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Functioning of CDSCO *361. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö׸¾ÖÖ¸ Û »µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has reviewed the functioning of Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO); (b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; (c) whether any complaint has been registered regarding the death of any person due to use of spurious/counterfeit medicine during the last five years and the current year; and (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken on such complaints? Revival or Promotion of Handicrafts *362. SHRI JAMYANG TSERING NAMGYAL: 148 Will the Minister of TEXTILES ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is taking/ propose to take any steps to revive/ promote handicrafts and handloom industry in Ladakh; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the amount, if any, spent/earmarked to promote handicrafts/handloom in Ladakh; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? YuWaah Programme †*363. SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA: SHRI A. RAJA: Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT ´Ö×Æ»ÖÖ †Öî¸ ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛ ÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (a) the salient features of “YuWaah” programme, recently launched by the Government across the country and the details of the funds proposed to be spent for the same, State/UT-wise including Gujarat and Tamil Nadu; (b) the number and details of States which are likely to be included under this programme; (c) whether the Government has tied up with UNICEF or signed any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with any other organisation under this programme, if so, the details thereof; (d) the details of the sectors likely to be included under this programme and the targets fixed thereunder; and (e) whether the Government is planning to include rural areas (especially women) under this programme, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including Gujarat and Tamil Nadu and the time by which the programme is likely to be implemented? Centres of Excellence for Handicrafts *364. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY: SHRI REBATI TRIPURA: Will the Minister of TEXTILES ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has any proposal to establish centres of excellence for handicrafts including tribal handicrafts; (b) if so, the details thereof, especially in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh and Dhalai and Tripura East in Tripura; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) the details of plan outlay, if any, for the same and the time by which such centres are likely to be set up? Linkage between Educational Institutes and Industry *365. SHRIMATI RITA BAHUGUNA JOSHI: Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛ ß ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken steps for improving the linkage between educational institutes and industry to promote research and development that meets the demands of the market; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the steps taken by the Government for promoting the contribution of women scientists in the field of Science and Technology; (d) the achievements of the Government with respect to the “Scheme for Young Scientists and Technologists” in addressing the problems of the society; and (e) the achievements of the Government under the scheme ‘Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research Programme (INSPIRE)’? Allopathic Course for AYUSH Doctors *366. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN: Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛ ×“Ö×Û ŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ †Öî¸ ÆÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to start short term course regarding LOK SABHA ______ List of Questions for ORAL ANSWERS Friday, December 13, 2019/Agrahayana 22, 1941 (Saka) ______ (Ministries of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH); Earth Sciences; Environment, Forest and Climate Change; Health and Family Welfare; Information and Broadcasting; Science and Technology; Textiles; Women and Child Development) (†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛ ×“Ö×Û ŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ †Öî¸ ÆÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ); ¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö; ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸ÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö׸¾ÖÖ¸ Û »µÖÖÞÖ; ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸ÞÖ; ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛ ß; ¾ÖáÖ; ´Ö×Æ»ÖÖ †Öî¸ ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛ ÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡ÖÖ»ÖµÖ ) ______ Total Number of Questions — 20 † Original notice of the question received in Hindi.

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Functioning of CDSCO

*361. SHRI SUNIL KUMARMONDAL:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasreviewed the functioning of Central DrugsStandard Control Organisation (CDSCO);

(b) if so, the details and the outcomethereof;

(c) whether any complaint has beenregistered regarding the death of any persondue to use of spurious/counterfeit medicineduring the last five years and the currentyear; and

(d) if so, the details thereof along withthe action taken on such complaints?

Revival or Promotion of Handicrafts

*362. SHRI JAMYANG TSERINGNAMGYAL:

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Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is taking/propose to take any steps to revive/promote handicrafts and handloomindustry in Ladakh;

(b) if so, the details thereof along withthe amount, if any, spent/earmarked topromote handicrafts/handloom in Ladakh;and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

YuWaah Programme

†*363. SHRI PARBHUBHAINAGARBHAI VASAVA:

SHRI A. RAJA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the salient features of “YuWaah”programme, recently launched by the

Government across the country and thedetails of the funds proposed to be spentfor the same, State/UT-wise includingGujarat and Tamil Nadu;

(b) the number and details of Stateswhich are likely to be included under thisprogramme;

(c) whether the Government has tiedup with UNICEF or signed anyMemorandum of Understanding (MoU)with any other organisation under thisprogramme, if so, the details thereof;

(d) the details of the sectors likely tobe included under this programme and thetargets fixed thereunder; and

(e) whether the Government isplanning to include rural areas (especiallywomen) under this programme, if so, thedetails thereof, State/UT-wise includingGujarat and Tamil Nadu and the time bywhich the programme is likely to beimplemented?

Centres of Excellence for Handicrafts

*364. SHRI VIJAY KUMARDUBEY:

SHRI REBATI TRIPURA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has anyproposal to establish centres of excellencefor handicrafts including tribal handicrafts;

(b) if so, the details thereof, especiallyin Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh and Dhalaiand Tripura East in Tripura;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the details of plan outlay, if any,for the same and the time by which suchcentres are likely to be set up?

Linkage between EducationalInstitutes and Industry

*365. SHRIMATI RITABAHUGUNA JOSHI:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY

×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takensteps for improving the linkage betweeneducational institutes and industry topromote research and development thatmeets the demands of the market;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the steps taken by the Governmentfor promoting the contribution of womenscientists in the field of Science andTechnology;

(d) the achievements of theGovernment with respect to the “Schemefor Young Scientists and Technologists” inaddressing the problems of the society; and

(e) the achievements of theGovernment under the scheme ‘Innovationin Science Pursuit for Inspired ResearchProgramme (INSPIRE)’?

Allopathic Course for AYUSH Doctors

*366. SHRI N.K.PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Ö ì¤ü, µÖÖ êÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto start short term course regarding

LOK SABHA______

List of Questions for ORAL ANSWERSFriday, December 13, 2019/Agrahayana 22, 1941 (Saka)

______

(Ministries of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha andHomoeopathy (AYUSH); Earth Sciences; Environment, Forest and Climate

Change; Health and Family Welfare; Information and Broadcasting;Science and Technology; Textiles; Women and Child Development)

(†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖÛéúןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ü ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ); ¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö; ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ,¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ; ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ; ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß;

¾ÖáÖ; ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡ÖÖ»ÖµÖ )______

Total Number of Questions — 20

† Original notice of the question received in Hindi.

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Allopathy system of medicines forAYUSH doctors and if so, the detailsthereof;

(b) whether the Government hasnoticed that a holistic approach oftreatment is necessary for healthcare, if so,the details of the action taken in this regard;

(c) whether the Government proposesto start holistic healthcare centres/unitsthroughout the country in all the hospitalsincluding those under AYUSH, if so, thedetails thereof;

(d) whether the Government proposesto launch programmes for creatingawareness among the people about thebenefits of holistic healthcare and lifestyle;and

(e) if so, the details thereof and thesteps taken by the Government thereon?

Cotton Production in Andhra Pradesh

*367. SHRI KESINENI SRINIVAS:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether there has been a decline inproduction of cotton in Andhra Pradeshafter bifurcation of the State in 2014, if so,the details of the year-wise productionduring the period and the reasons for declinein production and also the estimatedproduction of cotton in the State duringthe next three years;

(b) whether it is also a fact that textilemills in Andhra Pradesh are likely to payhigher taxes to procure cotton fromTelangana and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any measures have beentaken by the Government to provide reliefto textile mills in Andhra Pradesh;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Women in Scientific Research

†*368. SHRI RAVI KISHAN:SHRI CHANDRA

PRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY

×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether any task force has beenconstituted for the promotion of womentalent in scientific research;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thestatus thereof;

(c) whether the Government hasaccepted the reports submitted by the saidtask force for the purpose;

(d) if so, the details thereof along withthe action taken by the Governmentthereon;

(e) whether the Governmentproposes to include more women talent inscientific research in the country; and

(f) if so, the details thereof along withthe action taken in this regard?

Entrepreneurship Among Women

*369. SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether any fresh initiatives havebeen taken by the Ministry to promoteentrepreneurship among the women in thecountry, specially in Uttar Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Kidney Patients

†*370. SHRIMATI ANNPURNADEVI:

SHRI SADASHIV KISANLOKHANDE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the kidney related diseasesare increasing rapidly in the country;

(b) whether the number of kidneypatients have doubled during the lasttwenty-five years, if so, the details thereofand the reaction of the Governmentthereto;

(c) whether the Union Governmentkeeps the year-wise record of the numberof kidney patients in the country;

(d) if not, the strategy adopted by theUnion Government to prevent kidneydiseases in the absence of the above record;and

(e) the corrective measures taken bythe Government in this regard?

Cancer Among Women

*371. DR. AMAR SINGH:SHRI CHANDESHWAR

PRASAD:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the cases of cervical andbreast cancer among women is on the rise

in the country, if so, the details thereofindicating the number of such cases reportedduring each of the last three years, State/UT-wise;

(b) whether the Government hasconducted any study/assessment in thisregard and if so, the details and outcomethereof;

(c) whether the Government has anyproposal to make cancer check-upmandatory for women of certain age and ifso, the details thereof;

(d) the steps taken/proposed to betaken for regular screening of such diseasesin women to ensure early detection andtreatment;

(e) whether the Government proposesto introduce the Human Papilloma VirusDNA test at affordable cost, if so, the detailsthereof; and

(f) whether the Government proposesto offer free cancer treatment in all privateand Government hospitals?

Cash Transfers under Poshan Abhiyaan

*372. SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.:SHRIMATI APARAJITA

SARANGI:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the pilot programme forcash transfers under Poshan Abhiyaan topregnant/lactating mothers as well aschildren between the age of six months tothree years has been initiated;

(b) if so, the list of names of districtswhere the pilot programme is beingimplemented, State-wise; and

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(c) the details of amount disbursedunder the said pilot programme so far?

Ageing Population

*373. SHRI MAGUNTASREENIVASULU REDDY:

SHRI P.V. MIDHUNREDDY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that withdeclining fertility, reduction in mortalityand increasing survival at older ages, theshift in age structure from young to old islikely to give rise to major public healthcare burden;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government isprepared to meet the requirements of thisshift with little emphasis on improvingelderly care structure, health care structureetc.;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Conservation of Environment

†*374. SHRI JANARDANMISHRA:

SHRI RODMAL NAGAR:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasformulated any scheme to carry out third

party monitoring by fixing corporateresponsibility towards the conservation ofthe environment;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; and

(c) if not, the steps being taken bythe Government for the effectiveimplementation of the schemes pertainingto the conservation of the environment?

Central Regulatory Agency forAYUSH Drugs

†*375. SHRI JUGAL KISHORESHARMA:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has setup/proposes to set up any CentralRegulatory Agency for AYUSH drugs/systems in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thetime by which such regulatory mechanismis likely to be put in place in the country;and

(c) if not, the manner in which theGovernment proposes to regulate AYUSHdrugs/systems in the country?

Effects of Pollution on HimalayanGlaciers

†*376. SHRI AJAY TAMTA:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether scientists have observedthat glaciers in the Himalayan States havebeen adversely affected by pollution 217ng/m3 of PM 0.5 carbon black;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the steps taken by the Governmentto deal with the said situation and protectHimalayan glaciers;

(d) whether several incidents ofinappropriate waste management andrecycling, improper burning of garbageincluding plastic in Himalayan States havecome to the notice of the Government;and

(e) if so, the details thereof and thecorrective measures taken along with thefunds released to State Governments tocheck/restrict such incidents during the lastthree years?

