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Lok Sabha Question No. 1011 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Fake Claims under Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1011 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 TH DECEMBER, 2025

## FAKE CLAIMS UNDER AYUSHMAN BHARAT SCHEME

## 1011. SMT. MALAROY:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any data with regard to cases of fake claim under Ayushman Bharat Mission in the country;
- (b) if so, the details of total amount of such fraud cases during the last three years, State-wise and year-wise; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to prevent such kind of frauds in future?

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

(a) to (c): Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is governed on a zero-tolerance approach towards fraud. Advanced AI/ML-based analytics are used to proactively monitor fraud transactions. Various steps are taken for prevention, detection and deterrence of different kind of frauds that could occur in the scheme at different stages of its implementation. National Anti-Fraud Unit has been established at National Health Authority which works in close coordination with State Anti-Fraud Units to investigate and take action on issues related to fraud.

Appropriate action like suspension, show cause notice, warning letter, de-empanelment of hospitals, de-activation of e-cards, levying penalty on errant hospitals and lodging of FIRs, are taken against fraudulent entities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1004 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Citizen Service Centres in Embassies
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Sanatan Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1004 ANSWERED ON- 05/12/2025 CITIZEN SERVICE CENTERS IN EMBASSIES

† 1004. SHRI SANATAN PANDEY Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :(a) whether the Citizen Service Centres in Indian Embassies abroad have been digitized by the Government, if so, the number of countries where the facility of 'E-Help Counter' has been started; and (b) whether the said initiative has reduced the average service time, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a & b) Ministry in its endeavour to offer online services has started 'SEWA- Indian Consular Services System' (E-SEWA) which is aimed at creating an online platform, enabling Indian nationals to apply online for various   consular   services   at Indian Missions/Posts   abroad.   So   far, Indian Missions/Posts in 117 countries have been onboarded on E-SEWA platform.

Further,   MADAD,   which   is   an   online   comprehensive   grievances redressal   portal,   has   led   to   qualitative   improvement   in   delivery   of consular assistance and handling of consular grievances, with success rate of resolution of over 95 percent cases.  The MADAD Portal, a key good governance initiative, effectively serves Indian nationals abroad by   addressing   a   wide   range   of   consular   grievances,   including repatriation,   transportation   of   mortal   remains,   death   compensation, work-related   problems,   imprisonment,   missing   persons,   passport services, and concerns of students.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 995 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †995 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 TH DECEMBER, 2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMP)

## †995. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

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

(a) whether the Government is considering relaxing the time limit applicable for pharmaceutical companies to implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP);

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether several pharmaceutical companies have not been able to implement GMPs yet; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d): Central Government has amended the Drugs Rules 1945 vide G.S.R. 922 (E) dated 28.12.2023 to revise the schedule M to the said rules related to Good Manufacturing Practices and requirements of premises, plant and equipment for pharmaceutical products. Revised Schedule M has become effective for the drug manufacturers with turnover > Rs. 250 crores from 29.06.2024. However, for manufacturers having turnover of less than Rs. 250 Cr, conditional extension has been granted up to 31.12.2025 for those who submitted their upgradation plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 990 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Setting Up of National Medical Register
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Balashowry Vallabhaneni

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 990 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH DECEMBER, 2025

## SETTING UPOF NATIONAL MEDICALREGISTER

## 990. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposed to set up National Medical Register (NMR), if so, the details thereof and if not, the time by which it is likely to be set up;
- (b) whether the proposed NMR is pending since a long time, if so, the reasons behind the same;
- (c) whether it is a fact that in the absence of NMR, hospitals are not able to verify the credentials of doctors, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it is also true that in the absence of NMR, National Medical Commission (NMC) could verify only a few hundreds out of estimated three lakh doctors practicing in the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether it is true that doctors are facing problems in registering themselves on the NMR portal; and
- (f) if so, the manner in which the Government is planning to address the same

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

(a) to (d): The National Medical Register (NMR) has already been launched on 23 August 2024. It has been established to consolidate all statelevel registration records into a unified nationallevel database, providing a centralized platform for verification and oversight of licensed medical practitioners across India. Meanwhile, the credentials of Registered Medical Practitioners (RMPs) continue to be maintained in the State Register by their respective State Medical Council (SMC), based on the state where the practitioner holds registration.

