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Lok Sabha Question No. 972 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Digitisation in Notary Portal
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Vijay Baghel, Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Shri Manoj Tiwari, Shri Chandra Prakash Joshi, Smt. Roopkumari Choudhary, Shri Jugal Kishore, Shri Nalin Soren, Shri Shivmangal Singh Tomar, Shri Bhojraj Nag, Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi, Smt. Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 972

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 05 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## DIGITISATION IN NOTARY PORTAL

## Ϯ 972 Shri Vijay Baghel:

Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat:

Shri Bhojraj Nag:

Smt. Roopkumari Choudhary:

Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap:

Shri Nalin Soren:

Smt. Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah:

Shri Manoj Tiwari:

Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi:

Shri Shivmangal Singh Tomar:

Shri Chandra Prakash Joshi:

Shri Jugal Kishore:

Will the Minister of Law and Justice be pleased to state:

- (a) the various services being offered through the dedicated Notary Portal and the manner in which it has simplified and streamlined the processes under the Notaries Act, 1952;
- (b) the total number of digitally signed Certificates of Practice issued through the said portal;
- (c)  the  steps  taken  to  ensure  transparency  and  efficiency  in  document verification and renewal processes; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to add new modules or functionalities in the future to expand the scope of the said portal, if so, the details thereof?

## 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) to (d): The Government has launched the Notary Portal as a dedicated platform for providing online services for the works related to the Notaries Act, 1952  and  the  Notaries  Rules,  1956.  It  is  intended  to  provide  an  online

interface between the Notaries and the Government for various services like submission  of  applications  for  appointment  as  Notaries,  verification  of eligibility for appointment as Notaries, issuance of digitally signed Certificate of Practice as a Notary, renewal of Certificate of Practice, change of practice area, submission of annual return etc. The Notary Portal provides a faceless, paperless,  transparent  and  efficient  system.  Presently,  only  the  module related to verification of documents and eligibility and issuance of digitally signed Certificate of Practice to the newly appointed Notaries is live. Prior to launch of the Notary Portal, Certificate of Practice used to be issued physically to  the  Notaries.  As  on  30.11.2025,  more  than  35,000  digitally  signed Certificates of Practice have been issued to the newly appointed Notaries for various States and Union Territories through the Notary Portal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 968 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Remittance Restrictions on Indian Teachers in Maldives
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 968

## ANSWERED ON- 05/12/2025

## REMITTANCE RESTRICTIONS ON INDIAN TEACHERS IN MALDIVES

968.  Shri Rajmohan Unnithan

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-

(a) whether the Government is aware that Indian teachers in the Maldives are facing severe financial hardship due to stringent remittance ceilings, if  so, the details thereof;

(b)   whether   any   diplomatic   engagement   with   the   Maldives   Monetary Authority is proposed to restore reasonable and lawful remittance levels; and

(c)   if   so,   the   timeline   for   initiating   and   concluding   these   bilateral discussions and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a) Yes, Maldives Monetary Authority allocates a limited amount of US Dollars per month to banks in Maldives to facilitate remittances abroad. This has impacted the ability of banks in Maldives to facilitate remittances

beyond a certain limit for foreign nationals. Indian nationals, earning their salaries in local Maldivian currency (Maldivian Rufiyaa - MVR) have raised the issues faced due to the remittance cap. Indian nationals earning their salaries in US Dollars, however, do not face difficulties in remitting their money to India.

(b & c) The issue has been taken up with the Government of Maldives and the Maldives Monetary Authority, requesting their support in enhancing allocation of US Dollars to banks in Maldives. Due to these efforts, Maldives Monetary Authority has increased the Dollar allocations to SBI Male   in   November   2025,   which   has   resulted   in   SBI   increasing   the remittance ceilings for those employed in education and health sector from USD 150 to USD 300.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 967 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Limited Reach of Palliative Care Services
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Asaduddin Owaisi

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 967 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH DECEMBER, 2025

## LIMITED REACH OF PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES

## 967. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that approximately 10 million patients in India need palliative care annually, as flagged by the WHO, yet only about 4% have received such services, if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government has identified reasons for the limited reach of palliative services in the country, despite the existence of various national programme and policies, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is taking steps to train healthcare workers, including ASHA, ANM
- and paramedical graduates, to fulfill this reach, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the measures taken by the Government to integrate palliative care in primary and community healthcare centers across the country?