Silk Production

*377. SHRI SELVAM G.:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the total quantity of silk producedin the country particularly in Tamil Naduduring each of the last three years, State-wise;

(b) whether the Government has failedto achieve the targets fixed for the growthof silk production and if so, the detailsthereof and the corrective steps taken bythe Government in this regard;

(c) the details of export of silk and itsproducts during the said period, country-wise and foreign exchange earned therefromalong with the names of importingcountries;

(d) the amount of funds allocated bythe Government for the production of silkduring each of the last three years and thecurrent year; and

(e) whether the Governmentproposes to take steps to ensureprice stabilization of cocoon to protectthe silk growers, if so, the detailsthereof?

Study on Global Warming

*378. SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Governmenthas conducted or proposes to conduct adetailed study on global warming anddepletion of sources of water as a resultthereof;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thetechnologies proposed to be used or beingput into use to address the issue;

(c) whether the Government hasconducted any study on the impact ofglobal warming on marine flora and fauna;and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Healthcare Facilities inScheduled Districts

*379. SHRI JUAL ORAM:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

† Original notice of the question received in Hindi.

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INDEX(Ministry-wise)

Ayurveda,Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani,

Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) : 366, 375

Earth Sciences :

Environment, Forest and Climate Change : 374, 376, 378

Health and Family Welfare : 361, 370, 371, 373, 379, 380

Information and Broadcasting :

Science and Technology : 365, 368

Textiles : 362, 364, 367, 377

Women and Child Development : 363, 369, 372.

(a) whether the Government is awareof the poor healthcare facilities in thescheduled districts of the country;

(b) if so, whether the Governmentproposes to sponsor any Central schemefor the people of the scheduled areas of thecountry;

(c) if so, the details thereof along withthe time by which it will be implemented;and

(d) if not, the alternative stepsproposed to be taken by the Governmentfor providing proper healthcare facilitiesto the people residing in such areas?

National Eligibility-cum-EntranceTest (NEET)

*380. SHRI T.R. BAALU:SHRI M. SELVARAJ:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

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(a) whether only 100 students gotmedical admissions through NationalEligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)without taking any private coaching classesout of 4850 seats during the currentacademic year in Government and selffinancing colleges in Tamil Nadu;

(b) whether the Government hasreceived any request from the States/UTsincluding Tamil Nadu seeking exemptionfrom NEET for admission into MBBScourse, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is awareof the observation of Madras High Courtto scrap NEET for being unfair toGovernment school students, if so, thedetails thereof;

(d) whether the Governmentproposes to scrap NEET or give exemptionto Tamil Nadu and other such applicantStates/UTs from NEET in the interest ofthe poor and rural students in gettingmedical admission; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and actiontaken thereon?

NEW DELHI; SNEHLATA SHRIVASTAVA

December 7, 2019 Secretary General

Agrahayana 16, 1941 (Saka)

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Corruption in CDSCO

4141. SHRI SUSHIL KUMARSINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the steps taken by the Governmentto curb the corruption in Central DrugsStandard Control Organisation (CDSCO)in the light of the recent arrest of DeputyDrugs Controller;

(b) whether his Ministry/CDSCO isplanning to investigate all the drugsapproved by this official since 2007 asbribes might have been exchanged forapprovals and if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the CDSCO has taken anyaction against a certain company as the saidofficial was arrested for giving approval toa drug manufactured by this company andif so, the details thereof and if not, thereasons for this inaction; and

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(e) whether CDSCO/his Ministry isplanning to cancel the licence of this drugmanufacturer as there is a high probabilitythat the previous approvals might also havebeen acquired in exchange of bribes and ifso, the details thereof?

IFM Practitioners

4142. SHRI DEVUSINHJESINGHBHAICHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awarethat there are about 8 lakh Institute forFunctional Medicine (IFM) registeredpractitioners in India, if so, the detailsthereof;

(b) whether in the prevailing acts thereis provision of allowing IFM registeredpractitioners to practice modern/allopathicmedicine, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the proposed amendmentsin draft Bill connected with IFM willprohibit practice of modern/allopathicmedicines by IFM registered practitioners,if so, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government hasreceived suggestions from people’srepresentatives regarding inclusion of IFMpractitioners in the proposed Bill, if so,the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government will takethe views of various State Governmentsand people’s representative/experts in thisregard before taking any final decision toinclude IFM practitioners to practicemodern/allopathic medicines; and

(f) the Government’s view in thisregard?

Fake News

4143. SHRI VINOD KUMARSONKAR:

SHRIMATI SANGEETAKUMARI SINGH DEO:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takenserious note of rising incidences of fakenews on social media and digital platformsand has decided to set up a fact-checkingmodule under the Ministry of Informationand Broadcasting;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the mechanism would beexpanded to the electronic media as well;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) the number of such cases of fakenews reported against the Government andGovernment establishments during each of

the last three years and the action taken bythe Government thereon; and

(f) the other concrete steps being takenby the Government in this regard?

Juvenile Justice Act

4144. SHRI RAVNEET SINGHBITTU:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has anyscheme for training children in child careunder the Juvenile Justice Act;

(b) the details of the children who havegained employment through skill trainingprogrammes under the Juvenile Justice Act;and

(c) whether the Government hasprovided increased funding for theseprogrammes in Punjab, if so, the detailsthereof, if not, the reasons therefor?

Plight of Sanskrit Newspapers

4145. SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takennote of the plight of Sanskrit newspapersdespite the Prime Ministers’ campaign torevive the glory of Sanskrit in the country,if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government is awarethat dozens of Sanskrit newspapers are onthe verge of closing down due to non-patronage and financial support;

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List of Questions for WRITTEN ANSWERSFriday, December 13, 2019/Agrahayana 22, 1941 (Saka)

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(Ministries of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha andHomoeopathy (AYUSH); Earth Sciences; Environment, Forest and Climate

Change; Health and Family Welfare; Information and Broadcasting;Science and Technology; Textiles; Women and Child Development)

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(c) whether the Government alreadyhave any scheme to promote Sanskritnewspapers, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the measures being taken by theGovernment to protect the identity ofSanskrit newspapers in the country?

Regulation for Food and Drugs

4146. SHRI HIBI EDEN:SHRI P.C.

GADDIGOUDAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the FSSAI (Food Safetyand Standards Authority of India) has anyproposal to rate the eateries in the countryon the basis of the quality of food servedby them;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is proposed to bring innew regulations to check the reuse ofcooking oil by the caterers, if so, the detailsthereof;

(d) whether the Government proposesto implement new regulator for food anddrugs; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Failure of Drug Samples

†4147. SHRI KHAGEN MURMU:SHRI ANANTKUMAR

HEGDE:SHRI RAMESHBHAI

LAVJIBHAI DHADUK:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

punishment for possession andtransmission of child pornography;

(b) if so, the details thereof along withthe number of persons who have beenbooked and charged for the said offence;and

(c) the steps taken by the Governmentto implement POCSO Act in letter andspirit?

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

†4149. SHRI ARUN SAO:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the salient features and the presentstatus of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’programme;

(b) whether the Government have anyplan to include more districts in thisprogramme, if so, the details thereof, State-wise and district-wise;

(c) whether the Government havereceived any proposal/request to bring theScheduled Castes dominated district ofMungeli, Chhattisgarh under the saidprogramme;

(d) if so, the details thereof along withthe decision taken by the Governmentthereon; and

(e) the details of the financialassistance provided by the Government forthe said programme during the current year,State/UT-wise including Chhattisgarh?

Spinning Mill for Cotton Farmers inOdisha

4150. SHRIMATI MANJULATAMANDAL:

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Central DrugsStandard Control Organisation (CDSCO)in August-September 2019, has submittedany report regarding failure of samples ofmany drugs including the drugs used intreatment of diseases like Heart, Kidney,Blood Pressure, Thyroid, Malaria etc.;

(b) if so, the details thereof company-wise, along with the action being taken bythe Government against such companies;

(c) whether the Government is awarethat spurious drugs including expired drugswith repacking, are openly sold in thecountry which is harmful to precioushuman life;

(d) if so, the reaction of theGovernment thereto along with the numberof cases registered related to sale ofsubstandard or counterfeit medicine duringthe last five years, State/UT-wise;

(e) whether any death has beenreported due to use of substandard orcounterfeit medicine, if so, the detailsthereof; and

(f) the steps taken/proposed to betaken to check such tendencies inco-operation with the Ministry ofChemicals and Fertilizers and StateGovernments?

Protection of Children fromSexual Offence

4148. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHARBELLANA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Protection of Childrenfrom Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act wasamended earlier with provision for stringent

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state the steps to be taken foraccording necessary support to establishmodern spinning mill for the interest ofcotton farmers in the State of Odisha?

e-Waste

4151. SHRI RITESH PANDEY:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the policy forregulation of e-waste management;

(b) whether implementation of thesaid policy has met with challenges owingto the unorganised nature of the recyclingindustry and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether due to the unorganizednature of the recycling industry in Indiaimplementing this policy has met withseveral challenges;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Ministry runs anyawareness programmes to apprise suchpeople working in the recycling industryor recycling clusters about the hazards ofimproper treatment of e-waste; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

DD National Channel

†4152. SHRI HARISH DWIVEDI:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

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be pleased to state:

(a) the present status of theprogrammes and the numbers of viewersof DD National Channel;

(b) whether the Government hasallocated/released any funds for improvingthe programme content/increasing thenumbers of viewers of the above channel;and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Medical Benefits to DependentParents of Employees

†4153. SHRI DHARAMBIRSINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the criteria fixed forgetting medical benefit by the dependentparents of Central GovernmentEmployees;

(b) the reasons for not bringing thepensioners of State Governments underCGHS though they are dependent parentsof the Central Government employees;

(c) whether there is any scheme forproviding medical facility to the dependentparents of employees of private sector;

(d) if so, the time by when this facilityis likely to be extended to the parents ofCentral Government Employees; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Illegal Sand Mining from Rivers

4154. MS. LOCKETCHATTERJEE:

the country are facing threats to its habitatdue to encroachments and other affiliated/associated reasons;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the number of wildlife sanctuariesin the country, State/UT-wise;

(d) whether the Government has anyproposal to set up new wildlife sanctuariesin the country; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

NFHS

4157. DR. PRITAMGOPINATHRAOMUNDE:

SHRI CHANDRA SEKHARSAHU:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether a child bride is more thandoubly prone to health problems than agrown-up woman and as per WHO report,11 percent of the births worldwide areamong adolescents, they account for23 per cent of the overall burden ofdiseases, if so, the facts thereof and thereaction of the Government thereto;

(b) whether the National FamilyHealth Survey (NFHS) 2015-16 alsoshowed that 26.8 percent women aremarried off before they turned 18, if so,whether currently child marriages are validin India;

(c) whether there is a proposal toamend section 3 of the Prohibition of ChildMarriage Act, under which a child marriageis only voidable at the option of thecontracting parties and to amend the lawthat allows child marriage to continue; and

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awarethat illegal sand mining from rivers isrampant in West Bengal;

(b) if so, the details thereof along withits environmental effects; and

(c) the corrective measures taken bythe Government in this regard?

Lake Beautification Projects

4155. SHRI RAJENDRAAGRAWAL:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government isundertaking any lake beautification projectsacross the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof along withthe details of such projects, their locationsand stipulated time of completion of suchprojects, State/UT-wise includingUttar Pradesh?

