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Lok Sabha Question No. 3322 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-05
Subject: Pictorial Warnings
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA, SATISH KUMAR GAUTAM

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3322 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH AUGUST, 2016

## PICTORIAL WARNINGS

## 3322. SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA: SHRI SATISH KUMAR GAUTAM:

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

(a) whether the Government has made it compulsory to display pictorial warnings on tob products in the country  and if so, the details thereof along with t he  guidelines issued by the Government in this regard;

(b) whether the Government has received representation from the tobacco industry to with the implementation of display of the pictorial warning on tobacco products; and

- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

(a):     Section 7 of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 (COTPA, 2003)  lays  down  that  no  person  shall,  directly  or  indirectly,  produce,  supply  or  di cigarettes or any other tobacco products unless every package of cigarettes or any other tobacco products produced, supplied or distributed by him bears thereon, or on its label such s warning including a pictorial warning as may be prescribed under Section 7 and 8 of COT The first set of the picto rial warnings came into effect from 31 st May, 2009.

Ministry  has  now  notified  the  Cigarettes  and  Other  Tobacco  Products  (Packaging  a Labelling)  Amendment  Rules,  2014,  dated  15 th October,  2014  which,  read  with  notification dated 24 th September, 2015, mand ates specified pictorial health warnings covering 85% of the principal display area of the packages of tobacco products, with effect from 1 st April, 2016, with a view to protect public health as enjoined under Article 47 of the Constitution of India.

(b)& (c) : Yes. However, the Ministry decided to implement the new rules in the interest public health as also in compliance with the Orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 549 of 2008  Health for Millions versus Union of India & Ors. and the Hon'ble  High  Court  of  Rajasthan,  Jaipur  Bench  in  Writ  Petition  (D.B.  Civil)  (PIL)  No. 8680/2015 Rahul Joshi Versus Union of India and State of Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3321 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-05
Subject: Supply of Medicine under CGHS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT RAGHUNATH PATIL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3321 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH AUGUST, 2016

## SUPPLY OF MEDICINE U NDER CGHS

## 3321. SHRI C.R. PATIL:

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

- (a)  whether  Nefrosave  Forte  tablets  are  not  supplied  by  Central  Government  Health  Sch (CGHS) Wellness Centres to its beneficiaries even if prescribed by senior consultants of Government Hospital;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether the Government consider to supply this medicine in view of its usefulness and the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTE R OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a)  &  (b):    Nefrosave  (N  acetyl  Cystine)  Forte  Tablets  are  not  supplied  under  C Government  Health  Scheme  (CGHS)  since  as  per  the  opinion  of  the  Nephrologist, there  is limited Indian data available to support its definite benefit in preventing progression disease.
- (c):  In view of the above, there is no such proposal at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3320 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-05
Subject: Incentives for Industrial Development
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

## Government of lndia Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO.332O

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY,  THE OSTH AUGUST, 2016

## INCENTIVES FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

3320: SHRI RAM MOHAN  NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased  to state

- (a) whether the Union Government  is aware of the proposal  sent by the Government of Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) requesting the increase in the incentives for the promotion of lndustrial  Development  in Andhra Pradesh including sanction  of Rs.1500 crore every year for the next four  years  and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any action has been taken by the Government  in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Union Government  has any timeline in mind about the proposed implementation  of the same?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF FINANCE

(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a)  to  (c):  Requests  have been received from the Government  of Andhra Pradesh to provide tax concessions  and incentives for lndustrial  investments  in the State for a period of 15 years.