## ANSWER THEMINISTEROFSTATEINTHEMINISTRYOFHEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) & (b): As per recent studies, in India an estimated 7 to 10 million people require palliative care annually. Under National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC), the Out Patient, In-Patient palliative care services are being delivered at district hospitals in 600 districts across allStates/Union Territories. Home based palliative care services are also being deliveredby trained Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) and Community volunteers. In the year 2024-25 the number of patients who have availed Out-Patient, In-Patient and Home-based Palliative Care services are 60,82,069 , 25,17,663 and 5,50,056 respectively.
- (c) & (d) : The Government has taken significant steps to train healthcare workers in palliative care, primarily through NPPC, which was launched in 2012. The government has developed a cascade model of training with specific modules for various healthcare providers, including Medical Officers, Staff Nurses, Community Health Officers(CHOs), Auxiliary Nurse Midwifes (ANMs), and ASHA Workers.

Palliative care is one of the 12 essential services delivered at the Ayushman Arogya Mandir(AAM) level. The government is also leveraging teleconsultation services at AAM to provide access to specialists and implementing community-based initiatives to support care. Moreover, Palliative care is integrated with other national programs like National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NPNCD) , Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), and for the elderly to create a more unified approach.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 963 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Action against Illegal Indian Immigrants in US
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Anil Yeshwant Desai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 963 ANSWERED ON- 05/12/2025

ACTION AGAINST ILLEGAL INDIAN IMMIGRANTS IN US 963.    SHRI ANIL YESHWANT DESAI Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :(a) whether it is a fact that several Indians who entered through donkey route were recently deported from US, if  so, the number of people shunted out by US Government to India during last three years; (b) whether similar treatment was meted out to Indians in other countries, if  so, the details thereof; (c) whether such incident brought down the image of our country; (d) if  so, whether any action has been taken against such illegal Indian Immigrants; and (e) if  so, the details thereof  and if  not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a) to (c)  US Government usually deports individuals who are found to have (i) illegally entered the U.S., (ii) have overstayed their visa validity,   (iii)   have   been   found   living   in   the   U.S.   without   any documentation,   or   (iv)   have   criminal   conviction   against   them. Government   of   India   works   in   close   coordination   with   the   US Government on these deportation operations. All deportations are subject to an unambiguous verification of their Indian nationality.

The number of Indian nationals deported from the US to India in the last three years is placed below:

| Year                     |   No. of Indian nationals deported from US |
|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| 2023                     |                                        617 |
| 2024                     |                                       1368 |
| 2025 (as of 21 November) |                                       3155 |

There   is   no   accurate   information   available   in   respect   of   other countries.

(d   &   e)   The   State/UT   governments   are   primarily   responsible   for prevention,   detection,   investigation   and   prosecution   of   crimes related   to   human   trafficking   and   illegal   migration.   The   Central Government supplements the initiatives of the States/UTs through advisories, public awareness   and   information   sharing, in coordination with 16 Protector of Emigrants (PoEs) offices across India. Several State/UT law enforcement agencies, in cordination with central agencies have conducted joint raids and taken strict action   against   illegal   agents   and   networks   involved   in   illegal migration, including filing of FIRs. Central agencies, including NIA have also identified several individuals for the purpose of filing FIRs in the matters related to human   trafficking, which is an ongoing process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 962 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Enrollment of Cadets in NCC
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Dr. Bhola Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 962

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## ENROLLMENT OF CADETS IN NCC