(e) & (f): The technical support for the development and maintenance of the NMR Portal is provided by the National Health Authority (NHA), which also addresses and resolves any technical issues faced by doctors on the portal as and when required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 986 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Stipend to Lawyers
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 986 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 05.12.2025

## STIPEND TO LAWYERS

## †986. Shri Sunil Kumar:

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

(a)  the  kind  of  facilities  being  provided  by  the  Union  Government  to  lawyers  across  the country;

(b) whether the Government is aware that the State Government of Bihar has recently launched a stipend scheme to young Advocates in Bihar;

(c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  eligibility  criteria,  and  the  number  of  advocates benefited from this scheme, so far; and

(d) if not, whether the Government is likely to consider the proposal sympathetically?

## 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 informed by the Bar Council of India, that in pursuance of the directions of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in W.P. (C) No. 10159/2024, a circular no. BCI:D: 5383/2024 dated 15.10.2024 has been issued by them recommending the Senior Advocates/ Law Firms and Advocates that a minimum stipend amount may be paid to the junior advocates as Rs. 20,000/- per month in urban areas and Rs. 15,000/- per month in rural areas.

It is further submitted that under the Advocates Act,1961, the Advocate Welfare Fund Act, 2001  and  respective  State  Welfare  Acts,  Bar  Council  of  India  and  State  Bar  Councils  are empowered  to  provide  financial  assistance  to  advocates  in  various  exigencies.  As  per  the provision of section 6(2) and section 7(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961, the State Bar Council and Bar Council of India (BCI) respectively have power to constitute one or more funds in the prescribed manner for the purpose of giving financial assistance to organize welfare schemes for indigents, disabled or other advocates.

The Bar Council of India has  further  informed  that  the  Government  of  Bihar  has  recently launched a stipend scheme for the advocates in Bihar for their welfare. The eligibility criteria for the scheme are as follows: -

- i. Advocates who are enrolled on/or after 01.01.2024 with the Bihar State Bar Council are entitled to the welfare scheme for the next three years.
- ii. The advocate must be a member of any Bar Association in the courts of Bihar and the Bar Association must also certify that the advocate is in 'active legal practice'.
- iii. Such eligible advocates will be paid Rs. 5000/- per month for the next three (03) years
- iv. The amount shall be disbursed by Bihar Advocates Welfare Trust Committee.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 984 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Passport Seva Kendras in Gujarat
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 984

## ANSWERED ON- 05/12/2025

PASSPORT SEVA KENDRAS IN GUJARAT

## 984.  SHRI RAJESH NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

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

(a) whether Government intends to establish more Passport Seva Kendras in Gujarat, especially in Junagadh district, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(b) whether Government further intends to establish passport service centres in institutes other than post offices for increasing delivery services, 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) Opening of  Passport Offices (POs)/ Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs)/ Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) is an on-going activity and depends upon various factors including distance from existing POs/ PSKs/ POPSKs and the volume of passport applications from a

particular   region.   Ministry   of   External   Affairs   in   association   with Department of Posts (DoP) had decided in January 2017 to open Seva Kendras at the Head Post Offices (HPO)/Post Offices (PO) in the country called Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSK) in each Lok   Sabha   Constituency   (LSC)   where   there   is   no   PSK   or POPSK.  Under this initiative,   a   POPSK   is   functional   at   Junagadh district in Junagadh LSC. Currently, there are 2 Regional Passport Offices (RPOs), 5 PSKs and 23 POPSKs operational in Gujarat State. (b)    There is no such policy under consideration of the Government to establish passport service centres in institutes other than post offices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 983 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Setting up of AIIMS in Kerala
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan, Shri Shafi Parambil, Adv. Adoor Prakash, Adv Dean Kuriakose, Shri K C Venugopal, Shri V K Sreekandan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 983 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05/12/2025

