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Lok Sabha Question No. 1517 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Indian Movies
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA, GANESH SINGH, KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL, BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTIONS NO. 1517

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2016

## INDIAN MOVIES

1517. SHRI PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA:

SHRI GANESH SINGH:

SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

## Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  &  BROADCASTING  be  pleased  to state:

- a) Whether the Government has taken note of the dismal performance of Indian movies at international for including the Oscars and if so, the details thereof;
- b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  assistance  to  improve the performance of Indian movies at Oscars and other awards, if so, the details thereof along with the nature of assistance proposed to be provided;
- c) Whether the Government also proposes to develop a selection criteria to forward movies for Oscars and if so, the details thereof;
- d) whether the Government is aware of emerging global market of Indian films  and  that  many  of  Indian  film  producers  are  going  to  tap  the potential of new global market in USA, UK and South Asia; and
- e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government for providing necessary cooperation with film producers?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING [COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)]

- (a)  to    (c)  :  As  part  of  Government's  efforts  to  promote  Indian  Cinema  in international arena, it has been proposed to introduce a scheme aimed  at  helping  Indian  film  makers  to  promote  their  films which  showcase  artistic  excellence  and  cultural  heritage  at international level.  This is expected to encourage production of films  rich  in  content  in  the  country  which  can  compete  at international  level.    In-principle  approval  of  the  Competent Authority  has  been  obtained  for  this  purpose.    The  current selection process for nomination of film for Oscars is being done by the film industry.
- (d) to (e) : The Government is aware of the potential for Indian Films in the Global  market.    However,  the  Indian  Film  Industry  is  in  the private sector and the role of the Government is limited to that of a facilitator and a catalyst.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1514 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Merger of Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1514 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH MARCH, 2016

## MERGER OF PHARMACEUT ICAL PRICING AUTHORITY

## 1514. SHRI N. K. PREM A CHANDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to merge the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) wh ether the decision of NPPA is adversely affecting patients due to the increas  of price of life saving medicines;

(d) if so, the action taken by the Government to supply the life saving medicines to patient in consultation with the health authorities; and

- (e)  whether  the  Government  proposes to  establish  a  permanent  system  for  pricing of pharmaceuticals and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a)& (b) : No such proposal is under considera tion in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at present.

(c)to (e): Pursuant  to  the  announcement  of  the  National  Pharmaceutical  Pricing  Polic 2012, the Government notified Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO, 2013) on 15 th May, 2013.  The  National  Pharmaceuticals  Pricing  Authority  (NPPA)  fixes  the  ceiling  price scheduled  medicines  listed  in  the  First  Schedule  of  DPCO,  2013  on  market - based  pricing methodology.  The NPPA has fixed ceiling prices of 530 scheduled medicines based on market -price data under the provisions of the said order. The Authority has further capped the M Retail Price of 106 medicines under paragraph 19 of DPCO, 2013, out of which 84 are used treatment of cardiovascular diseases and 22 for dia betes. It has also fixed the retail price of 28 'new drugs' (which fall within the purview of para 2(u) of DPCO, 2013. The functioning of the NPPA has, as such, helped in restricting the increase in the prices of medicines and e their affordability .
Lok Sabha Question No. 1513 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: IT Facilities
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY

- (a) No,  Sir
- (b) Does not arise
- (c) India  is  committed  to  Automatic  Exchange  of  Financial  Account  Information (AEOI) based on Common  Reporting Standard (CRS) and has signed Multilateral  Competent  Authority  Agreement  (MCAA)  which  provides  a framework for exchange of information on automatic basis as per CRS, on 03 rd June 2015.

