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Lok Sabha Question No. 2508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Proposed Passport Office in Punjab
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Sher Singh Ghubaya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2508

## ANSWERED ON 13/02/2026

## PROPOSED PASSPORT OFFICE IN PUNJAB

†2508.  SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA

Will the Minister of  EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the present status of the work of the proposed Passport Office at Malout in Muktsar Sahib district of Punjab;

(b) the time by which the said passport office is likely to be fully operational for the general public; and

(c) whether the Government proposes to expedite the process for the convenience of the people of the said area, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c)   Ministry of  External Affairs (MEA) 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 Firozpur in Firozpur Lok Sabha Constituency. Malout in Muktsar Sahib district falls under Firozpur LSC in Punjab. It is also informed that under this POPSK 80 normal passport category and 10 Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) category appointments are released on a daily basis and appointments are available in 10 working days for normal category and on next working day for PCC category appointments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2507 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Allocation of Funds under NRHM
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava

## GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2507 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## ALLOCATION OFFUNDS UNDER NRHM

## † 2507. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has selected certain high focus districts across the country for supportive monitoring and higher allocation of funds to bridge the critical gaps under the National Rural Health Mission;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, including State-wise names of the said districts; and
- (c) the details of the work done in the said districts during each of the last three years and the current year along with the outcomes thereof, district-wise?

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

(a) to (c): Public Health' & 'Hospitals' are State subjects, hence, the primary responsibility of providing basic healthcare services to all the citizens of the country lies with respective State/UT Government.

The National Health Mission (NHM) provides support for improvement in health infrastructure, availability of adequate human resources in health facilities, to improve availability and accessibility to quality health services for all districts in the country. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare system, based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) under NHM. Government of India provides approval for the proposals in the form of Record of Proceedings (RoPs) as per norms & available resources. The details of RoPs issued to States/UTs, are available at following web link:

https://nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=1&sublinkid=1377&lid=744

Under NHM, the performance of various health programmes is regularly assessed in the country including Aspirational Districts and tribal-dominated districts, through review meetings, mid term reviews of key deliverables, field visits of senior officials, promoting performance by setting up benchmarks for service delivery & rewarding achievements etc.

Common Review Missions (CRMs) are conducted annually to assess and monitor the progress and implementation status of various schemes.

Under the National Health Policy, 2017, the Government has set time-bound targets to improve health outcomes and has made significant progress towards achieving these goals. Total Fertility Rate has declined to 2.0 [National Family Health Survey ( NFHS-5)], Maternal and child health indicators have shown steady improvement, with the Maternal Mortality Ratio declining to 88 per lakh live births, Infant Mortality Rate to 25 per thousand and UnderFive Mortality Rate to 29 per thousand [Sample Registration System (SRS 2023)].

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2505 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Promotion of Tourism of Historical Battlefields
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Anil Yeshwant Desai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2505

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## PROMOTION OF TOURISM OF HISTORICAL BATTLEFIELDS

## 2505. SHRI ANIL YESHWANT DESAI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has launched any scheme or initiative to introduce domestic and foreign tourists to major historical battlefields mentioned in our history books;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether places such as Kurukshetra, Haldi Ghati, Plassey, Panipat and other significant historical battlefields are proposed to be included under any such initiative; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to popularise such schemes among local and foreign tourists?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE

## IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a) & (b) Yes, Ministry of Defence has launched the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative on 15 January 2025, in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism, to showcase and promote Shaurya Gathas and Shaurya Gantavya sites, which commemorate the valour and sacrifice exclusively of the Indian Armed Forces.
- (c)    The  Bharat  Ranbhoomi  Darshan  initiative  focuses  exclusively  on  battlefields  where history was created by Indian Armed Forces, post-independence.
- (d)  The initiative is widely publicised through Social Media. Moreover, a Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Quiz was also conducted for school children of New Delhi to promote the initiative amongst young minds.

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(SHRI SANJAY SETH)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2502 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Use of GLP-1 Medications
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2502 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## USE OF GLP-1 MEDICATIONS

## †2502. SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the increasing use and market expansion of weight loss drugs, specifically GLP-1 receptor agonists in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether these drugs are approved for use in the country for obesity management along with the regulatory framework governing their prescription, sale and monitoring in this regard and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any assessment of the health risks, side effects and long-term safety concerns associated with the non-therapeutic or aesthetic use of these drugs and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether any guidelines have been issued by the Government to prevent misuse, excessive prescription or self-medication of these drugs, particularly through online platforms and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has approved the following three drugs for obesity/weight management in the country

- (i) Orlistat
- (ii) Tirzepatide
- (iii) Semaglutide

These drugs are required to be sold in retail on the prescription of endocrinologist or Internal Medicine/ specialists only as per the conditions of approval issued by CDSCO. All drugs should be used/consumed in accordance with recommendations for use.

Regulatory control over the sale and distribution of drugs is exercised through a system of licensing and inspection by State Licensing Authorities (SLAs) appointed by State Government. SLAs are empowered to take action in case of violation of regulatory provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 & Rules 1945.

