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Lok Sabha Question No. 49 (STARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Child and Woman Care
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 49 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH FEBRUARY, 2016 SALE OF LIPOSOMAL AM PHOTERICIN B

## *49. SHRI MEHBOOB ALI KAISER:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  instituted  any  expert  Committee  on  Liposom Amphotericin B in order to determine its safety and efficacy;
- (b) if so, the details and findings thereof along with the action of the Gove thereon;
- (c) whether the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has prohibited the sa manufacture of the aforementioned drug in view of findings of the said Commi and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along with which the ban on the manufacture and sale of said drug is likely to be enforc

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

- (a) to ( d):  A statement is laid on the Table of the House

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 49* FOR 26 TH FEBRUARY, 2016

(a) The Department of Health and Family Welfare had constituted an Exper Committee  to  examine  the  quality,  safety  and  efficacy  of  the  drug  Lipos Amphotericin B.

(b) In  its  findings,  the  Committee  recommended  to  regulate  Liposoma AmphotericinB Injection marketed in India under Section 26A of the Drugs a Cosmetics Act, 1940. The manufacturers of Lipid/ Liposomal Amphotericin Injection were thereafter provided an oppurtunity to prove the quality, sa efficacy  of  their  products  on  the basis  of  various  criteria  determined  by  the Committee.

(c)  &  (d) Show  cause  notices  had  been  issued  to  10  manufacturers  to  rep within 3 weeks as to why the manufacturing licenses issued to them for products Liposomal Amphotericin B Injectio n should not be suspended. Out of 10 manufacturers, 07 have responded and prima facie, it has been found their responses are not satisfactory to conclude that the products are efficacious.  Accordingly,  the  State  Licensing  Authorities  are  prop osed  to  be requested to suspend the manufacturing licenses of the ten manufacturers product in public interest.
Lok Sabha Question No. 41 (STARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Modernisation of Armed Forces
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU, NISHIKANT  DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.41

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  FEBRUARY, 2016

## MODERNISATION OF ARMED FORCES

- *41. SHRI  P.K. BIJU:

SHRI  NISHIKANT  DUBEY:

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- (a) whether  the  Government  has  drawn  a  roadmap  to  modernise  and  upgrade  the capabilities of armed forces, keeping in view the developments in the neighbourhood;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the budgetary allocations made for the purpose;
- (c) whether the Government has commissioned any independent study in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof?

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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. 41 FOR ANSWER ON 26.2.2016

(a) to (d): Modernization of the Armed Forces is a continuous process based  on  threat  perception,  operational  challenges  and  technological changes to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet the entire  spectrum  of  security  challenges.    Government  attaches  the highest  priority  to  ensuring  that  the  Armed  Forces  are  sufficiently equipped to meet any operational requirement.  This is achieved through induction of new equipment and technological upgradation of capabilities.    The  equipment  requirements  of  the  Armed  Forces  are planned and progressed through a detailed process which includes 15 year Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP), a five year Servicewise Capability Acquisition Plan, a two year roll-on Annual  Acquisition Plan  and  deliberations  by  the  Defence  Acquisition  Council  chaired  by the Raksha Mantri. During  2014-15  and  2015-16,  the  DAC  accorded  approval  to  66 capital  procurement  cases  at  an  estimated  cost  of  Rs.1.98  lakh  crore, including approval for nomination of Goa Shipyard Ltd for supply of 12 Mine Counter Measure Vessels at an estimated cost of Rs.32,640 crore. During 2014-15, 47 capital procurement contracts were signed with value  of  Rs.64,859.52  crore.    During  2015-16,  44  such  contracts  have been signed with a value of Rs.39,955.36 crore and further contracts with value of more than Rs.4,000 crore are also being signed. The  allocation  for  capital  acquisition  for  the  Armed  Forces  in Budget Estimate (BE) 2015-16 is Rs.77,406.69 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 690 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Cess for Skill India
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTIONNQ.690

