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Lok Sabha Question No. 193 (STARRED), answered on 2025-12-12
Subject: Setting Up of AIIMS in Prayagraj
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Ujjwal Raman Singh

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. 193 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH DECEMBER, 2025

## SETTING UP OF AIIMS IN PRAYAGRAJ

## *193. SHRI UJJWAL RAMAN SINGH:

Will the MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up an All India Institute of Medical
- Sciences (AIIMS) in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be done; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 193 FOR 12 TH DECEMBER, 2025

(a) to (c) Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), till date establishment of 22 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has been approved in various States/UTs in the country including 2 AIIMS in Uttar Pradesh, one at Raebareli and the other at Gorakhpur. Both Institutes are functional.

Under another component of PMSSY scheme, in the State of Uttar Pradesh, upgradation of 11 Government Medical Colleges (GMC) has been undertaken on Centre-State cost sharing basis by way of setting up of super-speciality facilities, which includes Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj. The upgradation of Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj has been approved at the cost of ₹150 Crore (Central share-₹120 crore and State share-₹30 crore) which includes 233 bedded Super Speciality Block with 7 Operation Theatres and 8 Departments, viz. Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery(CTVS), Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Endocrinology and Surgical Oncology. Under PMSSY, there is no proposal for establishment of a new AIIMS in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2294 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-12
Subject: India in Global Climate Diplomacy Forums
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Yaduveer Wadiyar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2294

ANSWERED ON- 12/12/2025

INDIA IN GLOBAL CLIMATE DIPLOMACY FORUMS

## 2294. SHRI YADUVEER WADIYAR

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :- a)  the   details   of   recent   initiatives   led   by   India   in   global   climate diplomacy forums, including data related to the launch of international renewable energy partnerships aimed at achieving net-zero by 2070; (b) the steps taken to strengthen cooperation with the Global South on sustainable development   goals   and   climate   resilience;   and (c) the manner in which India's diplomatic efforts have contributed to mobilizing  climate   finance   and   technology   transfer   to   developing countries, enhancing India's global leadership in climate action?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH]

(a to c) Climate change is a global collective action problem and requires international cooperation for its solution. India is a Party to the   United   Nations   Framework   Convention   on   Climate   Change (UNFCCC) and Paris Agreement. India's actions on climate change takes   into   account   the   principles   of   UNFCCC,   in   particular,   the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities (CBDR-RC)   in   the light of national circumstances.

India   has   been   at   the   forefront   of   global   climate   action,   actively participating in and leading various international initiatives to combat climate   change   which   inter-alia   include   Global   Biofuels   Alliance, International Solar Alliance, One Sun One World One Grid, Coalition for Disaster   Resilient   Infrastructure,   Infrastructure   for   Resilient   Island States,   Leadership   Group   for   Industry   Transition,   Green   Credit Initiative, Mission Innovation and Mission LiFE.

Development cooperation has been an important component of India's engagement with partner countries. Government of India, as part of its engagement   with   Global   South,   has   undertaken   a   number   of development   projects   which   focus   inter-alia on   sustainable development goals and climate resilience. Development assistance is primarily   carried   out   through   Lines   of   Credit   (LoC),   Concessional Finance Scheme (CFS), and Grant-in-Aid projects. India continues to play a constructive role in climate negotiations at UNFCCC and has been advocating for the mobilization of climate finance and technology from developed country Parties to developing country Parties. India has consistently called for the scaling up of new, additional,   and   concessional   climate   finance   at   the   required scale,   while   emphasizing   that   climate   technologies   must   remain accessible, affordable, and free from restrictive intellectual property barriers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2293 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-12
Subject: Air Quality Health Hazards
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Jyotsna Charandas Mahant

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2293 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2025

## AIR QUALITYHEALTH HAZARDS

## 2293. SMT. JYOTSNA CHARANDAS MAHANT:

Will the MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government is aware of the rising incidence of respiratory illnesses, skin diseases and occupational lung disorders such as pneumoconiosis among residents and mine-workers in coal-mining districts, particularly in Korba, Chhattisgarh, where airquality levels have frequently crossed hazardous thresholds as highlighted in recent national pollution bulletins (Korba air samples had PM2.5 concentrations ranged from about 150.3 to 1,699.2 μg/m³ - i.e., 2.5 to 28.3 times higher than the Indian standard of 60 μg/m³) and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has conducted any updated epidemiological or environmental -health assessment in coal-belt regions during the last two years, especially after the recent Central Pollution Control Board alerts and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to strengthen district-level public health infrastructure in Korba under National Health Mission?

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

(a) to (c) Air pollution is one of the factors affecting respiratory ailments and associated diseases. Health is impacted by several factors, including food habits, occupational habits, socioeconomic status, medical history, immunity, heredity, etc., of the individuals apart from the environment. Health is primarily the responsibility of State Government. The 2015 amendment to the Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulations) Act 1957 mandated the creation of District Mineral Foundations in all mining affected Districts to work for the welfare of affected people and areas as prescribed by State Governments.