Threat to Wildlife

4156. PROF. SAUGATA RAY:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awarethat a large number of species of wildlife in

(d) if so, the details thereof and thetime by which it will be finalized?

Protection of One-hornedRhinoceros

4158. DR. HEENA GAVIT:SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:DR. DNV

SENTHILKUMAR S.:SHRI SHRIRANG APPA

BARNE:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of one-hornedrhinoceros in the country as on date, Stateand forest-wise;

(b) the number of such one-hornedrhinoceros that perished naturally and ofthose killed by poachers in the last decade,year and State-wise;

(c) whether the Government proposesto review the existing wildlife protectionmechanism in the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof and theaction taken by the Government in thisregard;

(e) the problem faced by theGovernment in ensuring protection torhinoceros and other endangered animals;and

(f) the steps taken by the Governmentto prevent the rampant poaching of theseendangered animals in various national parksand wildlife sanctuaries?

CSIR-IMTECH

4159. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHARSAHU:

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DR. PRITAMGOPINATHRAOMUNDE:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY

×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the National ResearchLaboratory CSIR-Institute of MicrobialTechnology (CSIR-IMTECH) isconsidering to establish “High End SkillDevelopment Centres” equipped with nextgeneration technologies, like gene editingand single-molecule biomarker detection;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the number of High End SkillDevelopment Centres proposed to beset up;

(d) whether the Government hasidentified the places where these centresare likely to be set up, if so, the detailsthereof and the progress made so far in thisregard;

(e) the facilities proposed to beprovided in these centres; and

(f) the extent to which it is likely tohelp in scaling employability skills forgraduates and post graduates who areaspiring to make a career in the life sciencesector?

HLL Lifecare Limited

4160. SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:SHRI KULDEEP RAI

SHARMA:SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY

TATKARE:DR. AMOL RAMSING

KOLHE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

Research in TraditionalSystem of Medicines

4162. SHRI RAJAAMARESHWARA NAIK:

DR. JAYANTA KUMARROY:

DR. SUKANTAMAJUMDAR:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasany schemes to promote research intraditional system of medicine inHimalayan region;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the measures taken by theGovernment regarding development andpromotion of Sowa-Rigpa system ofmedicine?

Female Labour Force ParticipationRate

4163. SHRI SANJAY KAKAPATIL:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the initiatives taken by theMinistry to encourage womenparticipation in labour force in India inview of World Bank report whichranks India at 121 out of 131 countries interms of female labour force participationrate;

be pleased to state:

(a) whether HLL Lifecare Limited issupplying its products to different Statesin the country and if so, the details thereofalong with the quantum of sales duringeach of the last three years and the currentyear;

(b) whether there are any liaisonagents or distributors to do business withrespective State Governments and if so,the quantum of commission paid to themand the value additions offered by them;

(c) whether HLL Lifecare is having afull time Director Marketing, if so, thedetails thereof;

(d) the reasons for engaging agents byHLL Lifecare to do business with StateGovernments; and

(e) whether the HLL Lifecare willconsider offering discounts to States insteadof paying commission to agents to retaincompetitive edge in the market, if so, thedetails thereof?

Medical Device Park

†4161. SHRI DIPSINHSHANKARSINHRATHOD:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Governmentproposes to set up a medical device park;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thenumber of such parks including theirproposed locations and the time by whichthe said parks are likely to be set up, State/UT-wise including Gujarat; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

(b) the steps taken by the Ministry toimprove female labour force participationin Rural India in view of ILO report in whichfemale labour force participation in Indiahad dropped from 35 per cent in 1990 to27 per cent in 2014;

(c) the steps taken by the Ministry toprovide safe and stable transport to urbanworking women for economic developmentof modern India;

(d) the details of current data ofnumber of employed women in organizedand unorganized sectors; and

(e) the details of current data ofnumber of women employed in rural andurban areas and its State-wise break up?

Central Council for Research inAyurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)

4164. SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:SHRI PRATAPRAO

JADHAV:SHRI BIDYUT BARAN

MAHATO:SHRI SANJAY SADASHIV

RAO MANDLIK:SHRI GAJANAN

KIRTIKAR:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Ö ì¤ü, µÖÖ êÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether Central Council forResearch in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)under his Ministry has entered into aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU)with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

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and Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences(ILBS) for cooperation in the field ofResearch and Development and Trainingin Ayurveda and Traditional Medicinerecently;

(b) if so, the details thereof along withthe terms and conditions of the MoU;

(c) whether the Government has alsosigned MoUs with other countriesincluding World Health Organization(WHO) for cooperation in the areas oftraditional systems of medicine andhomoeopathy;

(d) if so, the details of the MoUs alongwith the terms and conditions thereof andthe benefits likely to accrue to the countryin this regard, country-wise;

(e) the total expenditure incurred bythe Government for promotion ofInternational Cooperation during each ofthe last three years and the current year;and

(f) the steps taken/being taken by theGovernment to promote traditionalmedicine through education across thecountry and worldwide?

Vaccination for Pneumonia

4165. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHILEKHI:

DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the diseases like Asthma,Bronchitis and Pneumonia are increasingespecially among children in various partsof the country and if so, the details thereofand reasons therefor;

(c) the details of Memoranda ofUnderstanding (MoUs) signed in the fieldof biotechnology by the Government withother countries, country-wise; and

(d) the details of setting up ofBiotechnology Parks and incubator acrossthe country at present, State/UT-wise?

Textiles Sector

4167. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasconducted any review on job losses inTextile sector in the last five years includingthe current year;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of measures taken bythe Government to address the crisis intextile sector; and

(d) whether the Government willconsider measures to address the variousissues in Khadi sector, if so, the detailsthereof?

Relief for Widows

4168. SHRI S.JAGATHRAKSHAKAN:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto enact a suitable law to provide relief andsupport to safeguard approximately4.5 crore widows living in distress in thecountry;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether the Government isconsidering to take necessary steps tocheck this problem and if so, the detailsthereof;

(c) the number of children vaccinatedwith Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine(PCV) under the Universal ImmunisationProgramme since its inception; and

(d) the steps taken to disseminateknowledge about this vaccinationprogramme?

Global Bio-India Summit, 2019

4166. SHRI PRATAPRAOJADHAV:

SHRI GAJANANKIRTIKAR:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:SHRI SANJAY SADASHIV

RAO MANDLIK:SHRIMATI RAKSHA

NIKHIL KHADSE:SHRI BIDYUT BARAN

MAHATO:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY

×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasorganized/proposes to organize Global Bio-India Summit for the first time in India toshow case India’s potential in Bio-Technology Sector to the world and chartout actionable roadmap to catapult theindustry on the global map, if so, the detailsthereof;

(b) whether his Ministry has set atarget of making India the top country inScience and Technology by 2030 and if so,the details and the steps taken by theGovernment in this regard;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Revamp of Akashvani

4169. SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has anyproposal to revamp Akashvani in nearfuture;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the details of implementationprocedure and time limit for any suchproposal in near future?

Broadcasting Capacity of RadioStations

4170. SHRI SATYADEVPACHAURI:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that owing tolow broadcasting capacity of radio stationsin Uttar Pradesh, the broadcast madetherefrom is audible upto a limited distance;

(b) whether the Government proposesto enhance the broadcasting capacity ofradio stations in Uttar Pradesh;

(c) if so, the radio stations selected forenhancement of broadcasting capacityduring the current financial year; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor and thetime by which the capacity would beupgraded?

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Funds Allocated for Combating AirPollution

4171. COL. RAJYAVARDHANRATHORE:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether any fund has beenallocated during the last three years tocombat air pollution in northern India,especially Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and UttarPradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the purpose for which theaforementioned allocated money has beenspent over the past three years;

(d) the details of the status andoutcome of such projects on which the saidmoney was spent on; and

(e) the number and duration oftime period where there is increase in airpollution in northern India due to stubbleburning?

Medical and Dental Colleges

4172. SHRI JASBIR SINGH GILL:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of medical and dentalcolleges, State/UT/Government/privatecollege-wise; and

(b) the total number of doctorsworking as MD/MS/M.Ch. at present inthe country, State/UT-wise?

(e) if so, the details thereof along withthe decisions taken by the Government sofar on the said proposals; and

(f) the reasons for delay inimplementation of the said decisions, if any?

Self Defence to Women

4175. SHRI P.C.GADDIGOUDAR:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether any centres/institutionsare presently operational in the countryfor imparting self defence techniques towomen and girls;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;

(c) the number of trainees who havebeen provided training at such centres duringeach of the last three years and the currentyear, year/State/UT-wise;

(d) whether the Governmentproposes to provide any special centralassistance to the States/UTs for runningand promoting such centres/institutions inthe country; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Smart Anganwadi in Kerala

4176. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the relevant information onIntegrated Child Development Services andAnganwadi;

Expansion of Export ofCotton

4173. SHRI GAUTAMGAMBHIR:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the total production of cotton inthe country during the last three years viz.2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19;

(b) the targets set/achieved for exportsduring the last three years;

(c) whether the Government has anyplans in place to enhance export of cottonin untapped markets; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Women Empowerment

†4174. SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the schemesimplemented by the Government forwomen empowerment in Bihar;

(b) the details of the funds allocatedby the Union Government to theGovernment of Bihar for the said schemesduring the last three years;

(c) the details of such funds whichhave remained unutilized along with thereasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government of Biharhas sent any proposal to the Governmentwith regard to women empowerment in theState;

(b) the current total number ofnon-functional Anganwadi Kendras in India,State/UT-wise;

(c) the steps being taken to make themfunctional;

(d) the detailed information on the‘Smart Anganwadi Project’;

(e) whether Thiruvananthapuram hasbeen chosen to host first “smart”Anganwadi in State of Kerala; and

(f) if so, the details of financialassistance towards the said project and theprojected developments in the Kendra?

Healthcare Facilities for the Poor

4177. SHRIMATI JYOTSNACHARANDASMAHANT:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the initiatives/steps taken by theGovernment to provide and protect poorfamilies to maintain their healthcare;

(b) the budget allotted for the same,State/UT-wise including State ofMaharashtra during the current financialyear;

(c) whether it is a fact that there isacute shortage of nursing officers in varioushospitals in the country; and

(d) if so, details in this regard and stepsbeing taken to increase and provide adequatenursing officers in hospitals?

Medical Ethics Regulations

4178. SHRI SYED IMTIAZJALEEL:

SHRI ASADUDDINOWAISI:

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Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether in February 2014 MedicalCouncil of India reinterpreted the code ofMedical Ethics Regulation 2002 applicableto all doctors barring their Associations;

(b) if so, whether IMA has startedunethical practices by endorsingcommercial products certifying them ashealthy;

(c) if so, whether MCI has receivedsuch complaints; and

(d) if so, the number of complaintsreceived and action taken or being taken bythe Government in this regard?