## FEBRUARY2016 PHALGUNAZ1937 (SAKAL 26th

## CESS FQR SKILL\_INDIA

## 690. SHRI A ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (6) if so, whether the total  additional tax burden would come to 5 per cent for different schemes including the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan;
2. (a) whether the Government is considering to levy a cess of 2 per cent for Skill India;
3. (c) whether the Government is considering a limit to such cess for different schemes to save the common man from tax burden; and , levy
4. (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

LaL: Sirat this time of the year, announcements if any related to matters of taxation are made by the Finance Minister a8 part of the Annual Budget speech:

(bE: 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. 689 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Grant of Licence for AYUSH
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 689 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH FEBRUARY, 2016

## GRANT OF LICENCE FOR AYUSH

## 689. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA: SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to formulate uniform rules with regard to grant of li for manufacturing Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathic drugs and to ensure their safe quality and standards across the country; and
- (b) if so, the deta ils thereof?

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

(a) & (b): Regulatory  provisions for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathic (ASU& H) drugs are already in place under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, which is a Centra applicable throughout the country. Rules 85 - A  to 85 -I and Rules 151 to 159 of the Drugs and Cosmetics  Rules,  1945  respectively  provide  the  regulatory  provisions  f or  grant  of  license  to manufacture Homoeopathic and Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani drugs respectively and promote their safety, quality and standards by enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices. The standards of Homoeopathic  medicines  to  be  complied  with  are  prescribed  in  Schedule  II  of  the  Drugs Cosmetics Act, 1940 and of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani drugs in Rule 168 of the Drugs a Cosmetics Rules, 1945.  Rule 158 -B specifically prescribes the requirements of proof of safety and effectiveness of various categories of ASU drugs. Drugs & Cosmetics Rules pertainin ASU&H drugs are amended in consultation with the respective Drugs Technical Advisory Boar following a stipulated procedure.  Minis try of AYUSH in the Central Government also provides financial support and guidance for quality control activities about Ayurvedic, Siddha, Un Homoeopathic drugs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 687 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Help to Women in Distress
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: YERRAM VENKATA SUBBAREDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 687 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.02.2016

## HELP TO WOMEN IN DISTRESS

## 687. SHRI Y.V.SUBBA REDDY:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is in discussions with mobile operators to provide an emergency button on phones to help women in distress;
- (b) if so, details thereof;
- (c) the manner, in which the existing mobile users can upgrade themselves to get emergency button on their phones; and
- (d) the time by which such facility is likely to be available to the women?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

(a) to (d)  Department of Telecommunications has conducted meetings with all the stakeholders i.e. all mobile  handset  manufacturers,  all  telecom  service  providers,  Indian  Cellular  Association,  representatives from Ministry of Women & Child Development and Department of Electronics & Information Technology to  find  out  the  solution  for  implementing  Panic  button  in  mobile  phone  handsets.  The  Indian  Cellular Association  is  coordinating  with  all  the  mobile  handset  manufacturer  across  the  globe  to  find  a  feasible solution.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 686 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Unutilised Committed Loans
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM, (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

(a) whether India currently has an external debt of Rs. 3.66 lakh crore till 31 March, 2015 of which Rs. 2.37 lakh crore is unutilised committed loans, if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;

(b) whether an earlier study by the Government had found that between 1991 and 2009 the Government had paid close to Rs. 1400 crore as commitment charge for loans not utilized. it so, the details thereof along with the sector which lags behind in achieving the pace of the expenditure committed by the Government while negotiating the loans; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  India's  total  external  debt  stock  comprises  government  and  non-government  loans. India's total external debt was Rs. 29,74,636 crore at end-March 2015. India has an external debt outstanding of Rs. 3.66 lakh crore on Government account as on March 31, 2015. The outstanding  external  debt  on  government  account  consists  of  the  utilised  portion  of  the external loans only. Out of the total undrawn balances on committed external loans of Rs. 2.37 lakh crore as on March 31, 2015, the undrawn balance of committed external loans (on Government  Account)  was Rs. 2.10  lakh  crore.  The  undrawn  balances  on  Government guaranteed external loans were Rs. 26,913 crore as on March 31, 2015.