In  addition,  the  Union  Cabinet  has  given  approval  to  join  the  'Multilateral Competent  Authority  Agreement  on  the  Exchange  of  Country-by-Country Reports' by signing the Declaration agreeing to comply with the provisions of the  Agreement.  India  would  be  signing  the  declaration  at  the  next  signing ceremony.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1513

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 4 TH  MARCH, 2016 PHALGUNA 14, 1937 (SAKA)

## IT Facilities

## 1513. SHRI  J  C  DIVAKAR  REDDY :

Will the Minister of  FINANCE be pleased to state :

- (a) whether  a  treaty  proposed  to  facilitate  access  to  financial  information  about Indian taxpayers abroad has been put off;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1512 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Fast Track Adoption
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1512

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2016

## FAST TRACK ADOPTION

## 1512. DR. P. VENUGOPAL :

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  recently  outlined  certain  'special  circumstances'  to  allow prospective parents to jump the queue in adoption of children in the country;

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  indicating  the  number  of  applications  received  and  children adopted quoting such special circumstances so far across the country;

- (c) whether applications of these cases will be scruitized by a Committee headed by Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to encourage in-country and intercountry adoption of children in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) &( b)  No, Madam.
- ( c)      Does not arise.
- (d) In order to encourage in-country and inter-country adoption of children, the adoption procedure  has  been  simplified  and  made  online  through  Child  Adoption  Resource Information  and  Guidance  System  (CARINGS)  since  August,  2015.  The  roles  and responsibilities  of  authorities  and  agencies  concerned,  the  timelines  for  completing various  procedures  in  the  process  of  adoption  have  been  clearly  defined  in  the adoption guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Death of Soldiers
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1508

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  MARCH, 2016

## DEATH  OF  SOLDIERS

1508.  SHRI  P. NAGARAJAN:

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- (a) whether a large number of Indian soldiers / defence personnel died due to sudden and unexpected attacks by militants and terrorists across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  compensation  has  been  given  to  the  family  of  deceased  soldiers  / defence personnel; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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(a) & (b): Army Battle  Casualty  (Fatal)  suffered  in  terrorists  action  from 1 st January to 21 st February, 2016 are as follows:-

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(c) & (d): Compensation  admissible  to  the  family  / next of kins of martyred soldiers is annexed.

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## ANNEXURE REFERRED IN THE REPLY GIVEN IN PARTS (c) & (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1508 FOR ANSWER ON 04-03-2016

## MONETARY COMPENSATION TO SOLDIERS'FAMILIES

## I. Ex Gratia Lump Sum Compensation from Central Government:

- (i) Death occurring due to accidents in the course of duties  - Rs.10 Lakhs.
- (ii) Death in the course of duties attributable to acts of violence by terrorists, etc. - Rs. 10 Lakhs.
- (iii) Death occurring during enemy action in war or border skirmishes or in action against militants, terrorist, etc.  - Rs. 15 Lakhs.
- (iv) Death  occurring  during  enemy  action  in  International  war  or  war  like engagements specifically notified -   Rs. 20 Lakhs.
- (v) Death occurring while on duty in the specified high altitude, inaccessible border  posts,  etc.  on  account  of  natural  disasters,  extreme  weather conditions  -   Rs. 15 Lakhs.

## II. Details of other Monetary Benefits entitled to Next of Kin (NoK) of Battle Casualty:

- (i) Liberalised Family Pension as applicable to Battle casualty which is equal to emoluments last drawn by the deceased individual.
- (ii) Death-cum-Retirement  Gratuity that is based on length of service rendered and emoluments last drawn by the deceased individual.
- (iii) Army Group Insurance Fund :-
- (a)  Officers - Rs. 60 Lakhs
- (b)  JCO/ORs  - Rs. 30 Lakhs
- (iv) Army Group Insurance Maturity that is based on the contribution made by the deceased Army personnel.
- (v) Army Wives Welfare Association Fund :-
- (a)   Officers   - Rs. 10,000/-
- (b)   JCOs/ORs - Rs. 15,000/-
- (vi) Army Officers Benevolent Fund - Rs. 50,000/-
- (vii) Army Central Welfare Fund - Rs. 30,000/-

## III. Other benefits are:

- (ii) Air Travel Concession Card
- (i) Education Concession Card
- (iii) Telephone Concession.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1507 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: CGHS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, SUDHEER GUPTA, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., RANJANBEN BHATT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1507 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH MARCH, 2016