Neonatal Intensive Care Units

4179. SHRI K. NAVASKANI:SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS

SURESH NARAYANDHANORKAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awarethat there is no Neonatal Intensive CareUnit (NICU) for out born babies in AIIMS,Delhi, if so, the details thereof and reasonstherefor;

(b) the number and names of hospitalsin Delhi where NICUs for out born babiesare available;

(c) whether there is no ward formothers out born new babies in RMLHospital and such patients are forced tosleep on the floor or steps of the hospital;

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of NationalTextile Corporation (NTC) Mills closeddown in the country so far, State-wise;

(b) whether the regular power cut andlabour shortage are affecting the productionand profit of mills run by National TextileCorporation (NTC), if so, the detailsthereof and the corrective steps taken inthis regard;

(c) whether the Government proposesto disinvest the NTC mills and if so, thedetails thereof and the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government alsoproposes to use the land, buildings andmachineries of the closed mills and if so,the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government proposesto settle the dues of employees andworkers in closed mills by giving benefitsequivalent to the benefits available toemployees and workers in functioning millsand if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the other steps taken by theGovernment to modernize NTC millsthrough Joint Venture with private sector?

Online Selling of Medicines withoutQualification

4182. SHRI SUNIL KUMARSINGH:

SHRI JAI PRAKASH:MS. PRATIMA BHOUMIK:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(d) if so, the reasons of non-availability of mother ward in RMLHospital; and

(e) the necessary steps taken by theGovernment to build mother’s ward inRML Hospital?

Construction around FlamingoSanctuary

†4180. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether any type of constructionwork is strictly prohibited in ten kilometrearea of Navi Mumbai gulf including Thanewithout the permission of State Board forWildlife and National Board for Wildlifeafter the declaration of the said complex asFlamingo Sanctuary as per the orders ofthe Supreme Court;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the decision taken by the StateGovernment to return the invested moneyof the common citizens due to thependency of the work of thousandsof housing projects from Mankhurd,Bhandup, Thane, Kalwa and Navi Mumbaiup to Panve as a result of the saidorder?

NTC Mills

4181. SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:DR. DNV

SENTHILKUMAR S.:SHRI MOHANBHAI

KALYANJIKUNDARIYA:

(a) whether it is a fact that lots of onlineportals are selling medicines without anyqualification and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that due to thesale of medicines online, registered chemistsare facing financial troubles and if so, thedetails thereof;

(c) whether the Government isplanning to take any action against theonline portals who are selling medicinesonline without any qualification and if so,the details thereof and if not, the reasonstherefor;

(d) whether the Government has takennote of heavy discount provided bycompanies selling medicines online toconsumers;

(e) if so, whether the Governmentproposes to set up any regulatoryCommittee to check the quality of medicinesold through e-pharmacists and to monitoronline selling of medicines; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Commercials on Channels

4183. SHRI Y. DEVENDRAPPA:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that all thechannels are showing more commercialsthan programmes of news and otherimportant items;

(b) if so, it is also a fact that theconsumers pay for the channels to watchnews, etc.;

(c) if so, whether the Governmentproposes to issue any guidelines to those

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channels to show commercials as perGovernment rules; and

(d) if so, the time by which they arelikely to be issued and if not, the reasonstherefor?

Sectoral Programme to CombatMalnutrition

4184. SHRIMATI RAKSHANIKHIL KHADSE:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto set up mechanisms to ensure regularmonitoring and review of all sectoralprogrammes to combat malnutrition ofchildren and women;

(b) whether the Government proposesto monitor and track the physical progressof Aganwadi services at various levels toeradicate the crisis of malnutrition in India;and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Death from Faulty Implants

4185. MS. RAMYA HARIDAS:SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH

SHINDE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awareof rising number of adverse events includingdeaths from faulty implants of medicaldevices which include breast and knee

(a) whether the Government proposesto integrate ‘Sagar Vani’ software platformin a single central server, if so, the detailsthereof along with allocation of funds inthe coastal region;

(b) whether the said softwareplatform is likely to ensure the safety andsecurity of the fisherman community incoastal region, if so, the details thereof;and

(c) whether this would help to providejob opportunity to skilled workers in WestBengal, Gujarat, Bihar and other parts ofthe country, if so, the details thereof?

Availability of Anti-venom Injections

†4187. SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:SHRI JUGAL KISHORE

SHARMA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasprepared any policy to provide anti-venominjections/drugs in Primary Health Centresand rural hospitals to treat the patients ofinsects poisoning and animal bites;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor;

(c) the number of deaths reported dueto non-availability of anti-venom and anti-rabies injections, State/UT-wise during thelast three years; and

(d) the remedial measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Governmentin this regard?

Handloom Weavers

†4188. SHRI SUMEDHANANDSARASWATI:

implants, pelvic meshes, coronary stentsand pacemakers, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the attention of theGovernment has also been drawn to acorrupt nexus between hospitals, doctors,global pharma majors and manufacturersof medical devices resulting in unregulatedsale and implants of medical devices in thecountry and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Governmentproposes to bring in a legislation to put inplace a regulatory framework on implantsof medical devices to check its rampantabuse;

(d) whether it is true that theGovernment has set up a Committee tolook into the side effects of medical devicesand if so, the details thereof;

(e) the manner in which theGovernment imposes penalties onmanufacturers of medical devices withoutincorporating it in the Drugs andCosmetics Act; and

(f) the steps taken to amend the Drugsand Cosmetics Act for this purpose?

Sagar Vani

4186. SHRI PARBATBHAISAVABHAI PATEL:

SHRI NARANBHAIKACHHADIYA:

SHRI PRADEEP KUMARSINGH:

SHRI SHANTANUTHAKUR:

SHRIMATI RATHVAGITABENVAJESINGBHAI:

Will the Minister of EARTHSCIENCES

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be pleased to state:

DR. DNUSENTHILKUMAR S.:

SHRI MOHANBHAIKALYANJIKUNDARIYA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the State-wise number of handloomweavers engaged in the country;

(b) whether the Government has givenspecial package or subsidy to the StateGovernments for handloom sector orconcessional loan to the handloom weaversduring each of the last three years and thecurrent year;

(c) if so, the State-wise details thereof;and

(d) the State-wise and scheme-wisenumber of handloom weavers benefitedthrough it during the said period?

Setting up of Translational ResearchInstitutes

4189. SHRI PASUNOORIDAYAKAR:

SHRI VENKATESH NETHABORLAKUNTA:

SHRI KOTHAPRABHAKAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto set up Institute of Translational Researchin Telangana;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thepresent status thereof; and

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(c) the funds allocated and spent forthe same so far along with its status ofimplementation?

Malnutrition

†4190. SHRI JASWANT SINGHBHABHOR:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasconducted any review regardingsmalnutrition in the children of Gujarat;

(b) if so, the time when the said reviewwas conducted along with the outcomethereof; and

(c) the efforts made by theGovernment to remove the shortcomingsfound in the review?

Registered Cases under POCSO

4191. SHRI DHAIRYASHEELSAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

DR. SUJAYRADHAKRISHNAVIKHE PATIL:

DR. SHRIKANT EKNATHSHINDE:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of cases registered underthe Protection of Children from SexualOffences (POCSO) Act, 2012 during thelast three years in Maharashtra, district-wise;

(b) whether the Government has takennote of sharp increase in cases of sexual

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takennote of the loss of flora and fauna due tofloods and other climate related disastersin the Country including Karnatakaparticularly in Mandya district, district-wise during the last five years and thecurrent year, if so, the details thereof;

(b) the steps being taken tocompensate the losses along with theplanting of new trees and development/preservation of forests in such affectedareas; and

(c) the other measures being taken bythe Government to tackle such situationsin future?

Institutes Empanelled under AYUSH

4194. SHRI UPENDRA SINGHRAWAT:

SHRI SRIDHARKOTAGIRI:

SHRI MANNE SRINIVASREDDY:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of institutesempanelled under AYUSH and otheralternative systems of medicine in thecountry, State/UT-wise includingBarabanki district of Uttar Pradesh;

(b) the breakup of the details for eachsystem of medicine thereof; and

(c) the total number of recognizedmedical colleges under Ministry of AYUSHin the country, State/UT-wise?

offences against the children and if so, thedetails thereof;

(c) whether the Government hasinitiated any action plan for establishmentof special courts for timely disposal of casesregistered under POCSO and if so, thedetails thereof; and

(d) whether the Governmentproposes to launch awareness programmesfor shaping public opinion against suchoffences and if so, the details thereof?

Extinction of Animals/Birds Species

†4192. SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA:DR. BHARATIBEN

DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL:SHRI SHANKAR

LALWANI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of species of animals/birds which have become extinct during thelast twenty years;

(b) whether the Government hasascertained the reasons for the same and ifso, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps being taken/likely to betaken by the Government to protect thevarious rare species of animals/birds thatare on the verge of extinction?

Massive Disaster of Flora and Fauna

4193. SHRIMATI SUMALATHAAMBAREESH:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

Cancer Care Infrastructure

4195. SHRI VENKATESH NETHABORLAKUNTA:

SHRI KOTHAPRABHAKAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that cancer careinfrastructure in the country is highlyinadequate and forces a majority of patientsto travel thousands of kilometres fortreatment, if so, the details thereof and thereasons therefor;

(b) whether systemic failure to addressneeds results in 20 per cent higher mortality,if so, the details thereof and the reasonstherefor; and

(c) the corrective steps being taken toaddress this issue through the TataMemorial Centre in future?

Sustainable use of Marine Resources

4196. SHRI VASANTHAKUMARH.:

Will the Minister of EARTHSCIENCES

¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has madeefforts on sustainable development goalsfor sustained use and conservation of marineresources;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thesteps taken by the Government thereon sofar; and

(c) the funds allocated for the purposeduring the last three years, State/UT-wise?

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Green Skill Development Programme

4197. SHRI NARANBHAIKACHHADIYA:

SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:SHRI SHANTANU

THAKUR:SHRIMATI RATHVA

GITABENVAJESINGBHAI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of progress madeunder the Green Skill DevelopmentProgramme;

(b) the total number of people trainedunder the programme along with the fundsallocated for the same;

(c) whether Green Skill DevelopmentProgramme endeavours to equip greenskilled workers with technical knowledgeand if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the allocated fundshave been utilized for developing skilledworkers in Gujarat and other parts ofthe country and if so, the details thereof;and

(e) the total number of intendedbeneficiaries likely to receive employmentthrough this programme in Gujarat and WestBengal, especially Kalyani and 24 NorthParaganas districts?

Promotion of AYUSH System ofMedicine

†4198. SHRI RAMCHARANBOHRA:

SHRI AJAY KUMARMISRA TENI:

(c) if so, the reasons therefor?

Indian Wild Medicinal Herb

4200. SHRI SUDHAKARTUKARAMSHRANGARE:

MS. PRATIMA BHOUMIK:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awarethat a rare Indian Wild medicinal herb ofHimalaya viz. ‘Kutki’ (Picrorhiza KurroaRoyale) is facing serious threat from a fungaldisease, powdery mildew;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Governmentto save this rare drug from fungal diseaseand also its conservation?

Funds to Prevent HIV Disease

4201. SHRI VISHNU DAYALRAM:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the funds allocated for prevention,care and treatment of HIV/AIDS duringthe last three years, State/UT-wise;

(b) whether the funds being allocatedto States for the purpose have been reducedby the Central Government;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor;

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasformulated any specific scheme to furtherstrengthen Ayurveda system of medicinein view of its increasing popularity in thecountry, if so, the details thereof;

(b) if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) the details of the increased use ofAyurveda medicines during the last fiveyears in the country;

(d) whether the Governmentproposes any scheme to set up AYUSHKendras in each district across the country;

(e) if so, whether any criteria has beenlaid down for the same; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Anaemia among Women

4199. SHRIMATI NUSRATJAHAN RUHI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether according to NationalFamily Health Survey (NFHS) -IV(2015-16), the prevalence of anaemiaamong women aged 15 to 49 years is53.1 per cent, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether despite taking lots ofinitiatives by the Government in the last49 years to control the problem of anaemiain the country it has remained unsolved;and

(d) the factors considered forearmarking funds for prevention, care andtreatment of HIV/AIDS, State-wise; and

(e) whether the HIV prevalence ratein the North Eastern States is higher thanthe average of India and if so, the detailsthereof and the reasons therefor?