(b)  The  commitment charges paid on undrawn external loan on Government account from the year 1991-92 to 2008-09 were Rs. 1455.7 crore. The major undrawn external loans were in the sectors like urban development, atomic energy, roads, power and railways.

(c)  Commitment charges on the undisbursed amount of total approved loan is levied by the lenders, which begin accruing 60 days after the loan agreement is signed. The disbursement rate of a project is related to the structuring of the project. Commitment charges are required to  be  paid  even  on  the  part  of  the  loan  which  they  have  committed  to  draw  only  in subsequent  years.  Several  steps  have  been  taken  by  the  Government  to  speed  up  the disbursement  of  the  projects  including  a  readiness  checklist  which  has  been  devised  for ensuring  adequate  preparedness  of  projects  before  implementation.    Strict  monitoring  of disbursements/ projects through meeting with stakeholders including those for slow moving projects is being undertaken periodically to minimize the outgo as commitment charges for loans.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 685 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Sustainable Development Goal
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 685 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH FEBRUARY, 2016

## SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPM ENT GOAL

## 685. SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

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

(a) the details of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of UN which are specific to India;

(b) whether the Government has initiated any plan to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs.);

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government proposes to set up a monitoring body regarding p ogress made on SDGs;

(e) if so, the details thereof along with the composition of the monitoring body; and

(f) the steps taken by the Government to fast track the goals?

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

(a): As  per  the  resolution  of  UN  General  Assembly  in  September,  2015  the  Sustainabl Development  Goals  (SDGs)  have  been  adopted  by  193  member  nations.  The  Ministry  of Statistics and Programme Implementation is in the process of developing indicat rs for the SDG s which are applicable to India. 7

(b) &(c): The Government of India has been implementing several Central Sector/Centrall Sponsored  Schemes  including  the  Flagships  Programs  for  sustainable  development  of  t country  and  its  people  in  three  dimensions  viz .  economic,  social  and  environmental.  These developmental  schemes  are  mostly  addressing  the  Sustainable  Development  Goals  (SDGs) which are targeted to be achieved by 2030. The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Offi (DMEO), an attached office under NI TI Aayog has been nominated as the nodal organization for the implementation of the SDGs.

(d)& (e): A Working Group (WG) has been constituted for dealing with the matters relati to  Sustainable  Development  Goals  (SDGs),  such  as:  examining  the  data  sheet prepared  by DMEO on mapping of  Central  Sector/Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  ('Core  of  the  Core'  and 'Core' indicato r ) and other initiatives (eg. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, etc.) on the ba which the MOSPI will frame the National level Indicators.

(f): The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), an attached office under NITI Aayog has prepared a draft road map for the concerned implementing Ministries of Govt. of India which are implementing the Central Sector/Centrally Sponsored Sc hemes and the same have been circulated among the concerned Ministries for their comments.
Lok Sabha Question No. 684 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Indecent Representations of Women in Advertisement
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 684

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26-2-2016

## INDECENT REPRESENTATIONS OF WOMEN IN ADVERTISEMENT

## 684.   SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

## Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether advertisements related to indecent representation of women have increased in recent times;
- (b)   if so, whether National Commission for Women has recommended to amend the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986;
- (c)   if so, the details thereof;
- (d)   the action taken so far by the Government in this regard; and
- (e)   the steps taken by the Government to prevent violations of the Act?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a) As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data which is available upto 2014, a total of 895, 453,  141,  362  and  47  cases  were  reported  in  the  country  under  Indecent  Representation  of  Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 during last five year i.e2010, 2011,2012, 2013 and 2014 respectivelywhich show a mixed trend.
- (b) On  the  basis  of  recommendation  made  by  the  National  Commission  for  Women,  the  Indecent Representation  of  Women  (Prohibition)  Amendment  Bill,  2012  containing  certain  amendments  including broadening the scope of law to cover audio visual media and material in electronic form and strengthening penalty  provisions  was  introduced  in  Rajya  Sabha  and  Rajya  Sabha  referred  the  Bill  to  Parliamentary StandingCommittee. The observation of the Parliamentary Standing Committee is under examination in the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 683 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Primary Health Clinic
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 683 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH FEBRUARY, 2016

## PRIMARY HEALTH CLINI C

## 683. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up primary health clinics for AYUSH across country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise?

