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Lok Sabha Question No. 2130 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Violation of IMC Regulations
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRE D  QUESTION NO. 2130 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH JULY, 2016

## VIOLATION OF IMC REG ULATIONS

## 2130. SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

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

- (a) whether there have been any violation of the Good Samaritan Law by doctors under chapter 7 of the IMC Regulations, 2002;
- (b) if so, the details thereof reported indicating number of such incidents during the last three years and the current year; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a) to (c) : No such information is maintained centrally. However, action is taken by Medical Council of India against the erring negligent doctors as per the provisions cont the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulatio ns, 2002 ) .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Pension to Defence Personnel
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2127

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2016

## PENSION TO DEFENCE PERSONNEL

2127.  DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  disburse  'Reservist  Pension'  to  retired personnel of defence services who were recruited under the 'color plus reserve' scheme, as per the recommendations of the Raksha Mantri's Committee of Experts, 2015; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the number  of  beneficiaries  and  the proposed date by which the funds will be disbursed?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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- (a) The recommendation of Raksha Mantri's Committee of Experts, 2015 for grant of Reservist Pension to reservist released from service compulsorily  prior  to  completion  of  pensionable  colour  plus  reserve service is under examination.
- (b) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2125 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Brain Membrane
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRE D  QUESTION NO. 2125 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH JULY, 2016

## BRAIN MEMBRANE

## 2125. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

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

- (a) whether the cases of damage of brain membra e among the children have come to light in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government tocheck said diseases?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE )

(a)  to (c) : This question pertains to diseases of meninges , mostly meningitis.  No data on such specific conditions is maintained at the national level. However, Government of I implementing  Integrated  Disease  Surveillance  Programme  (IDSP)  in  all  States/UTs  with objective to detect and respond to disea se outbreaks due to epidemic prone diseases including meningitis. Weekly data on morbidity for epidemic prone diseases is collected and analy detect early rising phase of disease outbreaks, which is reported and responded to by Districts/Stat es Rapid Response Teams (RRT).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2124 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Khesari Dal
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH, A.T. (NANA) PATIL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRE D  QUESTION NO. 2124 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH JULY, 2016

## KHESARI DAL

## 2124. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL:

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

- (a) whether the FSSAI has recommended lifting of ban on certain varieties of Khesari Dal in the country specially in Jharkhand and Maharashtra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)the precautionary steps taken by the Government to prevent high chances of pulse producers indulging in adulteration of Khesari Dal with its other harmful varieties?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WEL FARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE )

- (a) & (b): Based on the recommendations of the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), t he FSSAI had recommended  lifting  ban on sale and storage of three varieties of Khesari dal (Lathyrus sativus) developed by ICAR, namely Ratan (Bio L 212), Prateek (LS 157 - 14), and Mahateora. The   draft Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition  and  restriction  on  sale)  Amendment  Regulations  notification  was  also  prep However,  sam e  was  not  finalised  and  an Inter - Ministerial  Scientific  Committee  has  been constituted  to c nsider  all  aspects  and  undertake  a  scientific  study,  if  required,  and recommend further course of action on Khesari Dal .

- (c): In view of the reply to parts (a) and (b) above, the question does not arise at this stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2121 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Medical Ethics
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRE D  QUESTION NO. 2121 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH JULY, 2016

## MEDICAL ETHICS

## 2121. DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

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

- (a) whether the Code of Medical Ethics Regulation bars doctors and doctors association from taking gifts and sponsorship from pharma companies, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that the M edical Council of India recently amended and notified the new ethical guidelines by which the doctors association can accept freebies from pharma companies, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this amendment allows various doctor's association to accept freebies from pharma companies and encourage corruption, if so, the reaction of the Government thereon;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to review the matter, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the corrective measures taken by the Government to check doctors pharma companies nexus to loot poor patients?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE )

- (a) to (d) : Yes. Clause 6.8 of the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette Ethics) Regulations, 2002 regulate the conduct of medical doctors in relation to accept gifts,  travel  facilities,  hospitality,  cash  or  monetary  grants,  medical  resea rch,  affiliation  & endorsement. This includes endorsement of any drug or product of the industry publically Regulations, 2002 is applicable on all doctors.
- (e) : MCI or the appropriate State Medical Councils have been empowered to take disciplin ry action against a doctor for violation of the provisions of the aforesaid Regulations. As complaints are received against the violation of code of ethics for doctors, such compl referred  by  MCI  to  the  concerned  State  Medical  Councils  wh ere  the  doctors/medical practitioners are registered. The MCI is an Appellate Authority.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2120 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Setting up of AYUSH Research Institutes
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: M. CHANDRAKASI

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2120 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH JULY, 2016

## SETTING UP OF AYUSH RESEARCH INSTITUTES

## 2120. SHRI M. CHANDRAKASI:

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

- (a) the details of the Research Institutions in the AYUSH system of medicine supported by the Union/State Governments;
- (b) whether the Union Government has any proposal to open new research institutions in AYUSH systems, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the amount allocated for above purposes during 2016 - 7?