## SETTING UPOF AIIMS IN KERALA

983. SHRI SHAFI PARAMBIL. ADVDEAN KURIAKOSE. SHRI M K RAGHAVAN. SHRI K C VENUGOPAL. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH. SHRI V K SREEKANDAN.

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

- (a) whether the Union Government has any proposals for setting up of AIIMS in light of demand from the State Government of Kerala in the current financial year or whether it has already been included under the next phase of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY);
- (b) if so, the details and the current status thereof alongwith the reasons for delay in granting approval of the same;
- (c) whether the Government has finalised the location of the proposed AIIMS in the said State, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any feasibility studies, site assessments or surveys have been initiated for potential AIIMS sites in the said State;
- (e) if so, whether the Government is considering allocation of AIIMS in Alappuzha, Kozhikode and Palakkad districts, if so, the details thereof;
- (f) the details of proposals received from the said State for AIIMS setup locations since the year 2020; and
- (g) whether the Ministry of Finance has considered the request of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for 'in-principle' approval for establishing AIIMS in the said State, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (g) Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are set up in different parts of the country in a phased manner. In 2025, Government of Kerala has informed about identification of land in Kinaloor, Kozhikode district for establishment of AIIMS. However, there is no proposal for establishment of AIIMS in Kerala in the current phase of PMSSY. Pre-investment works including topographical survey/hydrological studies etc. are undertaken after the approval of project under the scheme.

Further, for strengthening and upgrading of tertiary healthcare facilities in Kerala, under another component of PMSSY, the upgradation of following Government Medical Colleges have been approved by way of construction of Super Speciality Blocks (SSBs) on CentreState cost sharing basis: (i) Trivandrum Medical College, Trivandrum (ii) TD Medical College, Alappuzha (iii) Kozhikode Medical College, Kozhikode. In addition, upgradation of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum has also been approved by way of construction of Super Speciality Block (SSB) on cost sharing basis between Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 980 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Transforming India as Global Maritime Hub
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

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

## RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 980

ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025

## TRANSFORMING INDIA AS GLOBAL MARITIME HUB

## 980. SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY:

- (a) whether it is true that Chennai is all set to become a cruise hub and the gateway to Malaysia, Thailand, Andaman, Puri, Kolkata, Puducherry and Sri Lanka in the next few years as more ships will connect various destinations, if so, the details thereof alongwith the action plan thereon; and
- (b) whether it is also true that the States like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have become  key  hubs  for  export-import  trade,  fishing  harbours,  seafood  processing, shipbuilding and repair, recycling industries, and maritime tourism and international cruise passenger transport and these States will continue to be a key partners and model States in the country's grand mission to transform the nation into global maritime hub, if so, the details thereof alongwith the investments made in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) In 2025-26 (Upto 30 th  November,2025), Chennai Port has handled 16 cruise ship calls which include 13 domestic & 3 International Cruise Calls. Cruises have operated on the following circuits also:
-  Chennai-Visakhapatnam-Puducherry-Chennai,
-  Chennai-Hambantota-Trincomalee-Kankesanturai-Chennai,
-  Chennai-Phuket-Langkawi-Kuala Lumpur-Singapore-Kuala Lumpur - PhuketLangkawi - Chennai.

Cruise Bharat Mission is coordinating with stakeholders to make Chennai as a cruise hub.