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) as National Coordination Centre (NCC) for Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) collates and analyses, Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) related to adverse drug reactions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2497 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: National Waterway-5
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Rudra Narayan Pany

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2497

ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## NATIONAL WATERWAY-5

2497. SHRI RUDRA NARAYAN PANY:

## Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a)  whether  there  has  been  any  delay  in  the  commencement  of  work  on  National Waterway 5; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; (c) the time by which the said work is likely to be started; and (d) the measures proposed by the Government to include the residents living along both

- sides of the said Waterway in the said project?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c) Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), an autonomous body under the Ministry  of  Ports,  Shipping  and  Waterways,  has  prepared  a  Detailed  Project  Report (DPR) for development of National Waterway-5 (NW-5). Based on the outcome of the DPR, the project for development of NW-5 from Talcher to  Paradip/Dhamra is under consideration, and the work will be taken up after formal approval of the project.

(d)Development of the NW-5 project will create employment opportunities for the local population, reduce migration, provide alternative livelihood through commerce, transport,  and  allied  activities,  enhance  per  capita  income,  and  promote  inclusive economic growth and sustainable development in the region.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2489 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Ayushman Bharat Cards
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Bhajan Lal Jatav, Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2489 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## AYUSHMAN BHARATCARDS

## †2489. SHRI BHAJAN LAL JATAV: SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of Ayushman Bharat Cards issued by the Government in the country during the last five years till date, State-wise especially in Rajasthan;
- (b) the number of card holders who have availed free treatment in private hospitals across the country;
- (c) the number of private hospitals in Delhi providing free treatment under the said scheme;
- (d) the nature of complaints received regarding Ayushman Bharat Card during the said period, State-wise;
- (e) the maximum amount of free treatment that can be availed annually under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme; and
- (f) whether this limit could be increased under special circumstances, if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): During the last five years (i.e. April 2020 to January 2026), approximately 35.69 crore Ayushman cards have been created under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), including 2.28 crore Ayushman cards in the State of Rajasthan. The State/UT-wise details of Ayushman cards created under the scheme can be accessed at: https://dashboard.nha.gov.in/public/card
- (b): As on 31.01.2026, 5.77 crore hospital admissions amounting to Rs. 1.15 lakh crore have been authorized for private hospitals, under the scheme.

(c): The details of private hospitals empanelled in Delhi can be accessed at: https://hem.nha.gov.in/search

- (d): The nature of complaints includes incorrect details on card, unable to download the card, wrong members added in the family, family members' names missing etc.

(e) & (f): AB-PMJAY provides health coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Opening of New CGHS Wellness Centres
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ms Iqra Choudhary

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2470 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## OPENING OF NEW CGHS WELLNESS CENTRES

## †2470 MS IQRACHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is exploring the possibility of opening CGHS Wellness Centres at various locations across the country;
- (b) if so, the number of new CGHS Wellness Centres currently under consideration for establishment in the country;
- (c) whether Shamli and Meerut districts of Uttar Pradesh have also been identified as potential locations for setting up two new CGHS Wellness Centres;
- (d) if so, the details of progress made in this regard; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor and whether there is any proposal under consideration by the Government to include these districts in future, if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (e) : At present, 342 Allopathy Wellness Centres and 111 AYUSH Units are functioning across 81 cities in the country. Further, Government has approved additional 22 new CGHS Wellness Centres across the country at various locations namely, Bhilai, Durg, Narmadapuram, Bahadurgarh, Rewari, Rohtak, Jamshedpur, Sabarmati, Bharatpur, Alwar, Haldwani, Nainital, Dharamshala, Kangra, Patiala, Udupi, Shivamogga, Warangal, Thirupathi, Navi Mumbai, Hapur and Mangaluru.

The extant norms for opening of a new CGHS Wellness Centre, inter-alia , include minimum 2500 principal CGHS Cardholders or 6000 CGHS beneficiaries subject to availability of resources, suitable accommodations, creation of posts of Medical Officers, Pharmacists, Staff

Nurse, Clerical Staff etc by Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT). The sanction of posts and allocation of funds for these Wellness Centres is under the ambit of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

At present, 08 Wellness Centres are already functioning in the Meerut district. No such proposal regarding setting up of new dispensary in Shamli and Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2468 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Project for Liquid Cargo Handling at Kolkata Port
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Jagannath Sarkar

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2468

## ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## PROJECT FOR LIQUID CARGO HANDLING AT KOLKATA PORT

2468. SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

(a)  the  present  status  of  the  project  for  development  of  a  concrete  jetty  and  allied facilities for liquid cargo handling at Budge Budge under the PPP-DBFOT model at the Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata; (b)  the  key  milestones  achieved  so  far,  including  bid  finalisation,  concession agreement, statutory clearances and commencement of construction; (c)  the  estimated  project  cost  and  the  quantum  of  private  investment  envisaged under the PPP framework; (d) the expected timeline for completion and commissioning of the project; and (e) the anticipated benefits of the project in terms of increased liquid cargo handling capacity,  decongestion  of  existing  facilities  and  support  to  industrial  and  energy

- requirements of eastern India?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b) The tender for the project has been floated on 30.01.2026and bid may be finalized by 27.03.2026.

