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Lok Sabha Question No. 927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Documentation of Culture of NER
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF CULTURE**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.927**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 27, 2015**

**DOCUMENTATION OF CULTURE OF NER**

**927 SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:**

Will the Minister of **CULTURE** be pleased to state:

1. whether an official history of the culture of each State of North Eastern Region is available with the Government;
2. if so, the details thereof;
3. whether the Government is planning to write the official history of the cultures of the North Eastern Region; and
4. if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

**ANSWER**

**(Dr. MAHESH SHARMA)**

**MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR CIVIL AVIATION**

a) 	No, Madam.

b) 	Does not arise.

c) 	No, Madam.

d) 	Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Development of Cargo Terminal at Raipur Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: LAKHAN LAL SAHU, BANSHILAL MAHTO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 926

(To be answered on the 27 th  July 2015)

## DEVELOPMENT OF CARGO TERMINAL AT RAIPUR AIRPORT

926. SHRI LAKHAN LAL SAHU DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Chhattisgarh for conversion of old terminal at Raipur Airport into cargo terminal;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  time  by  which  a  final  decision  is  likely  to  be  taken  by  the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a): Yes Madam. A request was received from State Government of Chhattishgarh for utilization of old terminal at Raipur Airport as cargo
- terminal.
- (b) & (c): A decision has been taken by Airports Authority of India (AAI) to establish Common User Domestic Air Cargo Terminal (CUDCT) at Raipur Airport by converting old/redundant passenger building with minor modifications.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 925 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Compilation of Labourers&#39; Data
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: BAHADUR SINGH KOLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 925 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 TH  JULY, 2015

## COMPILATION OF LABOURERS' DATA

## 925.  SHRI BAHADUR SINGH KOLI:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether as per the official data, the number of labourers in the country is fifty lakh only while the actual figure touches six crore;
- (b) the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) the details of the basis of compilation of such official data; and
- (d) the efforts made by the Government to compile the child labour related data?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

(a) to (d): As per results of surveys conducted by NSSO, the number of working children (5-14 years) estimated on usual status basis was 91 lakh during 2004-05, 50  lakh  during  2009-10  and  40  lakh  during  2011-12  showing  a  declining  trend. The methodology adopted by NSSO in its surveys is based on sound statistical methods and is internationally accepted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Foot Overbridge at Elphinstone Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 924 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2015

## FOOT OVERBRIDGE AT ELPHINSTONE STATION

## 924.  DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways are aware that due to walling of the foot over bridge landing, employees of Western Railway and Lower Parel Workshop have to cross the railway track dangerously to board the train from platform No. 1 of Elphinstone Station;
- (b) if so, whether the Railways are considering for construction of a way to connect workshop at the FOB landing; and
- (c)     if so, the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Railways in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ( SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (c) :  The walling near the landing of Foot Over Bridge (FOB) is the part of the boundary wall constructed  long time  back for safety and security of Lower Parel Workshop. Proper access to  the FOB already  exists  from  the  authorised  gate  of    the  workshop  at  a distance of 900 meter  approximately.  However,  some  employees of the   Workshop are crossing the tracks  unauthorisedly to board the train from platform No.1 of  Elphinstone Railway Station through the swing gate provided for shunting and placement of the rakes in

the workshop.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 922 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Hunar Se Rozgar Tak Scheme
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.922

ANSWERED ON 27.07.2015

HUNAR SE ROZGAR TAK SCHEME

922. 	ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) 	the current status of Hunar Se Rozgar Tak scheme along with its objectives and salient features;

(b) 	whether the tribal population in the country are benefitted through this programme;

(c) 	if so, the details thereof;

(d) 	whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Kerala under the scheme Hunar Se Rozgar Tak; and

(e) 	if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government thereon and its outcome?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a):	Under the HSRT programme, courses are offered in hospitality trades namely Food Production, Food and Beverage Service, Housekeeping Utility and Bakery and Patisserie. The persons who are minimum 8th pass and in the age group of 18 to 28 years are eligible to take the courses. The programme is delivered by Ministry of Tourism (MoT) sponsored Institutes of Hotel Management, Food Craft Institutes, State Tourism Development Corporations amongst others.

Presently training courses are also in place to bring up tourist escorts, tourist facilitators, event facilitators, security guards, tour assistants, transfer assistants and office assistants.

The programme is fully funded by the MoT.  A total of 207156 persons have been trained since the inception of the programme in the year 2009-10 till 30/06/2015.

In December, 2014, the scope of HSRT programme was expanded to allow the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)/National Skill Development Agency (NSDA)/government approved private hospitality Institutes as also the industrial units, industry associations and skill imparting bodies with proven credentials for its implementation.

(b) & (c):	The Scheme has no Community specific target/provisions.

(d):	No, Madam.

