. Government provides budgetary support to Prasar Bharati (AIR & DD) under Plan & Non-Plan.
- (c) & (d) Prasar Bharati decided to call  off Free SMS Service from AIR since it was uneconomical.
- (e)            A proposal in this regard is under consideration in Prasar Bharati.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2197 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Menace of Agents in Medical College Admission
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2197 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## MENACE OF AGENTS IN MEDICAL COLLEGE ADMISSION

## 2197. SHRI NANA PATOLE:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken note  of  reports  that  the  agents  are  active  in the Government  and  private  medical colleges  assuring  the  students/guardians bout  admission  in medical c olleges by charging money from them;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government in the matter?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) to (c): The  Central  Government  with  the  objective  to  provide  a  more  just,  fair  a transparent  selection  procedure  that  recognizes  merit  as  criteria,  had  introduced  the Eligibility  cum  Entrance  Test  (NEET)  for  admission  to  Under  Graduate  (UG)/Post  Graduat e (PG) Medical Courses. Accordingly, MCI amended Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 1997  and  Post  Graduate  Medical  Education  Regulations,  2000  vide  Notifications  dat 21.12.2010  to  conduct  examination  from  the  academic  year  2012 - 13.  MCI  issued  a  revi sed Notification  dated  27.02.2012  to  conduct  examination  from  the  academic  year  2013 - 14.  The Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its judgment dated 18.07.2013 in NEET related cases quashed the implementation of NEET. The Central Government and MCI filed Review Peti tion (C) No.2048 -2157 of 2013 and Review Petition (C) No.2159 -2268 of 2013 respectively before the Hon'ble Supreme Court. The Review Petitions were heard by the Five -Judge Bench of Hon'ble Supreme Court. The Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 11.04 .2016 has allowed these Review Petitions and ordered that 'We, therefore, allow these Review Petitions and recall the judgment dated 18 th July, 2013 and direct that the matters be heard afresh. The Review Petitions disposed of as allowed.' Further, v ide its order dated 28.04.2016 in Writ Petition No.261/2016 filed by Sankalp Charitable Trust and anr., the Hon'ble Supreme Court has allowed conduct of NEET (UG) in two phases.

In  case  of  Government  Medical  Colleges,  the  respective  State  Governments  ar r esponsible for fixation of fees, However, in the case of private unaided Medical Colleg free structure is decided by the Committee set up by the respective State Government und Chairmanship  of  a  retired  High  Court  Judge  in  pursuance  of  the  dir ections  of  the  Hon'ble Supreme  Court  of  India.  It  is  for  the  Committee  to  decide  whether  the  fee  proposed  b Institute is justified and the fee fixed by the Committee is binding on the Institute.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2196 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Hospitals for Disabled
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DEVENDRA (ALIAS) BHOLE SINGH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2196 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## HOSPITALS FOR DISABL ED

## 2196. SHRI DEVENDRA SINGH BHOLE:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has proposed  to  set  up  special  hospitals  for differently  abled persons;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with the  funds  sanctioned/earmarked  for  the purpose, State/UT - wise; and
- (c) the time by which these projects are likely to be setup?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a) to (c): Health is a State Subject and it is the responsibility of the State Governm provide adequate health care facilities to all concerned.

As far as Central Government Hospital are concerned, they are providing treatment t patients including persons with disability.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2195 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Rural Self Training Programmes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION No. 2195

(To be answered on Friday, 6 th May, 2016/ Vaisakha 16, 1938(Saka)

## RURAL SELF TRAINING PROGRAMMES

## 2195.  SHRI KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

## Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state?

- (a) whether the Government allows private participation in building infrastructure for the Rural Self Employment Training Institutions, if so, the details thereof and the extent of participation during each of the last three years;
- (b) whether the Government also allows foreign participation to attract investments in infrastructure  for  the  Rural  Self  Employment  Training  Institutions,  if  so,  the  details thereof and the extent of participation during same period; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) & (b): No, Madam.
- (c): The Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), which aims at creating self-employment  opportunities  among  the  rural  poor,  being  implemented  by  the Ministry of Rural Development are bank led initiative with the active support of the Government of India and the State Governments. The Government of India provides one time infrastructure support of Rs. 1 crore besides reimbursing the cost of training rural poor candidates. The State Government provides land free of cost or at nominal charges. The Banks are responsible for day to day functioning of the RSETI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2194 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Shortage of Staff at DCGI
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2194 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## SHORTAGE OF STAFF AT DCGI