Scheme for Economically WeakerSection

†4202. SHRI MAHENDRA SINGHSOLANKY:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether any scheme is beingformulated for the economically andeducationally weaker women and childrenin Dewas region of Madhya Pradesh; and

(b) if so, the details thereof along withthe efforts undertaken to implement thesame?

Afforestation Units

4203. SHRI P.RAVEENDRANATHKUMAR:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any proposal toproduce good quality plants in nurseriesand environmental afforestation units forexpansion of forests outside the designatedforest areas, during the current financialyear, if so, the details thereof;

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(b) the further steps taken by theGovernment along with the proposed planfor restoration of ecology;

(c) whether the Government has aproposal for the expansion of existingforest area in the country, if so, the detailsthereof; and

(d) the details of funds provided bythe Government for conservation,development and promotion of forests inthe various States including Tamil Naduduring the last five years and the currentyear, State/UT-wise?

Quantum Technology andSupercomputers

4204. SHRI SANTOKH SINGHCHAUDHARY:

SHRI K.MURALEEDHARAN:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY

×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is goingto launch a mission in the field of quantumtechnology;

(b) if so, the details thereof along withthe amount of monetary investment madein this regard;

(c) whether the Government has takensteps to groom young researchers inquantum research, if so, the details thereof,if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) the steps taken to make India anexporter of quantum technology;

(e) whether the Government isconsidering to indigenously develop 60supercomputers over the next three years,if so, the details thereof; and

be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the RegionalResearch Institute (Homoeopathy), Dr.GGH Medical College Campus, Gudivada,Andhra Pradesh, has been chosen todevelop as a Centre of Excellence inRheumatology; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and thetime by which it is likely to be completed?

Mega Parks for Ayurvedic Products

4207. SHRI MANICKAMTAGORE B.:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto set up mega parks for Ayurvedicproducts, to promote the Indian traditionalmedicines in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government hasinvited private investments for thedevelopment of such parks; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and thesteps taken by the Government in thisregard?

Rooftop Helipad in AIIMS

4208. SHRI GAJANANKIRTIKAR:

SHRI PRATAPRAOJADHAV:

SHRI BIDYUT BARANMAHATO:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

(f) whether these systems would beimplemented by the centre fordevelopment of advanced computing andsix machines likely to be installed by theyear end and if so, the details thereof?

Curb on Media

4205. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry has takennote of the proposal of the Government ofAndhra Pradesh to put restrictions/curbson media and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government is alsoaware that the Information and PublicRelations Minister has placed this issuebefore the State Cabinet for gettingapproval so that the Ministry can takeaction against media houses/media/publications;

(c) if so, whether this is tantamountto violation of freedom of speech andexpression guaranteed under theConstitution; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and thecorrective steps proposed in this regard?

Centre of Excellence inRheumatology

4206. SHRI BALASHOWRYVALLABHANENI:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO MANDLIK:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government iscontemplating to construct rooftop helipadin All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS), if so, the details thereof alongwith the aims and objectives thereto;

(b) whether the clearance andnecessary permission to get the helipadoperational from the Directorate Generalof Civil Aviation (DGCA) have been takenand if so, the details thereof;

(c) the total expenditure involved andthe time by which the rooftop helipad islikely to be constructed in AIIMS;

(d) whether some private hospitals inthe country have such facility which is verycostly and beyond the reach of commonmasses and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether this facility will beaccessible to poor patients in terms ofaffordability?

Research in Artificial Intelligence

4209. DR. VISHNU PRASADM.K.:

SHRIMATI KIRRONKHER:

DR. SHRIKANT EKNATHSHINDE:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY

×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government plans toimprove research in Artificial Intelligence

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(AI) and Information Technology (IT) bypromoting/encouraging competent researchin this field, if so, the details thereof andthe plans formulated in consultation withother Ministries;

(b) the current level of financialand institutional support providedby the Government for research in AI andIT;

(c) whether there has been increasedallocation in the budget for research in AIand IT, if so, the details thereof and thefunds allocated in these fields during thelast three years;

(d) whether the Governmentprovides any support to individual/private companies filing patents in the fieldof AI and IT and if so, the details thereof;and

(e) the other steps taken by theGovernment to boost the research in thesaid fields?

Import of Plastic Waste

4210. SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takennote of instances of illegal import of plasticwaste into the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and theaction taken thereon;

(c) whether the Government has takennote of the excessive use of plastic bye-Commerce platforms;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the action taken by theGovernment in this regard?

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takenany mitigative measures to addressenvironment degradation caused by miningin Chitradurga;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether afforestation and waterconservation programmes are also a partof the said measures;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the amount collected from miningcompanies by Karnataka MiningEnvironment Restoration Corporation(KMERC) to implement the mitigativemeasures?

Anganwadi Centres inAndhra Pradesh and Telangana

4213. SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of Anganwadi centressanctioned in the last five years in AndhraPradesh and Telangana, year-wise;

(b) the details of Anganwadi centresthat became operational against thesanctioned ones in the last five years inAndhra Pradesh and Telangana, year-wise;and

(c) the steps taken by the Ministryto help Anganwadis to increase wages andensure social security to them?

Ecologically Sensitive Area

4211. KUMARI SHOBHAKARANDLAJE:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that GadgilPanel had proposed to designate the entireWestern Ghats as an Ecologically SensitiveArea, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Panel hadrecommended controls on mining, buildingnew large scale dams and inter basindiversions of rivers, if so, the detailsthereof;

(c) whether the Western Ghats Stateshave ignored and rejected therecommendations as a result of which theyhad to face fury of monsoon along withfloods and landslides recently;

(d) if so, whether the Government hasdirected the concerned States to curb suchenvironmentally dangerous practices andswitch over to a more sustainable farmingapproach in the region;

(e) if so, the details thereof along withthe steps taken by the Government in thisregard; and

(f) whether the Government hasformulated any action plan for theconservation and protection of WesternGhats in view of the recent floods andlandslides, if so, the steps taken to protectvast ecosystem of Western Ghats and itsbio-diversity?

Environmental Degradation Caused by Mining

4212. SHRI A. NARAYANASWAMY:

Mission Ardram in Kerala

4214. SHRI KODIKUNNILSURESH:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Ö ì¤ü, µÖÖ êÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awareof the ‘Mission Ardram’ project launchedby the Government of Kerala aimed atdelivering patient-friendly qualityhealthcare services in Government hospitalsand to develop Primary Health Centres intoFamily Health Centres;

(b) if so, whether the Governmentproposes to establish nation-wide projectin similar model to enhance healthinfrastructure at primary level through LocalSelf Government;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Medicines under Make in India

†4215. SHRI KUNWARPUSHPENDRA SINGHCHANDEL:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the medical servicesand medicines imported during the last threeyears;

(b) whether the Government proposesany specific policy measures to reduce thedependency on import for medicines;

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(c) whether the Government proposesspecial provision for formulation/manufacturing of medicines under “Makein India” program; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Primary and Community HealthCentres under National AYUSH

System

†4216. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Governmentprovides financial assistance to theStates for making provision of treatmentthrough alternative system of medicines inprimary and community health centres anddistrict hospitals under National AYUSHMission;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the total number of 50-beddedintegrated AYUSH hospitals set up in thecountry, State/UT-wise including Rajasthanduring the last three years; and

(d) the year-wise total numberand details of the AYUSH hospitals anddispensaries in Rajasthan in which financialassistance has been given for theirupgradation and providing medicines thereduring the last three years?

Forest Rights Act, 2006

4217. SHRI RAJU BISTA:

expenditure, if so, the details thereof and ifnot, the reasons therefor; and

(d) if so, the steps being taken orproposed to be taken to achieve the desiredtarget by the year 2025?

Automated Weather Stations

†4219. SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYASHETTY:

Will the Minister of EARTHSCIENCES

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be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto set up more automated weather stationsin the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the stations likely to be set up,location-wise;

(c) whether the personnel deployedin these stations are adequately trained tomonitor the data and provide accurateinformation, if so, the details thereof;and

(d) whether regular monitoring is doneto ensure quality control, calibration anduse of data provided by automated weatherstations for forecasting and developingweather forecasting models and if so, thedetails thereof?

International Recognition ofAYUSH Systems

4220. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awarethat IRCON has begun construction on theproposed Sevoke-Rangpo Rail Linewithout getting due clearance fromconcerned authorities including Local GramSabha as required under Forest Rights Act,2006; and

(b) the details of environmentclearances and impact studies conductedfor the construction of the said railwayline which passes through wildlife corridorsand biodiversity hotspots?

Public Health Spending

4218. SHRI A.GANESHAMURTHI:

SHRI KARTI P.CHIDAMBARAM:

SHRI M. SELVARAJ:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether as per the National HealthProfile, 2019 (NHP-2019) report thecountry’s public expenditure on healthcontinues to remain the lowest globally i.e.1.28 per cent of the GDP, if so, the detailsthereof;

(b) whether the Government has fixeda target of 2.5 per cent of the GDP forpublic health by the year 2025, if so, thedetails thereof;

(c) whether the Governmentproposes to increase the public health

be pleased to state:

(a) whether AYUSH systems ofmedicine have been recognisedinternationally;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, whether any steps have beentaken by the Government in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Governmentrecognises AYUSH medicines and practicesat par with Allopathic medicines andpractices; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Scheme for Voluntary Certification ofYoga Professionals

4221. SHRI RAJESHBHAICHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Ö ì¤ü, µÖÖ êÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasannounced a scheme for voluntarycertification of Yoga professionals andaccreditation of Yoga institutions with anaim to certify the competencies of Yogaprofessionals and institutions against thestandards recognised for the same;

(b) if so, the status of implementationof the said scheme;

(c) whether the Government has setup Yoga Certification Board, anautonomous body under Morarji DesaiNational Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) tooversee this scheme;

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(d) if so, the details of terms andreference of this board and steps takenthereon till date; and

(e) the salient features of such Yogacertification programme and the manner inwhich the programme would offer basic andspecialised certification to professionalsand the details thereof?

Khoya Paya Portal

†4222. SHRI PRADEEP KUMARSINGH:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the number and details of childrenbenefited through the Khoya Paya webportal developed by the Ministry;

(b) whether the facilities like child helpdesk have been set up at the railwaystations; and

(c) if so, the number and details ofplaces where the said facility hascommenced, State/UT-wise?

Protection of Wildlife Habitats

4223. SHRI JAYANT SINHA:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the various measurestaken by the Government to protectwildlife habitats of endangered andvulnerable species in the country;

(b) whether crimes against wildlife hasdecreased across the country in the pastthree years; and

(b) whether the Government hasallotted funds to strengthen AHTUs andWHDs, if so, the details thereof along withthe State-wise allocation; and

(c) if not, whether the Government isplanning to use Nirbhaya Fund tostrengthen AHTUs and WHDs, if so, thedetails thereof along with the details of thefunding pattern?