(c)  and  (d)  The  estimated  project  cost  is  Rs.  92.60  crore,  which  shall  be  entirely funded by the PPP concessionaire. Further, progress and timelines of restructured project remain subject to receipt of responsive bids and successful completion of the bidding process in accordance with extant guidelines and prescribed procedures.

(e) The project is envisaged to create an additional handling capacity of about 1.125 Million Tonnes, with the potential to improve operational efficiency and output. The associated  infrastructure  augmentation  may  facilitate  handling  of  larger  vessels within shorter turnaround time and accommodate higher volumes of traffic, thereby contributing  to  decongestion  of  existing  facilities.  The  project  may  also  support industries  dependent  on  liquid  bulk  cargo  in  the  hinterland  of  Budge  Budge  and, more broadly, across the eastern India region, including areas beyond the State of West Bengal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2462 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Plastic Parks in Maharashtra
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar, Shri Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2462

ANSWERED ON 13/02/2026

## PLASTIC PARKS IN MAHARASHTRA

2462    SHRI SANJAY UTTAMRAO DESHMUKH:

## SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR :

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether any proposal for setting up Plastic Park has been received from the State of Maharashtra under Plastic Park Scheme;
- (b)  if so, the details therefor along with the current status regarding approval, pending/under consideration or rejection of the said proposal;
- (c)  whether any comments/shortcomings have been brought to the notice of the Government in this regard; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to expedite the setting up of the said Park in Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a) to (d): Under the scheme of setting up of the plastic parks the department has approved 10 Plastic  Parks  in  the  various  States.    These  10  Plastic  Parks  are  at  various  stages  of implementation, and the Department is focusing on successful completion and operationalization of these 10 parks.   Presently, establishment of new Plastic Parks is not being considered.  No proposal has been received from the State of Maharashtra under Plastic Park Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2449 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Units in Daman
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2449

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 th FEBRUARY, 2026

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Units in Daman

## †2449. Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of pharmaceutical manufacturing units currently operational in Daman;
- (b) the number of companies having valid authorization for the handling of Hazardous and Bio-medical waste;
- (c)  the  number  of  pharmaceutical  units  currently  connected  to  a  common  Effluent  Plant (CETP) for waste management;
- (d) the number of companies operational under a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system; and (e) the number of companies against which cases have been registered for violations under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

(SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a): As per the information provided by Department of Health & Family Welfare, total 40 Pharmaceutical manufacturing units are currently operational in Daman.
- (b)  to  (e):  As  per  the  information  provided  by  Ministry  of Enviroment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), all the operational units are having valid authorization for the handling of Hazardous and Bio-medical waste. There is no Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) in Daman and all the pharmaceuticals manufacturing units are operational under Zero Liquid Discharge system. Further, no cases have been registered against any company for violations under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Issuance of Cards under AB-PMJAY in Dahod
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2448 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## ISSUANCE OF CARDS UNDER AB-PMJAY IN DAHOD

## †2448. SHRI JASWANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of HEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of families which have been issued cards under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Dahod Lok Sabha Constituency till January 2026;
- (b) the budgetary allocation made by the Union Government for the expansion of superspeciality facilities and to address the shortage of doctors in Dahod Medical College; and
- (c) the current progress of the mission being implemented in Dahod for the elimination of sickle cell anaemia in tribal areas?

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

- (a) & (b): The constituency-wise data is not captured under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), however, the details of number of families that have been issued Ayushman cards under the scheme in the concerned districts of Dahod Lok Sabha constituency as on 31.01.2026 are as under:
- (c): Under the current Health Benefit Package (HBP) 2022 of AB-PMJAY, Sickle cell anemia is covered under General Medicine and Pediatric Medical Management specialty.

| District   | Number of families that have been issued Ayushman card   |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Dahod      | 3.61 lakh                                                |
| Mahisagar  | 4.00 lakh                                                |

In addition, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs for conducting screenings, counselling & awareness camps, procurement of drugs, blood transfusion services for sickle cell anaemia, prevention and management, provision of blood bank facilities, day care centre, medicines, lab services, training of human resource, based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans under National Health Mission.

Under National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, screenings in the targeted age group of 0-40 years are conducted at all health facilities from District Hospitals upto Ayushman Arogya Mandir level in affected 17 tribal States for diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).

As per SCD portal, as on 08.02.2026, around 6.82 crore screenings have been conducted in tribal dominated areas of the country, including 15.13 lakh screenings in Dahod district. A total of 7,090 individual cases have been identified and 1,71,050 as carriers of Sickle Cell Disease and 15,20,522 Sickle Cell cards have been distributed in Dahod district of Gujarat.

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