- (b) Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying under the  flagship  scheme  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana(PMMSY)  provides financial assistance to State Government, Union Territories and Implementing agencies for  construction of fishing harbour, fish landing centres, modernization/ upgradation of existing  fishing  harbours  and maintenance dredging of the existing fishing harbor.117

fishing harbours and fish landing centres have been approved across coastal states/ UTs under  various  Central  schemes,  viz.,  Blue  Revolution,  PMMSY  and  Fisheries  and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), including 09 fishing harbour and 07  landing  centre  projects  in  Andhra  Pradesh  and  11  fishing  harbour and  26  landing centre projects in Tamil Nadu.

Cruise  Terminal  are  operational  at  Visakhapatnam  Port,  Andhra  Pradesh  with passenger footfall  recorded  as  10,707  and  at  Chennai  Port,  Tamil  Nadu  with  footfall recorded as 41,047 in FY 2025-26 (Upto November 2025).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 975 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Political Situation in Bangladesh
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Mohammad Jawed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 975 ANSWER ON- 05/12/2025 POLITICAL SITUATION IN BANGLADESH

975. DR. MOHAMMAD JAWED Will the Minister of  EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :(a) the details of  prevailing political and security situation in Bangladesh; foreign powers in the region;

threat to India arising from the present situation in Bangladesh; and any adverse developments along both its eastern and western borders?

(b) the Government's assessment of  the situation evolving in Bangladesh, particularly in view of  the growing interest and involvement of  certain (c) whether the Government perceives any potential security or strategic (d) if  so, the steps being taken by the Government to safeguard India's national interests and to effectively address security challenges posed by

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to d) The   political   and   security   situation   in   Bangladesh   remains dynamic and evolving. India and Bangladesh share multifaceted, and deeprooted bilateral ties, underpinned by decades of close engagement, which provides   the   foundation   for   continuing   bilateral   interactions.   The Government of India closely monitors all developments in Bangladesh that may have a bearing on India's interests and on broader regional peace and security, and continues to take all necessary measures to safeguard India's national interests.

The Government also maintains a constant vigil along the border and continues to undertake appropriate measures towards ensuring India's safety and security.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 973 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Reopening of Indian Embassy in Kabul
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Adv Gowaal Kagada Padavi, Dr. Prashant Yadaorao Padole

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-973 ANSWERED ON- 05/12/2025

REOPENING OF INDIAN EMBASSY IN KABUL

## 973.    ADV GOWAAL KAGADA PADAVI

## DR. PRASHANT YADAORAO PADOLE

Will the Minister of  EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:(a) whether India reopened its embassy in Kabul on 21 October 2025, restoring a full diplomatic mission after four years; (b) the manner in which this stand fits into India's broader Afghan policy, including   development   and   humanitarian   cooperation   and   efforts   to ensure that Afghan territory is not used by non-State actors against India; (c)   the   number   of   India-funded   development   projects   planned   or operational in Afghanistan following this diplomatic upgrade and whether Indian Ministry or agency is responsible for each of them; (d) the manner in which the Ministry proposes to measure outcomes of this engagement; (e) whether a public dashboard State-wise/region-wise will be available;

and

(f) the timeline by which the MEA expects a full diplomatic, consular and project- implementation presence in Afghanistan and the first review report will be published?

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

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to f)  India's approach to Afghanistan, its contiguous neighbour with deep historical and cultural ties, has always been guided by our longstanding friendship and special relationship with the Afghan people.

India follows a pragmatic engagement with Afghan authorities, which has enabled   us   to   protect   our   interests   and   to   facilitate   humanitarian assistance and address the developmental needs of the Afghan people. In line with this approach, the Government has restored the status of the Technical Mission of India in Kabul to that of the Embassy of India in Afghanistan with effect from 21 October 2025.

India's development partnership with Afghanistan comprises more than 500 projects across various provinces in key sectors such as power, water supply,   connectivity,   healthcare,   education,   agriculture   and   capacity building.   Our   Embassy   in   Kabul   continues   to   monitor   the   status   of developmental projects in Afghanistan.

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