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

- (a) & (b):    As health is a State subject, the setting up of primaryhealth clinics for AYUSH in the  States/UTs  are  under  the  purview  of  concerned  State/UT  Governments.  However,  unde Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  of  National  AYUSH  Mission  (NAM)  there  is  a  provision  for Co - location of AYUSH units at Primary Health Center s (PHCs) in the States/UTs.  The State/UT Governments are entitled to submit their proposal through the State Annual Action Plan (S as per the guidelines of the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 682 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Mutilated Currency Notes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ALOK SANJAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.682

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS LOK  SABHA

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH FEBRUARY, 2016/7 TH PHALGUNA, SAKA,1937 MUTILATED CURRENCY NOTES

## 682. SHRI ALOK SANJAR:

## QUESTION

## Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether mutilated currency notes are in circulation in at large scale in the country;
- (c) whether  any  awareness  campaign  has  been  launched  by  RBI  in  this regard;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to handle circulation of such currency notes in the country;
- (d) whether RBI proposes to print/mint plastic currency notes to replace paper currency notes; and

## ANSWER

- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a) & (b): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intimated that the number of mutilated currency notes in circulation may not be large. RBI withdraws soiled and mutilated notes from circulation and puts adequate quantity of fresh notes into circulation on an ongoing basis. During the last three years, a total 46.63 mpcs of mutilated/ defective  notes  were  adjudicated  by  RBI  and  bank  branches  and  taken  out  of circulation.

Further, RBI has delegated powers to all branches of banks for providing facility of exchange of soiled/ mutilated notes at all their branches to all the members of public.

- (c): (i) RBI has advised all the bank branches to display at their branch premises at prominent place, a board indicating the availability of notes exchange facility for information of general public.
- (iii)  RBI periodically issues Press Releases appealing to the members of public not to inscribe anything on banknotes as it damages the notes and poses difficulty in identifying the features of genuine banknotes.
- (ii) RBI from time to time issue instructions to banks to organize exchange melas to mop up soiled and mutilated banknotes from circulation.
- (d) & (e): In order to increase the life of banknotes, it has been decided to conduct a field trial with plastic banknotes at five locations of the country.  Approval for procurement of plastic substrate and printing of bank notes of Rs.10 denomination on plastic banknote substrates has been conveyed to RBI.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 681 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: White Label ATMs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 681

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th FEBRUARY, 2016 (FRIDAY)/PHALGUNA 7, 1937 (SAKA)

## WHITE LABEL ATMs

## Question

## 681. SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has notified the regulations for establishment of White Label ATMs in the country by non-banking finance companies to promote financial inclusion; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

## Answer (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a) and (b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines regarding setting up of White Label ATMs by non-bank entities. Non-bank entities that intend setting up, owning and operating ATMs, are christened 'White Label ATM Operators' (WLAO) and such ATMs are called 'White Label ATMs' (WLAs). Three different schemes are available to WLAOs for setting of WLAs which incentivize setting up of WLAs in Tier III to Tier VI centres (population less than 50000). As on 31.12.2015, 11706 WLAs have been set up.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 678 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Anti-rabies Serum Injection
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 678 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH FEBRUARY, 2016

## ANTI - RABIES SERUM INJECTI ON

## 678. SHRI B.V. NAIK:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that anti - rabies serum injection was out of stock in various Government hospitals in Delhi in the last one year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for not completing the procurement process before the out - ofstock situation of the injection;
- (c) whether any negligence has been noticed in this matter; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government for availability of the said injection in the Government hospitals?

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

(a) to (d): In  so  far  as  three  Central  Government  Hospital  in  Delhi  namely,  Safdarju Hospital (SJH), Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (RML) and Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) and Associated Hospitals are concerned, it is not correct that anti - rabies serum injection was out of stock during last one year.