Handloom Clusters

4226. SHRI RAHUL GANDHI:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether any proposals for thedevelopment of mega handloom clusters inKerala under the ComprehensiveHandloom Cluster Development Schemeare pending approval, particularly inWaynad region;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the details of the existingHandloom Clusters in Kerala and thefinancial assistance provided to therespective implementing agencies?

Integrated Textile Park

4227. SHRI GURJEET SINGHAUJLA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has anyplans to set up more schemes for IntegratedTextile Park (SITP) in the state of Punjab;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Non-operational Anganwadi Centres

†4224. DR. BHARATI PRAVINPAWAR:

SHRI SADASHIV KISANLOKHANDE:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) number of Anganwadi Centres inMaharashtra at present along with thenumber of non-operational AnganwadiCentres district-wise;

(b) whether the Anganwadi workersare paid honorarium on time in the lastweek of the month;

(c) the amount of honorarium fixedfor Anganwadi workers at present;

(d) the steps taken by theGovernment to reopen the non-operationalAnganwadi Centres in Maharashtra; and

(e) the outcome of the steps takenso far?

Anti-Human Trafficking Units andWomen Help Desks

4225. SHRI BHAGWANTHKHUBA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasconsidered to set up and strengthen Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) andWomen Help Desks (WHDs) across thecountry, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any SITP is underconsideration for the City of Amritsar; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Creation of Physiotherapy Council

4228. DR. SANJEEV KUMARSINGARI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awareof the popular demand for creation of aseparate governing council forphysiotherapy colleges in India;

(b) if so, the status of such proposals;

(c) if not, the existing institutions thatgovern the standards of physiotherapyeducation and physiotherapy practice;

(d) whether a physiotherapy graduatecan use the prefix “Dr.” for their nameboards; and

(e) if so, the criteria/conditionalitiesattached to the use of prefix “Dr.” beforethe names?

Breast Milk Banks

4229. SHRI S. MUNISWAMY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has anyplan to implement Breast Milk Banks innation;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

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(c) the number of such bankssanctioned and funds allocated therefor,State/UT-wise; and

(d) the role played by the healthcenters in this programme?

NFDC

4230. SHRI BENNY BEHANAN:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the National FilmDevelopment Corporation (NFDC) hasoutlived its utility;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not,the schemes it has undertaken during thelast two years to cater to the film sector ofIndia; and

(c) whether the NFDC has plannedany co-productions with any of the entitiesin the near future and if so, the detailsthereof?

International Yoga Day

†4231. SHRI JYOTIRMAY SINGHMAHATO:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the programmesorganised by the Government onInternational Yoga Day;

(b) whether the Government hasconducted any study regarding impact of

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto promote regional film industries in thecountry;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thesuccess achieved therein along with themechanism developed so far to promoteregional films and music in the country andabroad;

(c) the mechanism adopted/developedto promote regional films in the countryand abroad;

(d) whether any consultation has beenheld with the States for the developmentand promotion of regional film industriesin the country, if so, the details thereof andthe action taken by the Governmentthereon; and

(e) the other steps taken by theGovernment to restore, digitalise, preserveand enhance public access to the archivalwealth of films of the regional filmindustry?

Draft Regulations for Safe Food andHealthy Diets for School Children

4234. SHRI V.K. SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the FoodSafety and Standards Authority of Indiahas released draft regulations called “FoodSafety and Standards (Safe Food andHealthy Diets for School Children)Regulations, 2019;

Yoga consequent to the programmesorganized on the International Yoga Dayduring the last year;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) the names of State Governmentswho have submitted proposals regardingthe location to celebrate the nextInternational Yoga Day; and

(e) the details of such proposals,State/UT-wise including West Bengal?

Anganwadi Scheme

4232. SHRI TALARI RANGAIAH:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the scheme Poshanlaunched by the Government is an additionin to present Anganwadi Scheme;

(b) if so, the mechanism adoptedfor the implementation of Poshanscheme;

(c) whether the Poshan scheme is areplacement of all other similar schemesimplemented in the past related withmalnutrition; and

(d) whether the Government has fixedany responsibility of nodal agencyimplementing the Poshan scheme and if so,the details thereof?

Promotion of RegionalFilm Industries

4233. SHRI DHANUSH M.KUMAR:

SHRI SOYAM BAPU RAO:SHRI SELVAM G.:

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is also true that FSSAIhas also directed to ban sale andadvertisements of junk food in schools andif so, the details thereof;

(d) whether it is also true that FSSAIhas invited suggestions and objections fromvarious stakeholders in this regard; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and theresponse received so far in this regard?

Dialysis Centres in Telangana

4235. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of dialysis centresset up in the State of Telangana,district-wise;

(b) whether the Government is awarethat more than 10,000 people are underdialysis in Telangana and if so, the detailsthereof;

(c) whether the Government is awarethat dialysis patients are finding it extremelydifficult to lead a life as they have to goday-in-and-day-out for dialysis which iscrippling their income and they have beendemanding for pension for their sustenance;and

(d) if so, the details thereof and actiontaken so far to provide pension to them?

Anti-TB Drugs Provided byPrivate Sector Clinics

4236. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of districts that havestocked Government provided anti-TBdrugs at private clinics and pharmacies,State/UT-wise;

(b) whether 80 per cent of patientsgetting treatment in the private sector arebeing provided free anti-TB drugs as perthe stipulated targets;

(c) if so, the details thereof along withthe mechanisms adopted for the purposeand also the States which have achievedthis target;

(d) if not, the strategies in place forachieving this target; and

(e) the State-wise number of patientsin the private sector who are currently beingprovided free anti-TB drugs under the TBprogramme?

RCEP Agreement

4237. SHRI ASADUDDINOWAISI:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasconsidered signing the RCEP agreementwith Thailand;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government hasconsidered pros and cons of this agreement;

(d) if so, whether it is a fact thathandloom and powerloom sectors in thecountry are likely to be affected adverselyas cheap powerloom and handloom goods

(a) the number of trees cut for paperand infrastructure development during thelast decade, State-wise;

(b) the number of trees plantedannually during the last decade, State-wise;

(c) whether the total forest cover ofthe country is declining; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and theother measures taken by the Governmentto check deforestation?

Growth of Silk Production

4240. SHRI SOYAM BAPU RAO:SHRI MOHANBHAI

KALYANJIKUNDARIYA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasnot achieved the targets set for silkproduction;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thecorrective steps taken by the Governmentin this regard;

(c) the details of export of silk and itsproducts during the said period, country-wise and foreign exchange earned therefromalong with the names of exporting countries;

(d) the amount of funds allocated bythe Government for the production of silkduring each of the last three years and thecurrent year;

(e) whether the Government proposesto take steps to ensure price stabilizationof cocoon to protect the silk growers, if so,the details thereof;

(f) the steps taken by the Governmentto protect the interest of the silk producers;and

are likely to be flooded in India after thisagreement; and

(e) the steps taken or being taken bythe Government to consider the interestsof domestic handloom and powerloomindustry?

Rehabilitation of Acid AttackSurvivors

4238. SHRIMATI KIRRONKHER:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of acid attacks in thepast three years, State/UT-wise;

(b) whether the Government has putin place a mechanism to provide relief andrehabilitation of acid attack survivors, ifso, the details thereof and if not, the reasonstherefor;

(c) whether all the State Governmentshave prepared a victim compensationscheme to provide legal and otherassistance to such victims, if so, the detailsthereof and if not, the reasons therefor;and

(d) the other steps taken by theMinistry to provide psychological, legaland financial assistance to acid attacksurvivors?

Deforestation

4239. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(g) whether the Government proposesto take steps to ensure price stabilizationof cocoon to protect the silk growers, if so,the details thereof?

Paraplegic Disease

4241. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether there is any cure ofParaplegic disease, if so, the details thereofand if not, the reasons therefor;

(b) whether facility to treat the saiddisease is available in Government/privatehospitals including CGHS empanelledhospitals; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Writing Skills

4242. SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY

×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of progress made withregard to Augmenting Writing Skills forArticulating Research (AWSAR) Initiative;

(b) the total number of newspaperarticles, magazines and blogs publishedunder the same; and

(c) the total number of scholarsengaged therefor, State/UT-wise?

Handloom Sector

4243. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKARULAKA:

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SHRI CHANDRA SEKHARSAHU:

SHRI. RAMESHCHANDRA MAJHI:

SHRIMATI MANJULATAMANDAL:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awareof the role of textile and clothing industriesin growth and development of the country;

(b) whether the Government hasconsidered exempting Goods and ServicesTax (GST) for handloom sector and healthinsurance scheme for the benefit of weavers,if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government isconsidering to set up a Regional Office ofDevelopment Commissioner (Handicrafts)at Bhubaneswar and an Office of Asstt.Director at Koraput in view of handicraftpotential of the State;

(d) whether the Government is alsoconsidering to release the pending amountof Rs. 4 crore for completion of craft villageproject at Raghurajpur in Puri district inOdisha; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and theprogress achieved in this regard?

National Organs and TissuesTransplant Organisation

4244. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has setup National Organs and Tissues TransplantOrganisation (NOTTO) in the country;

(e) whether the State Government ofDelhi has requested the Ministry for anykind of assistance in implementing theseorders and if so, the details thereof?

Traditional and Herbal MedicinalFormulations

4246. SHRI JANARDAN SINGHSIGRIWAL:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Ö ì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether AYUSH is collaboratingwith ICMR in scientific validation oftraditional and herbal medicinalformulations for various diseases;

(b) if so, the details of any projectstaken up by the Government under suchcollaboration and the results achieved/outcome thereof;

(c) whether it is a fact that CentralCouncil for Research in Ayurveda Sciencesand Central Council for Research in UnaniMedicines are also jointly collaboratingwith ICMR on joint formulations relatingto treatment of dengue and TB; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and theoutcome of such collaboration?

Cancer Deaths

4247. SHRI KANUMURURAGHU RAMAKRISHANA RAJU:

SHRI ANANTKUMARHEGDE:

SHRI KOMATI REDDYVENKAT REDDY:

(b) if so, the salient features includingmajor responsibilities thereof;

(c) whether regional/State levelorganisations are functioning under the saidorganisation;

(d) if so, the details of such regionaloffices/State level offices functioning inthe country, State/UT-wise includingKerala;

(e) whether the Government has laiddown any formal policy for distributionof organs and tissues and if so, the detailsthereof; and

(f) the number of hospitalsempanelled under the said organisation,State-wise?

Ban on Plying of Old Vehicles

4245. SHRI SHANMUGASUNDARAM K.:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether recently the NationalGreen Tribunal (NGT) has passed ordersregarding ban on plying of petrol vehiclesthat are more than 15 years old and also ofsuch diesel vehicles which are more than10 years old in Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Union Governmenthas sought the implementation of theseorders by the Delhi Government and if so,the details thereof;

(d) if not, the expected time limitwithin which the State Government oughtto comply with the orders of NGT; and

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Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of cancer deaths takenplace in the country among men, womenand children separately during the last fiveyears, State/UT-wise;

(b) whether the mortality rate of cancerpatients is higher in India as compared todeveloped countries and if so, the reactionof the Government thereto; and

(c) the steps and safety measures beingadopted in the country to avoid such cancerdeaths?

Handicraft Developmentby NGOs

†4248. SHRIMATI POONAMBENMAADAM:

SHRI PASHUPATI NATHSINGH:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Ministry hasconducted review of the developmentworks of such Non-GovernmentalOrganizations (NGOs) which wereallocated money under handicraft schemesduring the last three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the outcome of the said review andthe reaction of the Government thereto?