As per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network in Korba consists of 3 manual and 2 continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations. The city-wise good and bad days as provided by CPCB are observed in Korba.

Health is a State subject, the responsibility of strengthening public healthcare system lies with the respective State/ Union Territory Governments. Under National Health Mission, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to States/UTs for strengthening their healthcare systems based on the proposals submitted by them in their Program Implementation Plans.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2292 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-12
Subject: Establishment of Bar Councils in North Eastern Region
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Dr. Indra Hang Subba

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2292 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## ESTABLISHMENT OF BAR COUNCILS IN NORTH EASTERN REGION

## 2292. Dr. lndra Hang Subba:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Bar Councils functional in North Eastern Region (NER) along with the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government has plans to enable Bar Councils in each State High Courts in the NER, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) As per Section 3 of the Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Councils has been constituted for States including those in the North Eastern Region (NER).
- (i) The Bar Council of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland - is a common State Bar Council constituted under Section 3(1)(b). As informed by the Bar Council of India, the State  of  Sikkim  also  falls  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Bar  Council  of Arunachal  Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland, and no separate Bar Council has been constituted for the State of Sikkim.
- (ii) As  per  Section  3(1)(a) of the Advocates Act, 1961 State Bar Councils for the States of Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura have also been constituted.

A total of four (04) Bar Councils are functional in the North Eastern Region (NER).

- (b) Presently, there is no proposal pending with the Government for enabling constitution of separate State Bar Councils for each High Courts in the North Eastern Region (NER).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2291 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-12
Subject: Expansion Plan for AIIMS, Patna
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sudhakar Singh

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. - 2291 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12/12/2025

## EXPANSION PLAN FOR AIIMS, PATNA

## 2291. SHRI SUDHAKAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that due to the current limited capacity of AIIMS, Patna, patients suffering from serious and complex diseases are required to visit AIIMS, Delhi, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also a fact that around six lakh patients from the State of Bihar are visiting AIIMS, Delhi every year due to such low capacity causing excessive patient burden, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Union Government is considering any proposal to increase the capacity of AIIMS, Patna, expand departments, enhance the availability of modern equipments and strengthen services, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the current status of the expansion plan, the expected time-frame and budgetary provision for the same; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor and whether the Government proposes to take any concrete steps in this regard, if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) Established under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna has 1240 operational beds. In the year 2024-25, the Institute treated 10,75,684 patients in OPD (Out Patient Department) and 58,056 patients in IPD (In Patient Department).
- (b) During the year 2024-25, number of patients from the State of Bihar who visited AIIMS Delhi for availing treatment is as below:
- (c) to (e) In the current year, AIIMS Patna started new facilities of Kidney Transplant, Liver Transplant and Cornea Transplant. Expansion of various facilities in the Institute is taken up in a phased manner.

| OPD          | OPD                | IPD      |
|--------------|--------------------|----------|
| New patients | Follow-up patients | Patients |
| 1,58,983     | 3,24,421           | 45,333   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-12
Subject: Proposal for Establishment of AIIMS at Silchar
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Parimal Suklabaidya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2266 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12/12/2025

## PROPOSALFOR ESTABLISHMENT OFAIIMS AT SILCHAR

## 2266. SHRI PARIMAL SUKLABAIDYA:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal/representations for the establishment of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Silchar in the State of Assam to cater to the healthcare needs of the people of Barak Valley as well as the neighbouring States of Mizoram, Meghalaya and Tripura, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has conducted/proposes to conduct any feasibility study, site assessment or requirement analysis regarding the setting up of an AIIMS in Silchar,
- (c) if so, the details thereof alongwith the current status of the proposal;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to take any steps for early sanction, land identification, budget allocation and commencement of the AIIMS project in Silchar, in view of the long-pending public demand and the strategic importance of accessible tertiary healthcare in the region; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) to (e) Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), till date establishment of 22 All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has been approved in various States/UTs in the country including one AIIMS at Guwahati in Assam, which is functional. Further, under another component of PMSSY, for expansion and strengthening of tertiary healthcare facilities in Assam, upgradation of Guwahati Medical College, Guwahati and Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh have been undertaken by way of setting up of SuperSpeciality block on Centre-State sharing basis. Under PMSSY, there is no proposal to establish a new AIIMS at Silchar, Assam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2265 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-12
Subject: Harassment of Indian Citizens from Arunachal Pradesh
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri K E Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2265

## ANSWERED ON- 12/12/2025

HARASSMENT OF INDIAN CITIZENS FROM ARUNACHAL PRADESH

## 2265. SHRI K E PRAKASH

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-(a) whether the Government is aware of the recent reports concerning an Arunachal Pradesh-born Indian citizen being detained and allegedly harassed at Shanghai Airport over the mention of her place of birth, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has taken immediate diplomatic action with the   People's   Republic   of   China   regarding   this   incident   and   formally protested any attempt to question the status of Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the measures being implemented to ensure the safety and dignity of Indian citizens, particularly those from the Northeastern States, while travelling   internationally   and   to   address   the   recurring   issue   of differential treatment by certain foreign nations?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to c) The Government is aware of the incident where an Arunachal Pradesh-born   Indian   citizen   was   arbitrarily   detained   at   Shanghai International Airport. The Indian citizen was holding a valid passport and was transiting through Shanghai International Airport for onward travel to Tokyo (Japan) via Seoul (South Korea).