962 . DR. BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of cadets enrolled in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in the country during the last five years along with the manner in which this figure has grown;
- (b)  the  number  and  percentage  of  girl  cadets  enrolled  during  the  said  period, Junior  Divisionwise/Senior Division-wise;
- (c)  the  number  of  new  NCC  units  sanctioned/activated  during  the  said  period  and  their geographical coverage;
- (d)  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  encourage  the  participation  of  more  girls  and strengthen infrastructure for female cadets in NCC; and
- (e) the details of follow-up monitoring systems in place to track retention, progression to leadership roles and transition of cadets into the Armed Forces?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a) & (b)  Number of NCC cadets enrolled and percentage of Girl Cadets are as under:

|   Year |   Total Number of Cadets enrolled |   Senior wing Girls |   Junior Wing Girls |   Total Enrollment of Girl Cadets |   Percentage of Girl Cadets |
|--------|-----------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------|
|   2021 |                           1464727 |              229005 |              291021 |                            520026 |                       35.5  |
|   2022 |                           1481279 |              234490 |              294850 |                            529340 |                       35.74 |
|   2023 |                           1514518 |              252602 |              308109 |                            560711 |                       37.02 |
|   2024 |                           1533866 |              268774 |              327966 |                            596740 |                       38.9  |
|   2025 |                           1558199 |              282579 |              351225 |                            633804 |                       40.68 |

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

(c)    During  the  last  five  years,  a  total  of  04  (four)  NCC  units  have  been  raised  in  the  Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

(d)  Measures taken include upgradation of training infrastructure, standardisation of the NCC Curriculum and Drill Modules to ensure equal training opportunities for women cadets, increased induction of women Associate NCC Officers (ANOs) and Permanent Commissioned Officers and mandatory  presence  of  women  ANOs,  Lady  Officers,  trained  women  instructor  and  women medical staff at campus.

(e)  The details of recruitment of NCC cadets in the Armed forces and their further progression in the services is maintained by the three services.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 959 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Imposed of USD on Remittances in Maldives
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 959

## ANSWERED ON- 05/12/2025

## IMPOSED OF USD ON REMITTANCES IN MALDIVES

959. Shri Anto Antony

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-

(a) whether the Government is aware that the State Bank of  India (SBI), Maldives has reportedly imposed a USD 150 cap on monthly remittances, if  so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has received any complaints in this regard and if  so, the details thereof;

(c) the present status of this reported remittance cap; and

(d) the action has been taken by the Government at diplomatic level on said issue?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a) to (b): Yes, Maldives Monetary Authority allocates a limited amount of US Dollars per month to banks in Maldives to facilitate remittances abroad. This has impacted the ability of banks in Maldives to facilitate

remittances beyond a certain limit for foreign nationals. Indian nationals, earning their salaries in local Maldivian currency (Maldivian Rufiyaa MVR) have raised the issues faced due to the remittance cap. Indian nationals earning their salaries in US Dollars, however, do not face difficulties in remitting their money to India.

(c) to (d): The issue has been taken up with the Government of Maldives and the Maldives Monetary Authority on priority, requesting their support in enhancing allocation of US Dollars to banks in Maldives. Due to these efforts, Maldives Monetary Authority has increased the Dollar allocations to SBI Male in November 2025 as also the remittance ceilings (to USD 300) for those employed in education and health sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 958 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: CSR funds for Anganwadi Centres
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Sribharat Mathukumilli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 958

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2025

## CSR FUNDS FOR ANGANWADI CENTRES

## 958.     SHRI SRIBHARAT MATHUKUMILLI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  maintains  data  on  corporate  entities  or  companies  that  have contributed  funds  under  Corporate  Social  Responsibility  towards  the  construction, renovation, or upgradation of Anganwadi Centres;
- (b) if so, the details thereof during the last five years, State-wise and year-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  proposed  or  implemented  any  incentive  mechanisms  to encourage  CSR  contributions  for  strengthening  Anganwadi  infrastructure,  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  in  consultation  with  the  Ministry  of  Corporate  Affairs,  has formulated any specific guidelines to facilitate the channeling of CSR funds towards the development of Anganwadi Centres and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR)

(a) to (c) No, Sir.