Cath Lab in Private Hospitals

4249. SHRIMATI VANGAGEETHA VISWANATH:

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Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the involvement/share ofcorporate sector has increased impactfullyin medical industry/services in the country,if so, the details thereof;

(b) the steps being taken to protectpoor families from high cost of treatmentin private/corporate hospitals;

(c) the number of cath labs working inthe country, State/UT-wise;

(d) whether the Government proposesto increase the cath labs to cater to theneeds of the patients at hospitals with betterfacilities, if so, the details thereof and thesteps being taken in this regard;

(e) whether the Government proposesto set up cath labs in Tirupati and inKakinada in Andhra Pradesh under PPPmode, if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor; and

(f) the details of the financialassistance being provided to theGovernment of Andhra Pradesh by UnionGovernment in this regard?

Patent Rights of AYUSH Products

4250. SHRI SISIR KUMARADHIKARI:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Ö ì¤ü, µÖÖ êÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has anymechanism in place for regular monitoring

on safety, rights and well being of theproducts of AYUSH;

(b) if so, the details thereof andwhether the international standards and thepatent formulas are maintained by thedomestic units; and

(c) the details of products with patentrights and the manufacturing units, State/UT-wise?

Maternal Mortality Rate

†4251. SHRI JAI PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasacquired the data on Maternal MortalityRate (MMR) from all States/UTs in recentpast;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise during the period 2014-2016; and

(c) the details of States/UTs whichhave achieved National Health Policytarget of MMR 100 per lakh live birthswell ahead of 2020?

Fund for Women and ChildDevelopment in Bihar

4252. DR. ALOK KUMARSUMAN:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the steps undertaken by theGovernment for Women and ChildDevelopment in rural parts of the country

particularly in backward areas of districtGopalganj of Bihar;

(b) the total fund allocated to the Stateof Bihar for women and girls developmentduring the last three years;

(c) the amount spent and the detailsabout unspent amount for the saidpurposes particularly in district Gopalganjof Bihar; and

(d) the name of the Central agenciesworking for women and child developmentin Bihar particularly in Gopalganj district?

Research and Referral Hospitals inRural Areas

4253. SHRI DIBYENDUADHIKARI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto set up research and referral hospitals inthe rural parts of the country;

(b) if so, whether the Governmentproposes to follow China model in settingup such medical colleges and hospitals;and

(c) if so, the action taken by theGovernment thereon and if not, the reasonstherefor?

Number of Peacocks

4254. SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether peacock has been declaredas national bird of our country and if so,the date of such a declaration;

(b) the areas, where such birds arefound in large numbers in the country;

(c) the total number of such birds inthe country along with the time by whenthe last census of national bird wasundertaken;

(d) whether taming and poaching ofpeacock is punishable under the Wildlife(Protection) Act, 1972, if so, the quantumof punishment/fine for such offence alongwith the steps taken to protect such birdsfrom such illegal activity; and

(e) whether any directives have beenissued by the Union Government toStates/UTs to provide shelter to thesebirds in public gardens, national parks,botanical gardens that are maintained byState/local authorities and if so, the detailsthereof?

Women Empowerment Programme

4255. SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the various programmes undertakenfor women empowerment in the last fiveyears;

(b) the number of women who havebeen empowered so far in the last five years,State-wise; and

(c) the various women empowermentschemes being implemented in ruralareas of Assam and the outcomes achievedso far?

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Development Work

†4256. SHRI DEEPAK BAIJ:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of the developmentproposals received by the Ministry fromChhattisgarh during the last three yearsalong with the scheme-wise details of thefunds allocated and the action takenthereon;

(b) the reasons for which the saidproposals from Chhattisgarh are lyingpending till date;

(c) whether any time limit has beenset for disposal of the said proposals; and

(d) whether the development worksare hampered on account of excessive timetaken in approval of the proposals and, ifso, the manner in which the cost overrun ofthe said proposals are adjusted?

Dance Based Reality Shows

4257. SHRIMATI POONAMMAHAJAN:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takencognizance and is issuing an advisory toprivate television channels to avoid makingchildren perform suggestive and age-inappropriate moves in dance-based realityshows, if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether the Government has takenadequate steps to keep a check on channelsso that they follow the provisions of the

programme and advertising codesprescribed under the Cable TelevisionNetworks (Regulation) Act, 1995, thatprohibit TV networks from telecastingcontent that denigrates children in anymanner, if so, the details thereof?

Textile Sector

†4258. SHRIMATI SHARDABENANILBHAI PATEL:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the steps taken by theGovernment to encourage textile sector inthe country;

(b) the details of the funds and otherincentives being accorded to textileindustries; and

(c) the details of the employmentavenues likely to be generated through thetextile sector?

Cyber Crime

4259. SHRI PARVESH SAHIBSINGH VERMA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takennote of cyber crimes that have beencommitted against women and children inthe last three years;

(b) the State-wise statistics of cybercrimes particularly in Delhi;

(c) the crimes that are characterizedas cyber crimes;

(d) the laws which are applicable forcyber crimes in the country; and

(e) the steps taken by the Ministryto curb cyber crimes against women andchildren?

Alzheimer Disease

†4260. SHRIMATI RANJANBENDHANANJAY BHATT:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the people are becomingvictim of Alzheimer disease at a youngerage in various parts of the country;

(b) if so, whether the Government isconsidering to take any steps to check thisdisease;

(c) if so, the details thereof along withthe time by which it is likely to be done;and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Anganwadi with Toilets andDrinking Water

4261. DR. UMESH G. JADHAV:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takennote that many Anganwadi centres do nothave their own buildings and also lack basicamenities like toilets and drinking waterfacilities;

(b) if so, the details thereof along withthe total amount paid as rent during the

last three years and the percentage of theamount of rent in the total expenditureaccrued on Anganwadi Kendras during thesaid period in Karnataka, district-wise;

(c) the policy regarding renting housesfor providing Anganwadi facilities;

(d) the total number of AnganwadiKendras that lack toilets and drinking waterfacility; and

(e) the time by which basic amenitieslike toilets and drinking water is likely tobe made available at Anganwadi Kendrasacross the country, State/UT-wise includingKarnataka?

National Health Mission

4262. SHRIMATI PRAMILABISOYI:

SHRI NIHAL CHAND:SHRI SUNIL KUMAR

SINGH:DR. UMESH G. JADHAV:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the budget allocated and utilisedunder National Health Mission (NHM),State-wise since 2010-11;

(b) whether the allocated funds underNHM remained under utilised during thisperiod;

(c) if so, the steps taken to improvethe utilization of funds thereof;

(d) whether there has always been adifference between the demand for NHMinterventions and actual approval and thesteps taken to meet the demand of fundsunder NHM;

(e) the details of Community HealthCentres (CHCs) and Public Health Centres

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(PHCs) established under NHM since itsinception, State-wise including Karnataka;

(f) whether the Government hasreceived any proposals from various Statesincluding Rajasthan under NHM and if so,the details thereof; and

(g) the other steps taken by theGovernment to assess the implementationand progress of NHM along with itspresent status?

Kidnapping of Girls in North EasternArea

4263. SHRI M. BADRUDDINAJMAL:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takennote that several girls are kidnapped ortrapped in North East States and are soldout in other States;

(b) if so, the number of such casesduring the last five years, State-wise;

(c) whether any mechanism is beingadopted to check such illegal activity andto provide immediate aid to the victims;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Illegal Practice

†4264. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:SHRIMATI RANJEETA

KOLI:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether several small businessmenhave got identity card for artisans issuedin collusion with the corrupt officers ofhandicraft commissioner office to getbenefit of craft related schemes;

(b) if so, whether the Government islikely to get such illegal practices inquiredinto;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the reaction of the Governmentthereto?

No-Smoking Policy

4265. SHRI KOMATI REDDYVENKAT REDDY:

SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the attention of theGovernment is drawn to the matter ofcancer deaths occurred due to smokinghabits in the country, every year;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether Government has any planof implementing no-smoking policy amongall employees to avoid such cancer deathsand if so, the details thereof?

Welfare for Poor Widow Women inVrindavan

†4266. SHRIMATI DARSHANAVIKRAM JARDOSH:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the welfare schemes implementedby the Ministry along with the Governmentof Uttar Pradesh for the welfare of poorwidows in Vrindavan so far;

(b) the corrective steps taken in thisregard; and

(c) the details of the variousmechanisms put in place by Ministry andGovernment of Uttar Pradesh to monitorthe welfare schemes for widows ofVrindavan?

Installation of Gyrones

4267. SHRIMATI KANIMOZHIKARUNANIDHI:

SHRI GAUTAMSIGAMAANI PON:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has anyproposal to devise a permanent solutionto prevent sea erosion in coastal areas;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government hasinstalled gyrones in various coastal regionsof the country to prevent sea erosion; and

(d) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including Tamil Nadu?

ICPD Declaration

4268. SHRI BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether International Conferenceon Population and Development (ICPD)-1994 declaration restrict the IndianGovernment to form a population controllaw/two child policy to stabilize the growingpopulation of the country, if so, the detailsthereof; and

(b) the section under which thepopulation control law/two child policy hasbeen restricted?

Indian Textile Exports

4269. SHRI SHIVAKUMAR C.UDASI:

SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the targets fixed andachieved regarding export of textiles, item-wise;

(b) the share of major textile exportingcountries of the world, country-wise andthe steps taken by the Government toaugment the share of Indian textile exports;and

(c) whether the textile workers arefacing problems due to global and domestictextile industry due to falling exports, risingimports and slow down, if so, the detailsthereof along with the steps taken by theGovernment to protect them?

Grants for Research Work

4270. ADV. A.M. ARIFF:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY

×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß

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be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that theGovernment is considering to providegrants for research work in every field;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is also a fact that manyproposals under the said initiative arepending with the Government; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

National Child Protection Policy

4271. DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR:SHRI M. SELVARAJ:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hassought the comments from the commonpublic/stakeholders/NGOs on the NationalChild Protection Policy, if so, the detailsthereof;

(b) the total number of suggestionsreceived by the Government on the policy;

(c) the action taken by theGovernment on these suggestions; and

(d) the time by which the NationalChild Protection Policy is likely to beimplemented?

Virology Detection Research Labs

4272. DR. T. SUMATHY (a)THAMIZHACHITHANGAPANDIAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Governmentproposes to set up any Virology DetectionResearch Labs (VDRL) in Tamil Nadu andif so, the details thereof;

(b) the total funds allocated for theVDRL projects in Tamil Nadu;

(c) whether the Government hasreceived any complaint regarding theinterference and subsequent stalling of theVDRL projects in Tamil Nadu; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and thestand of the Government in this regard?

Janani Suraksha Yojana

†4273. SHRI AJAY BHATT:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether Janani Suraksha Yojana(JSY) is being implemented across thecountry;

(b) if so, the details of the financialassistance given to the eligible beneficiariesin rural and urban areas;

(c) the amount of funds allocated forthe said scheme during the last three years;and

(d) the number of people benefitedthrough this scheme during the said period?