## 2194. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

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

(a) whether there is shortage of staff at Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for review of report and application for clinical trials of drugs;

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along with the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to fill  the vacancies;

(c)  whether  the  Government  proposes to  enhance  e - Governance  to  file,  track  and receive approval online for clinical trials and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government to harmonise the regulatory mechanism with international guidelines for clinical tri s in India to boost pharma industry?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) &(b): In  order  to  keep  pace  with  the  increasing  responsibility,  the  manpower  of Central  Drugs  Standard  Control  Organization  (CDSCO)  has  been  increased  from  111  (as  i April, 2008) to 474. Further, the Government has approved a scheme for strengthening the ug regulatory system in the country which also includes provision for creation of more po CDSCO.

(c): CDSCO, as part of the e - Governance organisation wide project, has launched an online portal  'SUGAM'  for  filing,  tracking  and  processing  various  s ervices  provided  by  CDSCO. Phase I of the Clinical Trial module has been operationalized.

(d): Clinical trials of new drugs are regulated under the Drug and Cosmetics Rules, 19 amended from time to time. The best international practices have been a ccommodat d in these rules to ensure that there is no compromise in the conduct of clinical trials and the welfare of the patients is ensured.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2192 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Compensation to Families of Martyrs
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: YOGI ADITYANATH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2192

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016

## COMPENSATION TO FAMILIES OF MARTYRS

2192.  SHRI  YOGI ADITYA NATH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  defence  personnels  who  lost  their  lives  while  performing  duties during the last three years;
- (b) the details of the compensation amount provided to the families of such martyrs during the said period;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  revise  /  raise  the  compensation  amount provided to the families of the martyrs; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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- (a) Information  is  being  collected  and  will  be  laid  on  the  Table  of  the House.
- (b) The  details  of  benefits  /  compensation  being  paid  to  the  Widow  / Noks of soldiers [Battle Casualties (Fatal)] is Annexed.
- (c) & (d): Compensation amount provided to the families of the martyrs is revised by the Government from time to time.

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## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  IN  THE  REPLY  GIVEN  IN  PART  (b)  OF  LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2192 FOR ANSWER ON 6.5.2016

## MONETARY COMPENSATIONTO SOLDIERS' FAMILIES

- (I) Ex Gratia Lump Sum Compensation from Central Government:
- (II). Details of other Monetary Benefits entitled to Next of Kin (NoK) of Battle Casualty:
- (i) Liberalised  Family  Pension  as  applicable  to  Battle  Casualty that  is  equal  to  emoluments  last  drawn  by  the  deceased individual.
- (ii) Death-cum-Retirement  Gratuity  that  is  based  on  length  of service rendered and emoluments last drawn by the deceased individual.

| (i)   | Death occurring due to accidents in the course of duties.                                                                                                  | :   | Rs.10.00 lakh   |
|-------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----|-----------------|
| (ii)  | Death in the course of duties attributable to acts of violence by terrorists, etc.                                                                         | :   | Rs.10.00 lakh   |
| (iii) | Death occurring during enemy action in war or border skirmishes or in action against militants, terrorists, etc.                                           | :   | Rs.15.00 lakh   |
| (iv)  | Death occurring during enemy action in International war or war like engagements specifically notified.                                                    | :   | Rs.20.00 lakh   |
| (v)   | Death occurring while on duty in the specified high altitude, inaccessible border posts, etc. on account of natural disasters, extreme weather conditions. | :   | Rs.15.00 lakh   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2191 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Low Cost Medical Facility
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2191 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## LOW COST MEDICAL FAC ILITY

## 2191. SHRI D. S. RATHOD:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to develop low cost medical facility for heart, kidney and knee replacement patients; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a) & (b): While Health is a State subject, the Central Government supplements the efforts of  State  Government  in  providing  Tertiary  Care  medical  facility  for  heart,  kidney  and replacements  through  the  Central  Government  hospitals.    Such  medical  facilities  in  C Government  Hospitals,  is  a vailable  at  affordable  rates  for  poor  patients.    Further,  he institutions  supported  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Swasthya  Suraksha  Yojana  (PMSSY)  als enhance the tertiary care facilities in the country.