Department  of lndustrial Policy and Promotion  (DIPP) had moved a  proposal  for interest subvention  to industrial  units in Andhra Pradesh  and Telengana  for appraisal  of Committee  on Non-Plan Expenditure. After detailed deliberations, the Committee recommended  that as an alternate to grant of subsidy, DIPP may explore the possibility of creating  an Entrepreneurial  Startup  Fund of Rs.100 crore for the  period restricted to two years for promotion  of new entrepreneurs  in both the States. Accordingly,  the DIPP has requested  the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh  in July 2016 to submit a detailed  proposal of the schematic framework for the consideration  of the Committee  on Non-Plan  Expenditure.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3319 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-05
Subject: Dividend and Royalty Payment by Foreign Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ANANT KUMAR DATTATREYA HEGDE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC  AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 33I9 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE OSTH AUGUST, 20{6

## SHRAVANA 14, 1938 (SAKA)

## Dividend and Royalty Payment by Foreign Companies

## 3319. SHRI ANANTKUMAR  HEGDE:

Will the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased  to state

- (a) whether foreign investors  are earning high dividend by making capital investment in the country or in the form of royalty;
- if so, the dividend and royalty  amount  sent out of the country during 2014-15 and 201516 so far, country-wise; (b)
- whether  this earning  of foreign investors is taxable; and (c)
- if so, the details  thereof  and if not, the reasons  therefor? (d)

## ANSWER

## Minister  of State in the Ministry of Finance  (SHRI  ARJUN  RAM MEGHWAL)

(a)  &  (b) Government  does not maintain segregated  country-wise  details of remittance  on account of dividend  or royalty.  However,  the aggregate  amount  with regard  to the royalties, copyright and license fees and dividends during last two years as recorded  in lndia's Balance of Payments statistics are set out in table below.

## Table : Details of Royalties and Dividend Payments

Amount in US$ million

| Year     | Royalties, copyright and license fees   | Dividend   |
|----------|-----------------------------------------|------------|
|          | Debit                                   | Debit      |
| 2014-15  | 4,820                                   | 3,290      |
| 201 5-16 | 4,891                                   | 4,127      |

Source: Balance  of payments  statistics, RBI

(c) & (d) Section 1 l5A of the lncome-Tax  Act, 1961 (the Act) provides  for taxability as under:

- (i)  The dividend is taxable at the rate of twenty percent. However,  dividend  which has suffered taxation under section 1 15-O of the Act, is exempt.
- (ii) The royalty is taxable  at the rate of ten  percent. However, in case of non-residents  (not being a company) or a foreign company which carries  on business  in lndia through a permanent establishment (PE) and the royalty  is connected to that PE; it is taxable as Profits and gains  from business  or profession  under  section  44DA of the Act.

Further, in respect of foreign investors of countries or territories with which lndia has Double Taxation Avoidance  Agreement (DTAA),  out of the provisions  of the Act as above and those  of the DTAA; those provisions  are applicable  which are more beneficial  to such foreign investors.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3318 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-05
Subject: Incentives for Garments Industry
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3318

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 5 TH  AUGUST, 2016 SHRAVANA 14, 1938 (SAKA)

Incentives for Garments Industry

3318. SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has decided to provide additional incentives for garments industry under the Duty Drawback Scheme; and
- (b) If so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

Part  (a)  &  (b):  The  Government  is  in  process  of  formulating  a scheme wherein in cases where fabric is imported duty free under Advance Authorization Scheme  for the manufacture and export of garments, the duty drawback gets disbursed at suitable All Industry Rates, for the duty paid nonfabric inputs, when such garments are exported. Further  a  scheme  for  remission  of  State levies for garment exports is being formulated by the Ministry of Textiles  wherein  such  State levies shall be rebated to the exporters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3317 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-05
Subject: Telemedicine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: NARAMALLI SIVAPRASAD

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3317 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH AUGUST, 2016

## TELEMEDICINE

## 3317. DR. NARAMALLI SIVA PRASAD:

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

- (a)whether the development of telemedicine services requires customised treatment programmes with the help of high technology inputs, digital infrastructure and mobile platform;
- (b) i f so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government to facilitate the dev of the such high end technology;
- (c) whether the telemedicines is likely to be aligned with the Jan Aushadhi Scheme and D India scheme so as to ensure co nvergence amongst them; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) & (b): No.    However,  Ministry  has  developed  Standard  Treatment  Guidelines  for different diseases and the same are applicable to Telemedicine services.
- (c) & (d): As informed by Department of  Electronics & IT, CSC e -governance  Services India  Limited  (CSC  SPV)  has  executed  an  agreement  with  BPPI  (Bureau  of  Pharmaceutical public Sector Undertak ing) for facilitating CSCs to set up generic medicine store under the Aushadhi Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3316 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-05
Subject: Bank Account of Nepal Citizens
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI, HARI NARAYAN RAJBHAR