(e):	Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 921 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Funds to MSME Pharma Industry
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 921**

**TO BE ASNWERED ON: 27.7.2015**

**FUNDS TO MSME PHARMA INDUSTRY**

921.        SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

1. whether the Small and Medium Enterprises in the Pharma sector are suffering from shortage of funds for technology/plant upgradation and if so, the details thereof;

1. whether the Pharmaceutical associations have requested the Government for revising the guidelines pertaining to Small and Medium Enterprises to overcome the infrastructural hurdles and if so, the details thereof; and

1. the remedial measure taken/being taken by the Government to safeguard the MSMEs  in the Pharma Sector?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF

MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

(SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a)&(b):  Madam, this Ministry has not received any representation from the Pharma Sector relating to (a) shortage of funds for technology up-gradation & (b) revision of guidelines to overcome infrastructural hurdles.

(c):	 Various schemes like National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme (NMCP), ISO reimbursement, Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme for Technology Up-gradation (CLCSS), Cluster Development Programme etc.  are being implemented by this Ministry to safeguard  the interest of MSME sector including the  Pharma Enterprises.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 74 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-24
Subject: Testing Norms for Imported Food Consignment
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, T. RADHAKRISHNAN

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**LOK SABHA**

**STARRED QUESTION NO. 74**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24** **TH** **JULY, 2015**

**Testing Norms for Imported Food Consignment**

***74. DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:**

**SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:**

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

(a) whether at present each imported food consignment is subjected to lab checks and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government proposes to do away with the said practice and switch over to the international norm of random and risk-based inspections and if so, the details and the objectives thereof along with the stipulated time fixed for all departments for testing;

(c) whether industry has also requested for doing away with 100% physical testing and if so, the response of the Government thereto;

(d) whether Central Board of Excise and Customs has created a national level customs clearance facilitation committee for any issue that crop up during clearance and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**(SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)**

1. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) draws samples from each imported food consignment referred to it and sends the same for testing.
2. A number of steps have been taken by the Government to enhance the ease of doing business. However, the legal permissibility of introducing risk based sampling of imported food under the FSS Act, 2006, is being examined in consultation with the Department of  Legal Affairs.
3. Representations have been received from the industry associations for adopting risk based sampling.
4. The Central Board of Excise and Customs has set up Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee (CCFC) at every major Customs seaport and airport for ensuring and monitoring expeditious clearance of imported goods and exports.
5. All efforts are being made by Government to reduce the time taken in clearance of imported food consignments and enhancing ease of doing business.
Lok Sabha Question No. 72 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-24
Subject: Corporate Social Responsibility
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. 72

ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 24 TH JULY, 2015/

SHRAVANA 2, 1937(SAKA)

**CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY**

**QUESTION**

***72.** SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR **:**

**Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS                                    कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री                                                     be pleased to state:**

(a) whether the Government has appointed a Committee to suggest measures and methodology for proper assessment and improved monitoring of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies by companies and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the said Committee has submitted its report to the Government, if so, the major recommendations made by them along with the follow up action taken/being taken by the Government thereon;

(c) if not, the time by which the Committee is likely to submit its report to the Government; and

(d) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure better and effective implementation of CSR policies across the country?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS			   (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)**

**कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री						                            (श्री अरुण जेटली (**

1. **to (d):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.**

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**STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN ANSWER TO PART (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 72 FOR 24** **TH** **JULY, 2015 REGARDING CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.**

(a) to (c): The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has constituted a High Level Committee on 3 rd February, 2015 to suggest measures for monitoring the progress of implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies. The Committee is required to submit its report within six months of holding its first meeting.  This first meeting was held on 23.02.2015. The composition and terms of reference of the Committee have been placed in the public domain on the Ministry’s website (www.mca.gov.in) as General Circular no. 01/2015.

(d):  In order to facilitate effective implementation of CSR by companies, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has  (i) amended Schedule VII of the Act to ensure that a wide range of activities are permissible CSR activities ; (ii) issued a clarificatory circular dated 18.06.2014 suggesting, inter-alia, liberal interpretation of Schedule VII; and (iii) issued amendments to the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, to (a) include ‘expenditure on administrative overheads’ for CSR as permissible CSR expenditure and (b) facilitate pooling of resources by companies to undertake CSR activities. All the above are available on the Ministry’s website (www.mca.gov.in).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 70 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-24
Subject: Shortage of Pilots in IAF
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: JYOTI DHURVE

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF DEFENCE**

**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE**

**LOK  SABHA**

**STARRED QUESTION NO.70**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24** **TH** **JULY, 2015**

**SHORTAGE OF PILOTS IN IAF**

*70.	SHRIMATI JYOTI DHURVE:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a)	the number and the types of aircraft which are presently engaged for training of pilots in the Indian Air Force (IAF);

(b)	whether there is a shortage of pilots in IAF;

(c)	if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and

(d)	the steps being taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to meet the shortage?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                              	        (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) to (d):** **A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.**

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**STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 70 FOR ANSWER ON 24.7.2015**

**(a)	Details of trainer aircraft which are presently engaged for training of pilots in Indian Air Force (IAF) are as follows:**

| **Sl. No.**   | **Aircraft Type**      | **Category**                 | **No. of Aircraft**   |
|---------------|------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|
| **1.**        | **Pilatus PC-7 Mk-II** | **Basic Trainer**            | **67**                |
| **2.**        | **Kiran Mk-I**         | **Intermediate Jet Trainer** | **91**                |
| **3.**        | **Kiran Mk-II**        |                              | **39**                |
| **4.**        | **Hawk Mk-132**        | **Advance Jet Trainer**      | **88**                |