## CGHS

## 1507. SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

SHRI GAJANAN

KIRTIKAR:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

SHRI S. R.VIJAYAKUMAR:

SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

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

(a) whether earlier CGHS cards issued in the paper form are used to be valid till service tenure;

(b) if so, whether the new CGHS plastic cards are valid only for five years resulting in huge losses to Government exchequer as well as inconvenience to the beneficiaries;

(c) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for rationale behind revalidation ofall CGHS beneficiaries of plastic cards even after computerisation;

(d) whether the Government is considering to revalidate only those CGHS plastic cards where the entitlement of the beneficiary has changed;

(e) if so, the time by which it is likely to b e made effective and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(f) the corrective steps taken by the Government to make the process of CGHS Cards easier?

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

(a): Earlier the CGHS cards issu ed in paper form used to be valid for 10 years. New paper cards with different Series Numbers used to be issued once in ten years in respect of bot employees as well as pensioners.

(b) & (c): The validity of the new plastic CGHS cards issued to se rving employees has been fixed  as  five  years , as the pay  of  serving  employees  may  change  resulting  into  change  in entitlement of CGHS facilities.  Also, the employees are liable to be transferred and t also change their place of residence to non - CGH S area thereby losing entitlement for CGHS facility.

As far as pensioners are concerned ,Lif  time CGHS plastic cards are being issued since 2011 to the pensioner CGHS beneficiaries who have paid 10 years contribution.

(d) & (e): There is no proposal to issue CGHS cards to the serving employees for the entire service period due to the reasons as mentioned at (b) & (c) above.

(f): CGHS Plastic cards are being issued through the concerned CGHS Wellness Centres. CGHS facilities are not denied while awaiting the issue of revalidated plastic cards.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1505 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Packaged Food Items
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG)

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1505 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH MARCH, 2016

## PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS

## 1505. DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

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

- (a) whether the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has sugge sted to make lables of the packaged food items more consumer friendly and easy to understand, if so, the details thereof and the steps take n by FSSAI in this regard;
- (b)  whether  the  FSSAI  proposes  to launch  any  programme  to  create  awareness about  the information provided on pack agedfood items; and

(c) if so, the details thereof ?

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

- (a): The President, National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) had, in a speech made on 22/12/2015, pointed out that the 'best before' date on the labels of packaged food articles is confusing since it does not specify the date up to which such food articles are safe for human consumption. However, no written communication in this regard has been received the FSSAI. The requirements for labelling of food articles are specified in the Food Sa Standards  (Packaging  & Labelling)  Regulations,  2011.  It  is  the  responsibility  of  the  F Business  Operator  to  ensure  that  unsafe  food  articles  including  food  articles  rendered after expiry of their 'best before' dates are not sold to  consumers.
- (b)& (c): The  stakehol ders  are  educated  /made  aware  of  the  food  safety  related  issue including information on packaged food items through consumer awareness programmes. These are launched jointly by the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Food Safety and Stan Authorityof  India  (FSSAI).  These  include  advertisements  in  different  media,  campaig launched by the FSSAI on social media such as Face - book,  documentary  films  on  YouTube, educational  booklets,  information  on  FSSAI  website,  stalls  at  Fairs/Melas/Events  and aw areness campaigns etc.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1504 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Free Medicines
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE, GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ, RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1504 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH MARCH, 2016

## FREE MEDICINES

## 1504. SHRI ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE: DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN: SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  any proposal  to  introduce  a  national  scheme for  generic medicines;

- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)whether the Government has received any representation from any corner in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government to  ensure  regular  and  uninterrupted availability  of medicines to all the poor people in the c ountry?