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3316 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2016/SHRAVANA 14, 1938 (SAKA)

## BANK ACCOUNT OF NEPAL CITIZENS

## 3316. SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI: SHRI HARINARAYAN RAJBHAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to allow Nepalese residing in India to open bank accounts in Indian banks on the basis of their local identity cards;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that malpractices which may occur due to forgery in documents; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (b): In terms of regulation 4(4) of Notification No FEMA 5/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time,   persons   resident in Nepal can open accounts in rupees with an authorized dealer in India. The identification papers issued by Nepalese authorities such as Nepalese Citizenship Card and Identity Card issued by local bodies like  Gram  Vikas  Samiti  of  Government  of  Nepal  are  not  'Officially  Valid  Documents (OVDs)' for opening of bank accounts in terms of para 2(d) of the Prevention of Moneylaundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005.

- (c) to (d): Malpractices with regard to forgery of documents in the process of opening of accounts or KYC documentation are dealt with as per the relevant provisions of law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3315 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-05
Subject: Monitoring of Schemes/Projects
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3315 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2016

## MONITORING OF SCHEMES/ PROJECTS

## 3315. SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  entrusted  the  responsibility  for  monitoring  all  the  Central schemes to NITI Aayog with a view to prevent the delay in implementation of Government schemes and  if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  NITI  Aayog  has  monitored  the  ongoing  Central  Government  schemes  and submitted its report to the Government, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of schemes/ projects reported to be running behind schedule; and
- (d) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) The primary responsibility for monitoring the implementation of the central schemes rests with the concerned implementing Departments/ Ministries. The NITI Aayog is fixing the outcomebased quarterly targets for the major schemes of Infrastructure and Social sectors for the financial year 2016-17.
- (b) The NITI Aayog has made outcome-based presentations in respect of the following sectors/ schemes: Power for All; Digital India; Ports; Urban & Rural Housing; Roads; Railways; Education; Health; PMGSY; NRLM; Deen Dayal Uadhaya Antodaya Yojana.
- (c) NITI Aayog has commenced the outcome-based monitoring of major schemes/ programmes only recently (since April 2016). However, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has been monitoring the on-going Central Sector Infrastructure Projects costing  Rs.  150  crore  and  above  on  time  and  cost  overruns  through  its  'Online  Computerised Monitoring System' (OCMS) on the basis of information provided by the project implementation agencies. As on 01.06.2016, a total of 1076 projects are on the monitor of the MoSPI. Of these, 330 projects are running behind schedule.
- (d) The major steps undertaken by MoSPI to ensure completion of Central Sector Infrastructure projects without time and cost overruns include: rigorous project appraisal; On-line Computerised Monitoring  System  (OCMS)  for  better  monitoring;  setting  up  of  Standing  Committees  in  the Ministries for fixation of responsibility for time and cost overruns; regular review of infrastructure projects  by  the  concerned  administrative  Ministries;  and  setting-up  of  Central  Sector  Projects Coordination Committees (CSPCCs) in the States under the concerned Chief Secretaries for removal of bottlenecks and for facilitating the speedy implementation of major projects.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3314 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-05
Subject: Awareness Programme on Immunisation
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SANJAY(KAKA) RAMCHANDRA PATIL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3314 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH AUGUST, 2016

## AWARE NESS PROGRAMME ON IM MUNISATION

## 3314. SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  plan  to  spread  awareness  about  the  curr immunization programme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has organi zed any training programme for health workers engaged in immunization programme, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  other  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  wide  coverage  of  current  immunizat programme in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a):     Yes. Government has a plan to spread awareness which is integral part of Un Immunization programme (UIP).
- (b):      Government of India has recently launched on 14 th July 2016 audio - visual aids featuring celebrity Amitabh Bachchan about importance of routine immunization.