However, in order to provide an impetus to the construction of Anganwadi centres across the country, States and UTs have been advised to continue to tap funds for construction of AWC buildings from various schemes such as MPLADs, MLALADS, BRGF (Backward Regions Grant Fund), RIDF (Rural Infrastructure Development Fund), Finance Commission Grants to Panchayati Raj Institutions, National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), Multi-Sectoral Development Programme (MSDP) of Ministry of Minority Affairs, etc. States at their level in their own  discretion  have  been  advised  to  involve  Individuals,  Companies,  Business  Houses  and Institution of repute, CSR funds for construction of AWCs purely on pro bono basis without any obligation. Similarly, the DMs may encourage/mobilize resources for this purely on pro bono basis and without any obligation. States and UTs have been advised to encourage funding of Anganwadi Infrastructure  e.g.,  Toilets,  Rain  Water  Harvesting  Systems  (RWHSs),  Drinking  Water  &

Sanitation (DWS) etc., or any aspect of Anganwadi activity such as ECCE material, furniture, cooking utensils, kitchen infrastructure, storage facility, etc.

(d)  Ministry  has  issued  O.M  dated  29 th November,  2024  to  facilitate  collaboration  with organizations,  individuals,  corporates  etc  for  carrying  out  different  activities  under  the  three Missions  namely  Mission  Saksham  Anganwadi  and  Poshan  2.0,  Mission  Shakti  and  Mission Vatsalya. Details are available on the website of the Ministry https://wcd.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 957 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Cancer Treatment Facilities at AIIMS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. - 957

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05/12/2025

## CANCERTREATMENTFACILITIES ATAIIMS

## 957. SHRI JAGADISH CHANDRA BARMABASUNIA

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

- (a) the details of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) that have functional cancer treatment facilities and are currently operational;
- (b) the total number of Government hospitals that have cancer care facilities in the country, State-wise; and
- (c) the total number of registered oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and nurses in all cancer care hospitals across the country, as of 31st October, 2025?

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

(a): Cancer treatment facilities are functional in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi and 18 AIIMS set up under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).

(b) & (c): Public Health is a State subject. However, to enhance the facilities for tertiary care of cancer, under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, financial assistance is provided to States and Union Territories for setting up of State Cancer Institutes (SCIs) and Tertiary Care Cancer Centres (TCCCs). Till date, 39 Institutions (19 SCI and 20 TCCC) have been approved under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 955 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-05
Subject: Implementation Status of the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Shri P C Mohan, Shri Ganesh Singh, Ms Kangna Ranaut, Shri Damodar Agrawal, Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva, Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai, Shri Naba Charan Majhi, Smt. Smita Uday Wagh, Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya, Dr. Bhola Singh, Smt. Himadri Singh, Shri Vijay Baghel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 955 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 TH DECEMBER, 2025

## IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF THE STATE HEALTH REGULATORY EXCELLENCE INDEX

## 955. SHRI JASHUBHAI BHILUBHAI RATHVA:

DR. BHOLASINGH:

SHRI P C MOHAN:

SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL:

SMT. HIMADRI SINGH:

SMT. SHOBHANABEN MAHENDRASINH BARAIYA:

SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL:

SMT. SMITAUDAY WAGH:

SHRI GANESH SINGH:

MS KANGNARANAUT:

SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI:

SHRI NABACHARAN MAJHI:

SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

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

- (a) the current status of implementation of the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index (SHRESTH) launched by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) across the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the specific progress achieved by the State of Maharashtra, considering its major pharmaceutical presence;
- (c) the details of the eligibility criteria and parameters being used to evaluate the performance of State and Union Territory drug regulatory authorities under the said Index;
- (d) whether the Government has identified any gaps or challenges during its initial phase of implementation particularly in States with high drug manufacturing activity in Maharashtra and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to address them; and
- (f) the manner in which the SHRESTH Index is expected to strengthen regulatory capacity and ensure the quality and safety of medicines across the country including Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Jalgaon Lok Sabha Constituency?

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

(a) to (f): The State Health Regulatory Excellence Index (SHRESTH) has been operationalized and was launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on 12th August, 2025. States submit the data on predefined metrics to Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) which is collected by 25 th of every month; scored and shared with all States/UTs.

SHRESTH Index is a virtual gap assessment tool designed to assist States/UTs to assess their current regulatory status. It provides a structured framework for evaluating key regulatory functions such as inspections, licensing, & product testing and encourage improved compliance and timely regulatory action through periodic scoring and benchmarking.

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