**(b)	The available strength of pilots in IAF is sufficient to meet the current operational requirements.**

**(c) & (d):** **Do not arise.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 68 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-24
Subject: e-Pharmacy
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH, NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**LOK SABHA**

**STARRED QUESTION NO. 68**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24** **TH** **JULY, 2015**

E-PHARMACY

***68. KUNWAR BHARATENDRA SINGH:**

**SHRI NANA PATOLE:**

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

(a) the existing policy of the Government to regulate e-pharmacy or online sale of drugs in the country;

(b) whether the Government has recently initiated inquiry against certain online                e-commerce companies for alleged sale of prescription drugs that can be sold only when prescribed by a medical practitioner;

(c) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;

(d) whether the Government proposes to formulate fresh rules and guidelines to regulate e-pharmacy business including those for intermediaries i.e. doctors, pharmacists, service portals involved therein; and

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

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**(SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)**

1. to (e):  A statement is laid on the Table of the House

**STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA**

**STARRED QUESTION NO. 68 FOR 24** **TH** **JULY, 2015**

(a)  In accordance with the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules made thereunder, the sale of drugs in the country is regulated by State Licensing Authorities. Sale of drugs can, as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, be undertaken only in accordance with the conditions of licence which *inter alia* include adequacy of the premises, proper storage facilities for preserving the properties of the drugs, requirement of a competent person to supervise and control the sale of drugs, etc. The rules also prescribe that sale of prescription drugs at the retail level included in schedule and supply of any drug otherwise than by way of wholesale on the prescription of a registered medical practitioner, can be effected only under the personal supervision of a registered pharmacist. Further, proper records are required to be maintained in case of prescription drugs. Online sale of drugs or e-pharmacy is presently not allowed.

(b) and (c): Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Maharashtra has taken regulatory action against some online e-commerce companies found to be selling/ distributing prescription drugs to consumers through internet without valid sale bill and requisite licences.

(d) Currently there is no such proposal.

(e)  Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 64 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-24
Subject: One Rank One Pension Scheme
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR, NINONG ERING

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF DEFENCE**

**DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE**

**LOK  SABHA**

**STARRED QUESTION NO.64**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24** **TH** **JULY, 2015**

**ONE RANK ONE PENSION SCHEME**

*64.	DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

SHRI  NINONG  ERING:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a)	whether ex-servicemen are agitating / protesting over delay in implementation of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme by the Government, if so, the details thereof;

(b)	whether the Government has worked out the financial implications and finalized the modalities for implementation of OROP for ex-servicemen;

(c)	if so, the details thereof and the present status of the OROP scheme; and

(d)	the time by which the OROP Scheme is likely to be implemented?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                              	        (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) to (d):** **A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.**

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**STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 64 FOR ANSWER ON 24.7.2015**

**(a)	Yes, Madam. Government is aware that Ex-Servicemen Associations have been agitating for implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme from 2008 onwards.**

**(b) to (d):** **The policy of “One Rank One Pension” has been adopted by the Government to address the pension disparities, in the budget 2014-15.**

**The modalities for implementation of OROP are under consideration of the Government.  It will be implemented once the modalities are approved by the Government.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 920 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-24
Subject: National Health Entitlement Card
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.920**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 24** **TH** **JULY, 2015**

**National Health Entitlement Card**

**920. SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:**

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

(a) whether the Government proposes to provide a National Health Entitlement Card (NHEC) for every citizens of the country to ensure free essential healthcare facilities;

(b) if so, the details thereof indicating the modalities worked out in this regard;

(c) the time by which the said scheme is likely to be operational;

(d) whether the Government proposes to carry out free medical examination of children belonging to poor families; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**(SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)**

(a):	At present, there is no proposal under consideration of the Government.

(b) & (c):	Does not arise in view of (a) above.

(d):	Under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), support is being provided to States/UTs for free Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services through early detection and early management of common health conditions classified into 4 Ds i.e. Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, Development delay including disability. Treatment including surgeries at tertiary level is free of cost under this initiative.

(e):	The child health screening services are built on the existing school health services and are provided through dedicated Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) mobile health teams placed in every block. The block level dedicated mobile medical health teams comprise of four health personnel viz. two AYUSH doctors (One Male, One Female), Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM)/ Staff Nurses (SN), and a Pharmacist. The teams conducts screening of all the children in the age group 0-6 years enrolled at Anganwadi centres atleast twice a year and screens all children enrolled in Government and Government aided school. The newborns are screened for birth defects in health facilities where deliveries take place and during the home visit by ASHA. An estimated 27 crore children in the age group of zero to eighteen years are expected to be covered in a phased manner.

Under the programme, District Early Intervention Centres are being made operational in all districts of the country for providing management of cases referred from the blocks and for linking these children with tertiary level health services in case surgical management is required.