The issue of  the detention of  the Indian citizen has been taken up strongly   with   the   Chinese   side   in   both   New   Delhi   and   Beijing.   The government has also re-iterated its position to the Chinese side that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral & inalienable part of India and this is an indisputable fact.

The Government accords highest priority to the safety, security, and well-being of Indians abroad. Indian Mission and Posts remain vigilant and closely monitor any untoward incident affecting Indian nationals abroad. Such incidents are immediately taken up with the concerned authorities of the foreign country. Indian Missions/Posts abroad render all   possible   consular   assistance   to   the   Indian   nationals,   whenever required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2263 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-12
Subject: Quality of Food Products
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ms. Mahua Moitra

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2263 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH DECEMBER, 2025

## QUALITYOFFOOD PRODUCTS

## 2263. MS. MAHUA MOITRA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether as per reports from food safety authority, certain food products of well-known brands including Patanjali and Amul have not qualified the purity and quality standards, if so, the details thereof along with the places where such samples were tested and the nature of deficiencies found in these products;

- (b) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take action against the concerned companies under the Food Safety and Standards Act, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure that only quality-tested and safe food products are made available to consumers in the market?

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

(a) to (c): Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is mandated to lay down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

The implementation and enforcement of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 is a shared responsibility between the Central and State Governments. To ensure compliance with the set standards, limits, & other statutory requirements under the FSS Act, 2006 and Food Safety & Standards Regulations (FSSR), FSSAI and its regional offices through State/UT food safety authorities, conducts regular localized/targeted special enforcement and surveillance drives including National Annual Surveillance Plan (NASP), inspections and sampling activities throughout the year. If any deviations from the standards or violations to the FSSR are observed, the defaulting food business operators (FBOs) are subject to regulatory actions, including punitive measures, as stipulated under the FSS Act 2006 and its associated rules.

During a sampling drive on spices in 2024-25, a sample of red chilli powder collected from the Uttarakhand-based manufacturing unit of Patanjali Foods was declared unsafe, as the detected pesticide residue levels exceeded the prescribed Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs). Based on the test findings, the concerned authority issued a recall order, following which the FBO initiated the withdrawal of the affected product from the market.

No samples of products from the Amul brand have been reported as unsafe against the parameters specified under the Food Safety & Standards Regulations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2262 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-12
Subject: Performance Reviews on Health Sector
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Biplab Kumar Deb

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2262 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH DECEMBER 2025

## PERFORMANCE REVIEWS ON HEALTH SECTOR

## 2262. SHRI BIPLAB KUMAR DEB:

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

(a) whether third-party audits or performance reviews have been conducted by independent institutions such as NITI Aayog, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), etc., on urban missions focused on improving health sector during the last ten years; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof ?

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

(a) and (b) : Yes, several third-party evaluations of the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) have been carried out over the past ten years by independent institutions, including NITI Aayog (Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office), the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and through annual Common Review Missions. These reviews have evaluated various dimensions of NUHM, including infrastructure development, human resource deployment, fund utilisation, community processes, quality of care, and service delivery outcomes.

The following third-party audits, performance reviews or evaluations have been undertaken for the urban missions in India:

1. Evaluation by NITI Aayog:

The NITI Aayog, through its Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), conducted independent third-party evaluation of all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) in India, which includes schemes related to the health sector. The evaluation was conducted in a time-bound manner in 2019-2021 and then 2025-26 to make the findings available to appropriate authorities for determining the rationalisation of the schemes. The reports have been shared with the Department of Expenditure and respective line Ministries/Departments for consideration. The Evaluation Report including the Scheme Level Analysis of National Health Mission (NHM/ NUHM) are available on the DMEO website at https://dmeo.gov.in/evaluation.

2. Audits by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India:

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India have undertaken Performance Audits on Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services in many States / Union Territories (UTs). In these audits, the performance and implementation aspects of the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) in those States/UTs have been covered within the scope of these broader Public Health Performance Audits. These State/UT-specific reports are available on the respective CAG report websites.

3. Besides, performance reviews have also been conducted on periodic basis by the Ministry through mechanisms like Common Review Mission (CRM), Monitoring visits etc.

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