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

- (a) : Under Ministry of AYUSH, there are  five autonomous Research Councils, namely, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Central Council for Research Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicines (CCRUM), Central  Council  for  Research  in  Siddha  (CCRS)  and  Central  Council  for  Research Homoeopathy (CCRH) with the mandate to under - take research in their respective system.  A total of 82 institutes/units are functioning under these Councils.

In addition, some premier research institutions under Council for Scientific and In Research (CSIR) like Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Luckno ; Indian Institute for Integrative Medicines (IIIM), Jammu; Institute of Himalayan Bio -resource Technology (IHBT), Palampur; National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow; Nort East  Institute  of  Science  and  Technology  (NEIST),  Jorhat  and  Directora te  of  Medicinal  and Aromatic  Plants  Research  (DMAPR),  Anand,  Gujarat,  under  Indian  Council  for  Agricultura Research  (ICAR),  are  also  engaged  in  research  on  herbal  /  medicinal  plants  used  in medicines.

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- (b) : The details are as be low:

(i) The Government has approved establishment of Central Research Institutes fo Yoga  and  Naturopathy(CRIYN)    at      Nagmangala,  Karnataka  and    Jhajjar,  Haryana. Funds to the tune of Rs. 667.04 Lakhs and Rs. 590.17 Lakhs have been released for nd phase c onstruction.

(ii) Land has been obtained from the State Government of Odisha for construction o a CRIYN.

(iii) A  new  institute  namely,  'Central  Research  Institute  for  Ayurveda Mineral  and Marine Medicinal Resources' at Goa has been approved 'in -principle' by Governing Body of CCRAS.

(c) : The  amount  allocated  under  Budget  Estimates  2016 - 17  to  CCRYN  for  2 nd phase construction of CRIYN is Rs. 15 Crores.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Sagar Parikarma Project
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: V. PANNEER SELVAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2118

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2016

## SAGAR PARIKARMA PROJECT

2118.  SHRI  V. PANNEERSELVAM:

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

- (a) whether the Government has launched the Sagar Parikarma Project recently;
- (b) if so, the details and the objectives thereof;
- (c) the purpose of launching the said project; and
- (d) the funds sanctioned for the said project?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (c): Project 'Sagar Parikarma' was  launched  in  2007. The objective  of  the  project  was  solo-circumnavigation  of  the  Globe  in  a sailboat.    This  was  successfully  accomplished  in  2009-10  by  Cdr  Dilip Donde.    After  the  success  of  'Sagar  Parikarma  I',  in  2012-13,  'Sagar Parikarma II' was undertaken with a solo 'non-stop' circumnavigation by Cdr Abhilash Tomy.  The other purposes of Sagar Parikarma I & II were:

- (i) To inspire the youth of India to develop an understanding of the
- sea and a sense of adventure and spirit.
- (ii) To  instill  in  the  young  officers  of  the  Navy  a  sense  of  national pride and achievement through a successful solocircumnavigation voyage.
- (d) An  amount  of  Rs.6  Crore  was  sanctioned  for  the  project  'Sagar Parikarma I' including Rs.4.3 crores for construction of the boat, Mhadei. An amount of Rs.72 lakhs was sanctioned for 'Sagar Parikarma II'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2115 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Cellulose Based Capsules
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRE D  QUESTION NO. 2115 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH JULY, 2016

## CELLULOSE BASED CAPS ULES

## 2115. SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the capsules in India are manufactured by using gelatin, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to introduce plant cellulose based capsules shell to replace those made of gelatin, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has issued guidelines/norms and study in this regard, if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE )

- (a): Most of the capsules in India are manufactured using gelatin.
- (b) & (c ): Central  Drugs  Standard  Control  Organisation  (CDSCO)  has  approved  use  of Empty Hydroxyl Prophyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) capsules for drug formulations.  In respon to comments sought by Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, most of the responde have opposed replacement of gelatin capsules with cellulose based capsules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Proposals for Homoeopathy System
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: RAMESH BIDHURI

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2114 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH JULY, 2016

## PROPOSALS FOR HOMOEO PATHY SYSTEM

## 2114. SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Union  Government  has received  any  proposal  under  the  Indian medical homoeopathy system from the Government of Delhi during the l ast three years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of proposals that have been disposed of so far;
- (d) the number of proposals under the consideration of Union Government at present; and
- (e) the time by which these pending proposals are likely to be cleared?

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

## (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a)  &(b):  Ministry  of  AYUSH  has  received  only  one  proposal  in  Homoeopathy  from  the Government of Delhi in the Month of April 2015 for starting new Post Graduation course Homoeopathy in Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Defence Colony, New Delhi, in three specialty subjects namely (i) Materia Medica ii) Repertory iii) Psychia intake capacity of 3 seats each under section 12A of Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1 for the Academic session 2016 - 17.