In addition during Mission Indradhanush the print media, electronic media, mid me like Newspaper advertisement, Banners, Posters, Hoardings, Standees, Panels, Info kit, Dangler Leaflet, Bookmarks, and Event collaterals, Interviews/chat shows/panel discussions with channelsTelevision  commercials, Radio  Spots,  were  used. The  interpersonal  communication, facebo ok,  twitter,  hash  tags  etc.  were  also  extensively  used  to  create  awareness about immunization programme.

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(c): Yes Government has organised training programme for health worker in immunization programme. This is a two day training work shop for the health worker.

In addition, Health workers are also trained regularly in vaccine, cold chain hand Universal immunization programme (UIP).

(d) : The  Universal  Immunization  Programme is  being  implemented  across  the  country. However, the progress had been slow and per Rapid Survey of Children (2012 - 13)65% children in  India  receive  all  vaccines  during  their  first  year  of  life.  To  rapidly  increase  im coverage three rounds of M ission Indradhanush was observed from April 2015 in 497 districts o the country and 208.3 lakh children were vaccinated of which 54.5 lakhs children were ful vaccinated. In addition to 55.4 lakh pregnant women were vaccinated against tetanus toxoid

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3312 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-05
Subject: Kidney Ailment
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: KALYAN BANERJEE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3312 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH AUGUST, 2016

## KIDNEY AILMENT

## 3312. SHRI KALYAN BANERJEE:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  any  report  on  global  warming  which  causes  kidn ailments;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective steps taken by the Government to check/prevent such cases?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) & (b) : Indian Council of Medical Research has not conducted any study regarding lin between global warming and kidney ailments. However, as per information received from A India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, there are some reports that global warm ing has some  link  with  kidney  diseases  in  specific  circumstances.  There  is  hypothesis  that warming is leading to an increase in heat extremes and coupled with increasing water sho provides a potential for a new era of environmental crisis and potentially new diseases.
- (c) : Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India has launched a programme named  National  Programme  for  Prevention  and  Control  of  Cancer,  Diabetes  Cardio - va cular Diseases  and  Stroke  (NPCDCS)  which  help  in  reduci ng  non - communicable  diseases  like Diabetes and Hypertension which are also a cause for chronic renal diseases and occurren renal failure. Apart from these, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is also working prepare health systems and residents a gainst dangerous heat waves. The plan creates immediate and longer - term actions to increase preparedness, information - sharing and response coordination to reduce the health impacts of extreme heat on vulnerable populations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3309 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-05
Subject: Fast and Junk Food
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MUKESH RAJPUT

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3309 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH AUGUST, 2016

## FAST AND JUNK FOOD

## 3309. SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the ill effects of fast and junk foods particular problems leading to other diseases;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to curb the use of such fast and junk foods?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) & (b) : As informed by Directorate General of Health Services, Unhealthy dietary hab can lead to Obesity, which is a known risk factor for non - communicable diseases (NCDs) like Diabetes, Cardio - vascular Diseases (CVDs) and certain Cancers. A study conducted by National Institute  of  Nutrition  (NIN),  Hyderabad,  on  assessment  of  ill - effects of  consumption  of Carbonated  Water  beverages  on  health  of  adolescents  and  young  adults,  showed  high increments of body fat in young consumers.
- ( c) : Government of India has launched National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer,  Diabetes,  Cardiovascular  Diseases  and  Stroke  (NPCDCS)  which  is  implemented  for interventions up to District level under the National Health Mission. NPCDCS has a focu awareness  gene ration  for  behavior  and  life - style  changes,  screening  and  early  diagnosis  of persons with high level of risk factors and their treatment and referral (if required) facilities for appropriate management of NCDs.  Apart from this, the consumers are made aware of food safety through consumer awareness programmes launched jointly by the Department Consumer Affairs and the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) which also inclu advertisements  in  different  media,  campaigns,  educational  b ooklets,  information  on  FSSAI website and Mass awareness campaigns.

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