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

(a) to (d): In order to make quality medicines available at affordable price, a country campaign for ensuring availability of generic medicines at affordable prices to all in th 'Jan Aushadhi Campaign' was launched in year 2008 as a direct market interve ntion strategy. The  Scheme  was  launched  through  Bureau  of  Pharma  PSUs  of  India  (BPPI)  who  receives applications for opening of Jan Aushadhi Stores from all States/ Union Territories. To regular and uninterrupted availability of medicines to all the people through Jan Aushadhi Stores, a Central Ware house has been established and the requisite number of Carrying and Forwar (C&F)  agents  have  also  been  appointed.  Besides,  the  supply  chain  is  monitored  regularl BPPI.  As  on  date , 253  Jan  Aushadhi stores  spread  over  in  21  States  are  operational  in  th country.

(e): Public  Health  being  a  State  subject,  the  primary  responsibility  to  ensure  regul uninterrupted availability  of medicines to all the people accessing public health faci with the State/UT governments. Under the National Health Mission, support is being give States/UTs to strengthen their healthcare including support for provision of free generic drugs to those who access public health facilities based on the requirement posed by the States/UTs in their Programme Implementation Plans. An incentive of upto 5% additional funding under NHM is provided to those states that introduce free generic/essential drugs .Th  Government has developed  and  issued  operational  guideline s  for  Free  Drugs  Service  Initiative  to  provide guidance to the States .
Lok Sabha Question No. 1503 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Separate Ward for Dental Department
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MALLIKARJUN  KHARGE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1503 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH MARCH, 2016

## SEPARATE WARD FOR DE NTAL DEPARTMENT

## 1503. SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE:

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

(a)  the  number  and  names  of  medical colleges  and  hospitals  where  dental departments  are working but there are no separate wards and operation theatre for dental department, State/UT -wise;

(b) whether the Government is going to propose any plan to provide separate dental ward and operation theatre for Lady Harding Medical College and Smt. Sucheta Kirpalani, New Delhi in the large interest of poor patients; and

(c) if so, the details there of and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) to (c): Since  Health  is  a  State  subject,  no  such  information  is  maintained  centr However, as per the Regulations on Minimum Standard Requirements for the Medical College, there  should  be  a  separate  Department  of  Dentistry  having  relevant  staff  strength  as number of admissions taken annually in the college. No separate Dentral Ward/Operation th is provisioned in the said regulation.

As  far  as  three  Central  Government  viz.  Safdarjung  Hospital,  Dr.  RML  Hospital  a Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals in Delhi are concerned, they hav dental  department.  However,  they  do  not  have  separate  Dental  war d.  Under  Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan of LHMC and associated Hospitals, a separate Dental ward and operatio Theater has been envisaged.

As far as AII MS, New Delhi is concerned, it has a separate dental centres namely Cent for  Dental  Education  an d  Research  having  15  bedded  ward  and  two  independent  Operation theatres for patients undergoing dental and facial surgery.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1502 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-04
Subject: Ultra Sound Machines in Government Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1502 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH MARCH, 2016

## ULTRA SOUND MACHINES IN GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS

## 1502. SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  functional,  nonfunctional and  shortage  of  ultra  sound machines  in  Central Government hospitals, hospital - wise;
- (b) whether there is any proposal with the Government to replace all old ultra sound machines; and
- (c) if so, the details and plans thereof?

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

(a) to (c): As far as three Central Government viz. Safdarjung Hospital, Dr. RML Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals in Delhi are concerned, the st of functional and non -factional ultra sound machines are given below:

| Name of Hospital/ Institute              | Total Ultra sound machines available   |   No. of Ultra sound machines functional | No. of non -functional ultra sound machines   |
|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| LHMC and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi | 10                                     |                                       10 | Nil                                           |
| Safdarjung Hospital, New                 | Delhi22                                |                                       22 | Nil                                           |
| Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi              | 17                                     |                                       17 | Nil                                           |

As  far  as  AIIMS,  New  Delhi  is  concerned,  ultra  sound  machines  are  available  a functional in all patient care areas in the Hospital.

Since procurement of equipment in a Hospital is a continuous process and is taken accordance with their requirement and availability of funds.