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Lok Sabha Question No. 2256 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Online Assessment of Export of Gems
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: S.SELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2256

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 6 th  May, 2016,

16 th   VAISAKHA, 1938 (SAKA)

## ONLINE ASSESSMENT OF EXPORT OF GEMS

## 2256. SHRI S. SELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed online assessments of export of gems and jewellery and if so, the details thereof;.
- (b) the reasons and the motive behind the proposals; and
- (c) the time by when the proposal is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- a)  &  (b)  Yes.  This  is  being  done  to  bring  all  assessments  of  imports  and  exports under the online  procedure  keeping  with  the  general  mandate  to  minimize  human interface  for  speedier  clearance  and  greater  transparency.  The  implementation  of online assessment also reduces the dwell time and transaction cost of the exporters.
2. (c) It has already been implemented in Mumbai and Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2254 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Naval Training Centres
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2254

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016

## NAVAL TRAINING CENTRES

2254.  SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to increase the State of the art facilities at the Indian Naval Academy and various Naval Training Centres in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  funds  earmarked  for  the  same  for  the 12 th Five Year Plan; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to create more strategic centres in the Indian ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea to guard the huge coastal line?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (c): Approval of Government for augmentation of infrastructure at Indian  Naval  Academy  under  Phase-II  to  cater  for  increase  in  training capacity from 750 to 1200 trainees was accorded on 19 th December 2011 at a total cost of Rs. 340.72 Crores.  To mitigate the infrastructure shortage at various other training establishments, the Training Infrastructure Perspective  Plan  (TIPP)  2013-27  has  been  drawn  up  by  Indian  Navy. Further, action has been taken for the development of various Operational Turn  Round  (OTR)  Ports,  Forward  Operating  Bases  (FOBs)  and  Naval Detachments  (NAV-DETS)  as  required  along  the  Indian  coastline  for ensuring maritime security of the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2253 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: National Policy on AYUSH
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUE STION NO. 2253 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## NATIONAL POLICY ON A YUSH

## 2253. SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has proposed for drafting a new National Policy on AYUSH - 2016;
- (b) if so, the details and the salient features t hereof;
- (c) whether the Government has also proposed to include funding for new innovative produc of AYUSH medicines in the said policy, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has also fixed a timeframe for its implementation, i f so the details thereof?

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

- (a) to(d):   Yes.   The Government has proposed to draft a new National Po on AYUSH - 2016. Information has been sought from various agencies and the request  for  suggestions/information  has  been  placed  on  the  ministry's  website: www.indianmedicine.nic.in .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2252 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Engine Failure of Sukhoi Aircraft
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: C.S. PUTTARAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2252

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016

## ENGINE FAILURE OF SUKHOI AIRCRAFT

2252. SHRI  C.S. PUTTA RAJU:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether  Sukhoi 30  MK-I  fleet  of  the  Indian  Air  Force  has  been  encountering  mid-air engine failure for the last two years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of such incidents occurred so far;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  sought  the  response  of  the  Russian  counterpart  in  the matter, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the corrective steps taken by the Government in order to ensure operational ability of the Sukhoi fleet?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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- (a) Yes, Madam.  The fleet has encountered mid-air engine problems due to which single engine landings were effected.
- (b) There have been 34 occasions between 1 st April, 2014 to 31 st March, 2016 when the Sukhoi 30 MK-I aircraft were forced to land on single engine due to midair engine problems.
- (c) & (d): The  operational reliability  improvement  programme  is  pursued regularly  with  Russian  Original  Equipment  Manufacturer  (OEM).    The  Russian OEM has introduced a number of measures to resolve the technical issues that have  led  to  engine  problems.    The  OEM  has  offered  certain  modifications  or technological  improvements  for  implementation  in the production of  new aeroengines and during overhaul of engines. The modifications in the process of overhaul and  manufacturing,  proposed  by  Russian  designers,  have been implemented at HAL and OEM.  The OEM has also advised certain precautions / predictive  maintenance  during  exploitation  of  aeroengines  which  have  been implemented by the Indian Air Force (IAF).  Further, IAF has also finalised long term repair agreement with Russian OEMs to improve availability of aircraft for operational use.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2251 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Appointment in AIIMS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY, JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL, RAMESH BIDHURI

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2251 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## APPOINTMENT IN AIIMS

## 2251. SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY: SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL: SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that large number of patients including those from outside Delhi are facing difficulties in getting appointments from d ctors for treatment and surgeries particularly in AIIMS;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with action taken thereon; and
- (c) whether Government has noted that patients taking online appointments are unable to meet the doctor at the given time particularly in AIIMS, if so, the details thereof and corrective steps taken thereon?

