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Lok Sabha Question No. 2446 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-11
Subject: Health Service Delivery
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2446 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH MARCH, 2016

## HEALTH SERVICE DELIV ERY

## 2446. SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

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

- (a) whether the Government is con idering to set up authority for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for utilisation of knowledge network for health service delivery, medical education and research;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to set up authority under the Department of Health Research for utilisation of knowledge network for health service delivery, medicaleducation and research; and
- (c) the time by which the final decision is likely to be taken?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK )

- (a) to (c): One  of  the  responsibilities  of  the  Department  of  Health  Research  (DHR)  is ensurethat  health - related  policies  are  formulated  on  informed  decisions  derived  from  sou evidence. The Department of Health Research through its research arm of the Indian Rese Council of Medical Research (ICMR), continuously develops and implements the r esearch leads which have the potential of being developed into health technologies. A translational r division is already functional in ICMR for utilisation of knowledge network service de medical education and research.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2445 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-11
Subject: Financial Assistance to Couples
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2445

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.03.2016

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COUPLES

- +2445 . SHRI D.S. RATHOD:

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

- (a)    whether the Government proposes to provide financial assistance to couples who have only one or two girl child; and
- (b)   if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No Madam.
- (b)   In view of above does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2444 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-11
Subject: NEET
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2444 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH MARCH, 2016

## NEET

## 2444. SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to under graduate and  post  graduate  medical courses  is  mandatory  for  all  the  Government and  private  medical colleges including All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether all the States/UTs have accepted the proposal for the said common medical entrance tests from 2013 - 14;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along with the steps taken by the Government to address their concerns; and
- (e)  the  manner  in  which  the  said common  entrance  tests  are  likely  to  be conducted  in  the country?

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

- (a) to (e) : The Indian Medical Council (IMC) Act, 1956, empowers MCI to prescribe the minimum standard of medical education required for granting recognized medical qualificat by  Universities  or  medical  institutions  of  India.  MCI  with  the  prior  approval  of Government had notified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission UG/PG Medical Courses. The Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its judgement dated 18.7.2013  in NEET related cases quashed the implementation of NEET. The Central Government has filed a review petition before the Hon'ble Supreme Court.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-11
Subject: Medical Professional in Rural Areas
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PINAKI MISRA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2441 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH MARCH, 2016

## MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL IN RURAL AREAS

## 2441. SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposes to  introduce  mandatory  criteria  for  those seeking admission  in  the  Government Medical  Colleges  to  serve  at  least  for  one year during  their internship  i n  the  rural  and remote  areas  where  there  are  no  medical professionals,  if  so,  the details thereof and the time by which the Government introduces such criteria in the Government Medical colleges; and

- (b) if not, the manner in which the Government proposes to reach medical professionals to the rural and the remote areas?

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

(a) & (b): No. However, to encourage doctors working in remote and difficult areas, MCI with  the  previous  approval  of  Central  Government,  has  amended  the  Post  Graduate  Medic Education Regulations, 2000 to provide : -

- I. 50%  reservation  in  Post  Graduate  Diploma  Courses  fo r  Medical  Officers  in  the Government service who have served for at least three years in remote and difficult and
- II. Incentive at the rate of 10% marks for each year in service in remote or difficu upto the maximum of 30% of the marks obtained in the entrance test for admissions in Post Graduate Medical Courses.

Further, under, NHM, financial incentive is also provided to MBBS as well as PG doct for  serving  in  rural  areas.  These  incentives  are  over  and  above  the  salaries  of  the conce rned.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2438 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-11
Subject: Substandard Drugs
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, DHARMENDRA YADAV, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, RAHUL KASWAN, SAKSHI SWAMI MAHARAJ

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2438 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH MARCH, 2016

## SUBSTANDARD DRUGS

## 2438. SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJI RAO:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

DR. SWAMI SAKSHIJI MAHARAJ:

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

- (a) whether Government has undertaken any study to assess the number of substandard drugs in India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether substandard drugs work less effectively, causing disease to run a longer course and can even require a new prescription during treatment;
- (d) if so, whether substandard drugs has serious implications on health in a country where 58.2 per cent of the total health expenditure is on out of pocket cost burden on people;
- (e)  whether  samples  of  reputed  drug companies  has  failed  in  Central  Drug Standard  Control Organisation (CDSCO) tests for ingredients, dissolution, sterility, toxicity among others; and
- (f) if so, the action taken by the Union Government against the manufacturers of substandard medicines?

## THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## ANSWER (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a)& (b): In order to determine the extent of 'Spurious and Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs', over 47,000 samples of drugs have been picked up in a nationwide survey under - taken in 2015.
- (c) & (d): Drugs  not  conforming  to  prescribed  standards  may  be  less  effective  or  ev harmful and may pose health risks as well as result in enhancing the burden on healthcare.
- (e) & (f): Results of the findings of the survey have not been compiled as yet. Howev samples  of  some  manufacturers  have  been  found  to  be  of  'NSQ'.  A ction  in terms  of  the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is undertaken in cases where legal sam drawn do not meet the prescribed standards.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-11
Subject: Public Health Campaign
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2437 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH MARCH, 2016

## PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAI GN

## 2437. SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether public health campaigns launched by the Government to curb the use of tobacco and cigarettes, have resulted in controlling the menace, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any survey has been conduct ed to know the results of such campaigns; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Published literature suggests that public health campaigns aimed at curbing use of tobacco and cigarettes help in controlling this menace.

WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2015 suggests that tobacco control mass media campaigns are effective in preventing and reducing tobacco use, and that in addition t having high reach, tobacco control mass media campaigns have the potential to be cost - effective in  low - and  middle - income  countries.  It  states  that  by  increasing  awareness  of  the  harms tob acco use, hard - hitting anti - tobacco mass media campaigns reduce tobacco use, increase quit attempts and reduce secondhand smoke exposure, and that despite the expense involved, t campaigns can quickly and efficiently reach large populations. The WHO Re port recommends that  mass  media campaigns  should be incorporated into all countries' tobacco control programmes.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-11
Subject: Emergency Facilities in CGHS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2436 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH MARCH, 2016

## EMERGENCY FACILITIES IN CGHS

## 2436. SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE:

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

- (a)  whether  the  lack  of  emergency facilities  in  nearby  CGHS  wellness  centres compels patients/beneficiaries to  go to private nursing homes for treatment for which they do not get credit facilities;
- (b) if so , the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (c) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) &(b): Emergency treatment facilities are available at all CGHS Wellnes Centres durin working hours i.e. 7.30 A.M. to 2.00 P.M.

CGHS has also empanelled a large number of private hospitals in Delhi and other pl (where  it  is  in  operation)  which  can be approached  by  the  CGHS  beneficiaries  in  case  of emergency.

- (c): In case of emergency, CGHS beneficiaries can visit any hospital, empanelled or n -empanelled and avail medical treatment. No referral is necessary for availing treatment emergency.As per the MOA signed by the empanelled hospitals with CGHS, they are expected to provide cashless treatment under emergency.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-11
Subject: Fraudulent Forex Transactions
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: P. C. MOHAN

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2435

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  MARCH, 2016 / PHALGUNA 21, 1937 (SAKA)

## FRAUDULENT FOREX TRANSACTIONS

## 2435 . SHRI P.C.MOHAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government  is aware  of the Central Vigilance  Commission directives to RBI and Banks to install a system which can detect chunks of small amounts  transferred  abroad  from  a  single  account  to  check  fraudulent  forex transactions;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to recover a sum of Rs.6100 crores transferred by a nationalized bank recently;
- (c) whether  the  Bank  of  Baroda  has  adhered  to  the  norms  prescribed  by  Indian Banks  Association  regarding  Know  Your  Customer  (KYC)  and  Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): In  a  case  relating  to  alleged  money  laundering  transactions  through Bank of Baroda, Ashok Vihar Branch, New Delhi, the Central Vigilance Commission observed that loopholes in the existing guidelines have been used by the fraudsters to  indulge  in  money  laundering  activities. The  Commission,  therefore,  advised Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to make systemic improvements like cumulating all the forex outward remittance transactions per customer per day to arrive at cut-off limit (say  US  $  100000)  to  avoid  recurrence  of  similar  instances  in  future. Central Bureau  of  Investigation  (CBI)  and  Enforcement  Directorate  (ED)  have  registered cases on the basis of a complaint filed by Bank of Baroda regarding irregularities in outward foreign remittances from its Ashok Vihar Branch, New Delhi through newly opened accounts.

(c) & (d): Remittances  were  made  through  Current  Deposit  Accounts.  While  opening these Current Deposit Accounts, copies of documents pertaining to KYC were obtained by the Branch. However in some of the cases, Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines were not fully complied with. During subsequent verification of addresses, it was observed that in some of the cases the remitters/ firms were not available at the addresses recorded with the Bank at the time of opening of Current Accounts.

In some of the cases STR were filed with delay/ not filed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-11
Subject: Accreditation of Medical Colleges
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: NINONG ERING

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2434 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH MARCH, 2016

## ACCREDITATION OF MED ICAL COLLEGES

## 2434. SHRI NINONG ERING:

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

- (a) the number of medical colleges given accreditation by the Medical Council of India (MCI) across the country during the last three years and the current year, State/ UT - wise;
- (b) whet her some of the medical o leges are unable to find qualified professors to meet the requirement of MCI;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) to (d): As on date, the Medical Council of India (MCI) does not grant accreditation Medical Colleges in the Country.

Permission for starting of a medical college/yearly renewal permission / recognit degree  is  granted  by  t he  Central  Government  on  the  recommendation  made  by  the  Medical Council of India (MCI) after assessment of infrastructure and other facilities availab regulations  prescribing  minimum  requirements  in  terms  of  infrastructure,  faculty  and  c ma terial.  The  Medical  Colleges  which  fail  to  meet  the  required  standards  are  not Permission / renewal permission / recognition.