The Government has also announced a new Programme, namely, the National Dialysis Program under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode the Union Budget, 2016 - 7. This is a Government of India initiative, which is to be implemen by  respective  State/UT  Governments  und er  NHM,  through  proposals  in  their  Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs).
Lok Sabha Question No. 2188 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Allocation of Defence Land to Private Parties
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: AJAY NISHAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2188

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016

## ALLOCATION OF DEFENCE LAND TO PRIVATE PARTIES

2188.  SHRI  AJAY NISHAD:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to allocate additional / unused defence land to the private parties for commercial purposes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the criteria adopted for the same;
- (c) whether several private parties are misusing the allocated land; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  /  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the Government to check such type of activities?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) & (b): Defence lands are not allotted to private parties for commercial purposes.

(c) & (d): Questions does not arise in view of (a) & (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2187 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: EMR/EHR Standards
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAMCHARAN BOHARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2187 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## EMR/EHR STANDARDS

## 2187. SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has adopted/intend  to  adopt  new  Electronic Medical  Record (EMR)/Electronic Health Records (EHR) standards for CGHS empanelled hospitals;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) to (c): Yes, a clause has been included in the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA ) that the  Empanelled  Hospitals  (exact  Eye  Hospital/  Centre,  Dental  Clinics  and  Diagnos Labs/Imaging Centres) shall agree to implement Electronic Medical Record (EMR) / Electro Health  Records  (EHR)  standards  and  guidelines  approved  by  Ministry  of  Hea lth  &  Family Welfare.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2184 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Chief of Defence Staff
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2184

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016

## CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF

2184.  SHRI  PRALHAD JOSHI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to create the post of Chief of Defence Staff as  a single authoritative source of military advice to the Government; and
- (b) if so, the details and the status thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) & (b): Creation of post of Chief of Defence  Staff  (CDS)  was recommended by Group of Ministers in 2001.  A decision in this regard was to be taken after consultation with political parties. The consultation  process  however  could  not  be  completed  because  all political parties have not yet responded.  Subsequently, Naresh Chandra Task Force (NCTF) on National Security had recommended creation of the post of Permanent Chairman Chief of Staff Committee in 2012.  Both the proposals are simultaneously under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2183 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Establishment of AIIMS like AYUSH Institutes
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2183 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## ESTABLISHMENT OF AII MS LIKE AYUSH INSTIT UTES

## 2183. SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has fixed any criteria for selection of a location for setting India  Institute  of  Medical  Sciences  (AIIM S)  like  institutions  for  AYUSH,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b)  the  details  of  AIIMS  like  institutions  currently  functional/proposed/sanctioned/ construction and pending clearance with the Government along with the fund allocated/proposed to be al located for these projects, project - wise; and
- (c)  the  timeline  fixed  for  completion  of  these  AIIMS  like  institutions  project  and  t taken/being taken by the Government to expedite these projects?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a): No .
- (b) & (c): The  Government  has  approved  for  establishment  of  All  India  Institute  o Ayurveda at Sarita Vihar , New Delhi.  The Institute has been conceived as an apex Institute Ayurveda with 200 bedded referral hospital and to impart education in the field of Ayurv M.D. and Ph.D  level. The total project cost is Rs. 157 crore. The institute is  to be functional during 2016 - 17. During the year 2016 - 17, an amount of Rs.40.00 Crore has been allocated in the B.E.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2182 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Fake Pathological Laboratories
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2182 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## FAKE PATHOLOGICAL LA BORATORIES

## 2182. SHRI BHARAT SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of existence of fake pathological laboratories across the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Union Government in coordination with State Governments h as conducted any survey to find the number of fake pathological labs and if so, the details thereof State/UT - wise; and
- (c)  if  not,  the  mechanism  devised  to keep  a  check  on  such  fake  pathological laboratories particularly in metropolitan cities?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a): The Government is aware of the reports appearing in the media from time to time ab existence of fake pathological laboratories across the country. Since, Health is a Stat , details of such laboratories is not maintained centrally.
- (b) & (c): Health is a State subject. No such specific survey to identify fake pathologi in  the  country  has  been  conducted  by  the  Government  in  coordination  with  the  St Government. However, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had got a survey of clini establishments  in  61  districts  of  4  States  and  7  UTs  (Sikkim,  Mizoram,  Arunachal  Prad Himachal Pradesh and all Union Territories) undertaken through the Quality Council of a and  Indian  Medical  Association.    As  per  the  survey  report,  the  cumulative  percentag Laboratories for all 11 States/UTs which did not have the required equipment varied from 54%  for  different  types  of  equipment.  The  detailed  survey  report  dated 12 th July  2013  is available on website of www.clinicalestablishments.nic.in .