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

- (a) to (c): AIIMS has introduced the E - Hospital online Registration System (ORS) including Patients Portal, Call Centre and IVRS to take appointments for OPD patients. The average waiting time has thus decreased substantially. To reduce the waiting list for surgical pr a Surgical Block with 26 Operation Theaters has been sanctioned.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2249 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: R&D Centre for Cancer
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY, SHER SINGH GHUBAYA, PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL, BALABHADRA MAJHI, R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2249 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## R&D CENTRE FOR CANCE R

## 2249. SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA:

DR. P.VENUGOPAL:

SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.:

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

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating to set up a number of cancer treatment centres cum R&D centres in various places of the country and also to launch awareness programme about prevention from cancer, if so, the details thereof, State/UT - wise;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  received the  proposals  from  Maharashtra  for starting  second radiotherapy unit in their existing cance r centres; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with present status, funds allocated/released and the time by which the same are likely to be finalised?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a): The Government of India is implementing 'Tertiary Care for Cancer' Scheme. Under the said scheme, Government of India is assisting to establish/set up State Cancer Institut and Tertiary Care Cancer Centres (TCCC) in different parts of the country. SCI and TCCC shall mentor all Cancer related activities in their respective areas, including research and Setting up of National Cancer Institute at Jhajjar (Haryana) and establishing a second ca Chittranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata are also approved.
- (b)& (c): A  proposal  was  received  in  March  2015  from  Government  of  Maharashtra  for second radiotherapy unit at Government Medical College and Research Centre, Aurangabad However, the same could not be considered since the Institute w as not identified as State Cancer Institutes (SCI) or Tertiary Care Cancer Centres (TCCC) under the existing scheme for the State of Maharashtra.

Under the scheme, one State Cancer Institute and two Tertiary Care Cancer Centres allocated  for  the  State of  Maharashtra.  Recently,  the  State  Government  has  identified  Stat Cancer Institute to be set up at Government Medical College, Aurangabad. The identificati Tertiary Care Cancer Centre locations is to be done by the State Government.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2242 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Project Clean Strategy Food
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, VIJAY KUMAR S.R.

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2242 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## PROJECT CLEAN STRATE GY FOOD

## 2242. DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN: DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH: SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

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

(a)  whether  the  Food  Safety  and Standards  Authority  of  India  (FSSAI)  has launched  Project Clean Strategy Food;

(b) if so, the objectives and details thereof along with the number of street food v ndors likely to be trained under the project;

(c) whether the Government proposes to initiate such projects also in other States/ U Ts, if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be launched; and

(d) the other steps taken by the Government to ensure food safety and promote wholesome food in the country?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a)& (b): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in partnership wi other institutions, has launched the 'Clean Street Food -Delhi Project'   on 13 th March, 2016. The objectives of this project are to i) ma ke a global brand out of the Indian street foods; ii) ra health and safety standards of street foods; iii) reduce incidences of street food born iv) help street vendors improve the quality of offerings, attract more clients and earn enable street food vendors move up in life; and vi) transform the lives of millions of peo bottom of pyramid. The Project involves training and capacity building of street food v and ensures proper regulatory oversight over them under the F ood Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and safeguard them from harassment.  As against the initial target to train 20,00 vendors across Delhi under this project, as  on 25 th April, 2016,  23,106 street vendors have been imparted training.

(c): Initia tion  or  otherwise  of  such  Project  in  other  States/UTs  would  depend  upon  t outcome of the project in Delhi.

( d): Besides the enforcement machinery which is responsible to implement the Food Safe and Standards Act, 2006 and  Rules and Regulations thereun der, the stakeholders have been and are  being  made  aware  about  various  aspects  of  food  safety  through  media  campaign documentary  films,  education  booklets,  stalls  at  Fairs/Melas/Events  and  Mass  Awaren Campaigns.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2238 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Bilateral Issues on Health Cooperation
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE, DHARMENDRA YADAV, Shrirang Appa Barne, NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2238 TH

TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 MAY, 2016

## BILATERAL ISSUES ON HEALTH COOPERATION

## 2238. SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

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

- (a)  whether  Mauritius  and  Government of  India  have  discussed bilateral  issues  on health cooperation recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the issues involved therein; and
- (c) whether a Joint Working Group has been constituted by Mauritius for health cooperation and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)& (b): Yes, a bilateral meeting was held with Minister of Health and Quality of L Mauritius on 18 th March, 2016 at New Delhi to discuss issues on health cooperation.
- (c): A Memo randum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Mauritius on 12 th March,  2013  for  cooperation  in  the  field  of  Health  and  Medicine  with  the  purpose strengthen collaboration in the health sector.   In pursuance of Article 7 of the MoU, Group from the Indian side was constituted in August, 2014 to further elaborate the det cooperation and to oversee the implementation of the said MoU.  However, no Working Grou from the Mauritius side has so far been constituted.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2237 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Procurement of Medicines
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE, BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2237 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## PROCUREMENT OF MEDIC INES

## 2237. SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE: SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

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

(a)  the  procedure  being  adopted  for procuring  medicines  and  medical equipment  for  Central Government hospitals in the country;

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  taken note  of  irregularities and  sub - standardpurchase  of medicines, injections and c nulas in various Central Government hospitals at exorbitant rates violating the established procedure and guidelines;

(c) if so, the details thereof, hospital - wise including Kalawati Saran Children Hospital;

(d) whether the Government has conducted any enquiry in this regard, if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereof along with the action taken in this regard; and

(e) the corrective steps taken/being taken by the Government to cur b suchmalpractices?