Government has taken the following steps to promote medical education in the country

Medic

- I. The  ratio  of  teachers  to  students  has been  revised  from  1:1  to  1:2  for  all  MD/MS disciplines and 1:1 to 1:3 in subjects of Anaesthesiology, Forensic Radiotherapy, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology and Psychiatry.
- II. DNB  qualification  has  been  recognized  for  appointment  as  faculty  t o  take  care  of shortage of faculty.
- III. Enhancement of maximum intake capacity at MBBS level from 150 to 250.
- IV. Enhancement  of  age  limit  for  appointment/extension/re - employm nt  against  posts  of teachers/dean/principal/ director in medical colleges from 65 - 70 years.
- V. Relaxation in the norms for setting up of a medical college in terms of requireme land, faculty, staff, bed/ bed strength and other infrastructure.
- VI. Strengthening/upgradation of State Government Medical Colleges for starting new P courses/Increase  of  PG  seats  with  fund  sharing  between  the  Central  and  Sta Government.
- VII. Establishment  of  New  Medical  Colleges  attached  with  district/referral  hospital underserved districts of the country with fund sharing between the Central Governm and States.
- VIII. Strengthening/ upgradation of existing State Government/Central Government Medica Colleges to increase MBBS seats with fund sharing between the Central Government an States.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-11
Subject: Medical Research
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shrirang Appa Barne

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2433 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH MARCH, 2016

## MEDICAL RESEARCH

## 2433. SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

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

(a) whether there is lack of appropriate facilities for conducting research, motivation and knowledge on the part of faculty and students in various Medical Colleges for conducting resear ch;

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;

(c)  whether  the  standard  of  papers published/  research  projects  undertaken  by the  students  of  post -graduate courses/PhD in most of the Medical colleges are not inspiring; and

(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to promote and encourage quality medical research in the country  and to  provide  adequate  assistance  to  the  medical colleges  to  set  up  appropriate  research facilities?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK )

(a) to (d): Yes.  The  facilities  for  research  in  Medical  Colleges  needs  to  be  strengthened. Department of Health Research initiated a scheme titled Establishment of Multi - dis ciplinary  Research Units in Medical Colleges across the country to build up infrastructure facilities for conductin This s cheme has been approved to establish 80 Multidisciplinary Research Units (MRUs) in State Govt. Medical Colleges during 12 th plan period.

Objectives of the scheme are:

- i. Encourage and strengthen an environment of research in medical colleges.
- ii. Bridge the gap in the infrastructure which inhibits health research in the Medical Coll assisting them to establish multidisciplin ary research facilities with a view to improve the health research and health services.
- iii. To ensure the geographical spread of health research infrastructure, in order to cover un - served and under - served Medical Colleges and other institutions
- iv. To improve the overall health status of the population by creating evidence - based application of diagnostic procedures/processes/methods.

So far 52 number of MRUs have been sanctioned across the country.

The papers published /research projects undertaken by the students of post - graduate courses/PhD are  well  above  standard  and  many  of  the  publications  feature  in  the  international  journal Department of Health Research has taken steps to augment the research infrastructure and to pr quality  research  paper s  as  per  the  above  scheme  titled  Establishment  of  Multi - disciplinary  Research Units.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2432 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-11
Subject: Private Companies in Defence Sector
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: VIRENDRA  KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2432

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  MARCH, 2016

## PRIVATE  COMPANIES  IN  DEFENCE  SECTOR

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- (a) whether the Government proposes to enter into a strategic partnership with a few selected domestic private companies to manufacture combat aircraft, tanks, missiles etc. to strengthen the indigenous defence manufacturing base and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has constituted a high powered committee under Make in India  programme  for  recommending  guidelines  for  selection  of  private  companies  for strategic partnership; and
- (c) the time by which the report of the committee is likely to be submitted?

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(a) to (c): The V.K. Aatre Task Force was constituted by the Government to lay down criteria for selection of the Strategic Partners for various platforms from  the  Private  Sector  Industry.    It  has  presented  its  Report  to  the Government in January, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2431 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-11
Subject: Oncology Department in Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2431 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH MARCH, 2016

## ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT IN HOSPITALS

## 2431. SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that cancer patients suffering a lot due to non-f nc ioning of radiotherapy machines at AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi forseveral months, if s o, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government has received any complaints in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon; and
- (d) the further steps taken/being taken by the Government to improve the function of oncology department in the above hospitals?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Radiotherapy  machines  at  AIIMS,  New  Delhi  are  functional.  At  Safdarjung  Hospital New Delhi, radiotherapy services were held up for want of approval of e -LORA registration of Radiological Safety  Officer (RSO)  from Atomic Energy Regulatory  Board (AERB). Services have since been resumed w.e.f. 14.12.2015.
- (d): Replacement process of old Radiotherapy Machines has been initiated at AIIMS, New Delhi.    In  Safdarjung  Hospital,  AERB  guidelines  are  being  followed  for  strengthenin Radiotherapy Department.

(b) & (c):

No.

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