Under  National  AYUSH  Mission  (NAM),  Go vernment  of  Delhi  has  submitted  State Annual  Action  Plan  (SAAP)  seeking  financial  assistance  for  AYUSH  systems  including homoeopathy system for Rs. 682.916 lakhs and Rs. 471.00 lakhs during 2014 - 15 and 2015 - 16 respectively. Accordingly, Government of India has approved and released Rs. 132.707 lakhs and  Rs.  593.60  (including  balance  grant  of  2014 - 15)  lakhs  during  2014 - 15  and  2015 - 16 respectively.

No State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) has been received from Government of NCT, Delhi during 2016 - 17.

- (c  )  to ( e):  The  Proposal  for  starting  new  Post  Graduation  course  in  Homoeopathy  in  thr specialty subjects namely (i) Materia Medica ii) Repertory iii) Psychiatry with intake ca 3  seats  each  has  been  processed  and  Letter  of  Intent  (LoI)  has  been  issued  t o  Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Defence Colony, New Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2112 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Road Construction by BRO
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2112

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2016

## ROAD CONSTRUCTION BY BRO

2112.  SHRI  JUGAL KISHORE:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  road  construction  works  being  carried  out  by  the  Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Jammu and Kashmir, project-wise;
- (b) whether BRO has completed the construction within the State; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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- (a) Based on the requirement of Army, 231 roads of length 7122.47 Km in the State of Jammu & Kashmir are included in the Long Term Roll on Works Plan (LTRoWP) for construction / upgradation.
- (b) & (c): The work on these roads is generally progressing as per plan (LTRoWP) out of which 157 roads are planned for completion upto year 2020 and remaining 74 roads beyond year 2020.

Apart from above 231 roads under construction / upgradation, 133 completed roads are entrusted to BRO in the state of Jammu & Kashmir exclusively for maintenance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2110 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Legislation on Clinical Trials
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PASHUPATI NATH SINGH

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2110 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH JULY, 2016

## LEGISLATION ON CLINI CAL TRIALS

## 2110. SHRI PASHUPATI NATH SINGH:

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

- (a) whether any legislation is being brought by the Government with regard to the clinical tests containing provision of punishment for the companies who involve in any malpractices, if s o, the details thereof; and
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGG A N SINGH KULASTE)

- (a)  & (b):    Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 have been amended from time to time to ensure that the conduct of clinical trials does not compromise patient safety and welfare and at time, the approval process is not cumbersome and time consuming.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2109 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Shortage of Essential Items in Armed Forces
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2109

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2016

## SHORTAGE OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN ARMED FORCES

2109.  SHRI  KIRTI AZAD:

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

- (a) whether  Armed  Forces  are  facing  acute  shortage  of  essential  items  namely boots, balaclava, caps, carpets, canvas shoes and mosquito nets etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has fixed any time limit for purchasing the said items;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the other 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 (e): The  requirement  and  timelines  of essential articles are worked out annually by the  Armed Forces as part of Annual Provision Review  to  meet  the  shortages  against  the  authorized  quantities.    The procurement  of  these  essential  items  is  a  continuous  process  and  is undertaken in accordance with Defence Procurement Manual, 2009.

The procurement of boots, balaclavas, canvas shoes and mosquito  nets  are  done  through  Ordnance  Factories  /  open  tenders. The durries are procured through Association of Corporation and Apex Societies of Handloom (ACASH) / Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).  To meet the emergent requirements, Armed Forces units have also been authorized to undertake local purchases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2108 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Virology Institution
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2108 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH JULY, 2016

## VIROLOGY INSTITUTION

## 2108. SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA:

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

- (a) whether during outbreak of new or unidentified virus, the samples are required to be sent to National Institute of Virology, Pune, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to set up Virology Institutes in all the States, including Gujarat;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which these institutes will be set up; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGA N SINGH KULASTE)

- (a) : National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune is the apex laboratory in the count diagnosis of viral infections. All samples of suspected unknown or new viruses, are referred to NIV for identification and diagnosis.

NIV's pre -emptive preparedness to handle viral infections/outbreaks in the country helped  handle  threat  or  actual  viral  epidemic  due  to  highly  pathogenic  viruses  like Kyasanur Forest Disease, Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever, MERS - CoV, Zika, Yellow fever, etc.  NIV, Pune trained a total of 13 BSL - 3  laboratories across the country and also provided reagents  and  kits  for  diagnosis  of  Ebola  in  2014.  Further,  13  laboratories  were trained  in February, 2016 to diagnose Zika virus and 6 laboratories were trained in April, 2016 for Yellow fever virus.

(b) to (d) : There is no proposal at present to set up Virology Institutes in the States, i Gujarat.

Under the scheme 'Establishment of a network of laboratories for managing epidemics and natural calamities' of Department of Health Research, three - tier network of laboratories are beings  set  up  in  the  country.  In  the  State  of  Gujarat,  one  State  level  Vi ral  Research  and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) and seven Medical College level laboratories are proposed to established.

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