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

(a) to (e): As far as three Central Government Hospitals in Delhi Viz. Safdarjung Hospit Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals are concerned, open tender enquiry is conducted for procurement of machinery and equipmen per  the  provisions  of  General  Financial  Rules  (GFR)  and  Government  of  India  guidelin Medicines in these Hospitals are generally supplied by General Medical Store Depot (GMSD). However, in case of urgent requirement, which is not in stock, medicines are also procure the authorized local chemists. No case of irregularities has come to the notice in these except that one complaint regarding quality of cannula (size 24G) was received and after whole lot of supply was returned to the firm. No further supply order for this size of ca given to the firm.

The drugs are received from Supplier with form 39. If the same is not accompanied with form 39, samples are sent to Government approved labs for analysis and supply is used only Standard  Quality  report  from  the  Lab  is  received.  If  drugs  are  found  not  to  be  of  S Quality in the lab tes t, the suppliers are asked to replace the stock. The matter is also repo Drug Controller General of India for further necessary action.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2236 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Service Tax on Lotteries
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY, RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE *****

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2236

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016 VAISAKHA 16 , 1938 (SAKA)

## SERVICE TAX ON LOTTERIES

## 2236.   SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

## SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has imposed service tax on lotteries, if so, the details thereof and realization therefrom, Zone and Commissionerate-wise;
- (b) whether the Government has received any representation in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  No,  Sir.  Service  tax  is  leviable  only  on  certain  services  provided  in  relation  to lotteries and not on lotteries per se.

- (b): Does not arise in view of reply to (a) above.
- (c): Does not arise in view of reply to (a) above.
- (d): Does not arise in view of reply to (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2232 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Rohtang Tunnel
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: A.P. JITHENDER REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2232

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016

## ROHTANG  TUNNEL

## 2232.  SHRI  A.P. JITHENDER REDDY:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  progress  made  in  construction  of  the  Rohtang  Tunnel  till date along with the reasons for the delay in its completion;
- (b) the details of the funds allocated / released / utilised towards the project till date, including the expected timeline for completion of the project;
- (c) whether  the  contractors  are  facing  any  difficulties  with  respect  to  interim  relief including determination  and  certification  of  compensation  claims  and  if  so,  the  details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  expedite  the  completion  of  this project?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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## (a) Out of a planned length of 8.80 km of the tunnel on Manali-Leh road the progress is as under:

| Item                      | Length (in Km)   | Length (in Km)   | Total (in Km)   |
|---------------------------|------------------|------------------|-----------------|
|                           | South Portal     | North Portal     |                 |
| Heading                   | 2.90             | 3.10             | 6.0             |
| Proper Benching           | 1.79             | 1.34             | 3.13            |
| Egress element Excavation | 1.66             | 0.66             | 2.32            |
| Laying of kicker          | 1.63             | 0.56             | 2.19            |
| Final Arch lining         | 1.28             | -                | 1.28            |

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The reasons for the delay in completion are as under:

- (i) Encountering of Seri Nallah Fault Zone at the South Portal.
- (ii) Variation between tendered rock class and encountered rock class.
- (iii) Limited working season.
- (b)  The expenditure incurred so far for the construction of the tunnel is  Rs.  1335  crores  against  an  allotment  of  Rs.  1458  crores.    The revised time line for the completion of the project is August 2019.
- (c)  No, Madam.
- (d)  The  Government  has  taken  the  following  steps  to  expedite  the completion of this project:
- (i) A  Steering  Committee  has  been  constituted  to  review  the progress of construction of Rohtang tunnel.
- (ii) Various agencies like Department of Science and technology (DST), National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM) Bangalore,  Central  Institute  of  Mining  and  Fuel  Research (CIMFR)  Nagpur  and  Wadia  Institute  of  Himalayan  Geology Dehradun are consulted for remedial measures to be taken to  tackle the encountered poor geological conditions in the tunnels.
- (iii) BRO has advised the Contractor to deploy more resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2231 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Euthanasia
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2231 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH MAY, 2016

## EUTHANASIA

## 2231. SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received numerous representations with regard to Euthanasia during the last three years and the current year, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether an Expert Committee, constituted for examining the Euthanasia, has given its report, if so, the major recommendations made therein; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has accepted/proposes  to  accept  the recommendations  of  the Committee andenact a legislation to allow passive Euthanasia in the country, if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has, during last three years ,received some representations including a mass representation regarding Euthanasia .
- (b)& (c): Law  Commission in its  241 st Report titled  'Passive  Euthanasia -A  Relook' proposed thata  legislation be  enacted on  'Passive  Euthanasia' .  The  Commission  had also prepared a draft Bill, The medical treatment of terminally ill patients (protection of patient medical practitioners) Bill' . The Bill ,as proposed in the 241 st Report of theLaw Commission, was examined by a C ommittee of Experts in the Ministry o f Health and Family Welfare in its meetings held on 14.07.2014, 21.07.2014, 22.05.15, 04.06.2015 and 23.06.2015. The Committ recommended enactment of legislation on 'Passive Euthanasia' . The Government has decided to solicit public opinion about the desi rability of enacting a law on the subject.