Ragging in Medical Colleges

†4274. SHRI ASHOK KUMARRAWAT:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awareof the inhumane behaviour or brutal deathof students in medical colleges and othermedical institutes due to alleged ragging;

(b) if so, the details thereof along withthe complaints received in this regardmedical college/institution/year-wise as ondate;

(c) the steps taken/proposed to betaken by the Government to check allegedragging in the medical colleges and institutes;and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Cotton Yarn Export

4275. SHRI K.MURALEEDHARAN:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takennote of the continuous decline in cottonyarn exports;

(b) whether it is a fact that the cottontextiles export promotion council has urgedthe Government to extend 3 percent interestequalization for cotton yarn;

(c) whether it is also true that thecotton yarn exports are at past five yearlow; and

(d) if so, the reasons therefor?

AYUSH Hospitals

†4276. SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Ö ì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the facilities providedto patients in AYUSH hospitals, State/UT-wise;

(b) whether the Government has fixedthe total number of beds for patients inAYUSH hospitals; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Compensation for Sexual AssaultSurvivors

4277. SHRI NALIN KUMARKATEEL:

SHRI D.K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasformulated any provisions forcompensation for victims of rape, sexualassault and acid attacks including minorsurvivors;

(b) if so, the details of compensationgiven to the victims during the last threeyears and the current year, State andyear-wise;

(c) whether the Government has putany mechanism in place to ensure that thevictims are compensated as per theprovisions and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government hasreceived any complaints/suggestionsabout the compensation to the victims;and

(e) if so, the response of theGovernment in this regard?

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Urban Haat inNagaur

†4278. SHRI HANUMANBENIWAL:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto set up an urban haat at the districtheadquarters in Nagaur district of Rajasthanfor reviving/strengthening the ancient andtraditional garments industry; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Human Trafficking

†4279. SHRI NABA KUMARSARANIA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the names of the schemes beingimplemented by the Government for theempowerment of women along with theefforts being made by the Government toimprove them;

(b) the details of the cases oftrafficking of women and children fromNorth Eastern States during the last threeyears, district-wise;

(c) the efforts being made by theGovernment for checking human traffickingand permanent solution to this;

(d) the names of the Committeesactive in this regard along with the detailsthereof;

(e) whether women and children arebeing trafficked abroad from various Statesof the country; and

(f) the details of women and childrenof the country who went abroad for jobsduring the last three years, State-wise anddistrict-wise?

Pregnancy Related Deaths

4280. SHRI MANNE SRINIVASREDDY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether as per the report of theWorld Health Organization (WHO) themaximum/highest number of pregnancyrelated deaths per year in the world occursin India; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and thereasons therefor along with the data in thisregard during the last three years, State/UT-wise particularly in Telangana?

Menstrual Hygiene forAdolescent Girls

4281. MS. S. JOTHIMANI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the scheme for Promotionof Menstrual Hygiene for Adolescent Girlsresiding primarily in rural areas of thecountry has been implemented on-ground,and if so, the details thereof, State/UT/district-wise;

(b) whether any study has beenconducted/is likely to be considered infuture to assess the impact of theaforementioned scheme on the menstrualhealth of women;

(c) the issues faced by girls related todistribution or use of sanitary napkins atsubsidized rates given by Accredited SocialHealth Activists (ASHAs) in schools andcommunity;

(d) whether any survey has beenconducted to check if the women includedunder the scheme and given sanitary padsare using or utilizing them in the future,and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) whether the Government is likelyto consider publishing such a report infuture and if so, the details thereof?

Bannerghata National Park

4282. SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Union Governmenthas sought any information from the Stateof Karnataka to reconsider the Eco SensitiveZone (ESZ) around Bannerghata NationalPark (BNP), if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government hasreceived any reply from the StateGovernment of Karnataka on the ESZaround BNP, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the declaration of ESZwould have checked the ecologicallydamaging activities around BNP, if so, thedetails thereof;

(d) whether it is a fact that the farmingor building a farmhouse in an area insideESZ would be affected, if so, the detailsthereof; and

(e) the corrective measures taken bythe Government in this regard?

Grasim Industries

†4283. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the quantum of productionpermitted daily in Grasim Industries locatedin Industrial city of Nagda,Madhya Pradesh including the presentproduction made on daily basis during thelast two years; and

(b) the number of workers along withthe details of the permanent and temporaryemployees employed in the said industries?

Cases Registered under Prevention ofFood Adulteration Act

†4284. SHRI PASHUPATI NATHSINGH:

SHRIMATI ANNPURNADEVI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the provisions of thePrevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954are not being complied with strictly whichhas led to the rise in such crimes in violationof the said Act;

(b) the reaction of the Governmentthereto;

(c) the number of cases registeredunder the said Act during the last threeyears, State/UT-wise; and

(d) the number and details of personspunished under the provisions of the saidAct during the said period, State/UT-wise?

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Single use Plastic

4285. DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:SHRI PARTHIBAN S.R.:SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government isworking on a definition for single use plasticand if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has setup any committee to look into the issue ofsingle use plastic in the country and if so,the details thereof;

(c) whether the Committee hassubmitted its report to the Government, ifso, the details thereof and if not, the reasonstherefor;

(d) whether the banning of single useplastic will result in the loss of jobs in theplastic sector and if so, the details thereof;and

(e) the steps taken by the Governmentin this regard along with the alternate plans,if any, to eradicate plastic use in foodpackaging?

Melamine in Milk

†4286. SHRI RAJIV RANJANSINGH ALIAS LALANSINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of food and non-fooditems in which melamine material is beingused in the country;

(b) whether melamine is also beingused in making protein rich dry milk;

(c) if so, whether the use of melamineprotein rich dry milk in the country hasapproval of FSSAI and if so, the detailsthereof;

(d) whether study has also beenconducted regarding harmful effects ofusing melamine in protein rich dry milk inthe country; and

(e) if so, the details and findingsthereof along with corrective measurestaken by the Government?

Policy on Common PropertyResources

4287. DR. RAJKUMAR RANJANSINGH:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Ößbe pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasinitiated any programmes for securingcommon property resources such as lakes,water bodies, pasture land, common forestland and urban forest;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Governmentproposes to adopt effective national policyon such common property resources; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Surgery facility at Regional LeprosyTraining and Research Centre

†4288. SHRI SUNIL KUMARSONI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the facility for surgery atRegional Leprosy Training and ResearchCentre, Raipur, Chhattisgarh has beendiscontinued, if so, the reasons therefor;

(b) whether the Government ismaking efforts to restart the facility at thiscentre;

(c) if so, the details thereof along withthe time by which the said facility is likelyto be restored; and

(d) the efforts being made by theGovernment for eradication of leprosy inChhattisgarh State along with the detailsof the schemes being run in this regard?

Yoga Centres/Ayurvedic Hospitals atTourist Places

†4289. SHRI VISHNU DATTSHARMA:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has setup Yoga centres and Ayurvedic hospitalsat various tourist places in the countrykeeping in view the increasing popularity/impact of Yoga and Ayurveda in the countryso as to provide their benefits to the foreigntourists;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government isconsidering to set up Yoga centres andintegrated Ayurvedic hospitals inKhajuraho, Madhya Pradesh which isincluded in the list of World Heritage Sitesof UNESCO and is visited by lakhs oftourists across the world;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Waste Management

4290. SHRI GAUTAMSIGAMAANI PON:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto impart training to panchayat membersregarding waste management;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of participatingcountries including organizations from othercountries and India in the said initiatives;

(d) whether the Government is awareof any specific use of waste which could bemade possible through application oftechnology; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Monsoon Predictions by IndianMeteorological Department

4291. SHRI UNMESHBHAIYYASAHEB PATIL:

Will the Minister of EARTHSCIENCES

¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Indian MeteorologicalDepartment (IMD) has predicted normalmonsoon during the current season and ifso, the details thereof, region-wise;

(b) whether the Government is awarethat several foreign agencies including the

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Japanese Meteorological Department havepredicted below normal monsoon duringthe current season;

(c) if so, the details thereof and thereaction of the Government thereto,agency-wise; and

(d) whether average error in IMD,monsoon forecasts has come down duringeach of the last three years and if so, thedetails thereof?

Accumulation of Dues underPMJAY

4292. SHRI ANUMULAREVANTH REDDY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that dues ofcrores of rupees are pending forreimbursement to the hospitals underPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(PMJAY);

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether his Ministry has raisedthe concern with the Finance Ministry forthe same;

(d) if so, the details thereof along withthe response of the Finance Ministry;

(e) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(f) the time likely to be taken by theGovernment to release the pending amountto the said hospitals?

Doctor of Pharmacy

4293. SHRI RAJ KUMARCHAHAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the degree holders ofdoctor of pharmacy (Pharma D) are eligiblefor undertaking clinical trials/clinicalresearch/organized clinical trials in thenumerous Government funded Medical andPharmaceutical institutions with state-of-art facilities and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether such degree holders arealso eligible for taking up the jobopportunities in the field of clinical trialsin private/corporate/autonomousinstitutions;

(c) if so whether, any officialnotification has been issued in this regardand if so, the complete details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Ayurveda Colleges cum Hospitals

4294. SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:SHRIMATI SAJDA

AHMED:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of AyurvedaColleges cum hospitals in the country,State-wise including Kerala;

(b) whether AYUSH hospitals havebeen empanelled under the Pradhan MantriSwasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) forthe benefit of the patients adoptingAYUSH form of treatment;

(c) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including Kerala;

(d) the other steps being taken by theGovernment to create more awarenessabout the benefits of Ayurveda treatment;

(e) whether the Government hasincluded AYUSH under Pradhan Mantri JanArogya Yojana (PM-JAY); and

(f) the amount sanctioned for thedevelopment of Unani across the countryincluding West Bengal during the last threeyears?

Ban on Chewing Gum

4295. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMEDBASHEER:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Ößbe pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takennote of wide usage of chewing gum andsuch materials by the students on thecampuses, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Governmentproposes to impose a total ban on the saidproducts; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Climate Related Disasters

4296. SHRI RAJMOHANUNNITHAN:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT,FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has anystatistics on the average annual number ofdeaths that can be attributable to climate-related disasters in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has anyplan or project to manage and mitigate theclimate change related disasters and if so,the details thereof; and

(d) the number of times the PrimeMinister’s Council on Climate Change(PMCCC) has conducted meeting in 2019along with their outcome thereof?

Proposal for Small Irrigation Project

†4297. SHRI ASHOKMAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether any proposal relatingKarwapa small irrigation project in Dhanorataluka and Channa small irrigation projectin Moolchera taluka in tribal dominateddistrict Gadchiroli of Maharashtra underthe Forest (Conservation) Act is underconsideration of the Government forapproval;

(b) if so, the details thereof along withthe present status of the said proposal;

(c) the reasons for delay in grantingapproval to the said proposal; and

(d) the time by which the saidproposal is likely to be accorded approval?

AYUSH Scheme in Maharashtra

4298. SHRI HEMANTTUKARAM GODSE:

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Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of funds allocated/granted/released under various AYUSHschemes in the country, State/UT-wiseincluding Maharashtra during the last fouryears, stream-wise; and

(b) the time by which the Governmentis likely to release the remaining funds tothe State of Maharashtra?

Central Sector Scheme toPromote AYUSH

4299. SHRI SHYAM SINGHYADAV:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government isimplementing any Central Sector Schemefor promotion of Information, Educationand Communication (IEC) in AYUSH, ifso, the details thereof and the aims andobjectives of launching this scheme;

(b) the funds allocated and utilised forthe purpose during the last three years andthe current year, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the Government has beenable to create awareness among people aboutthe use of AYUSH system of medicine,if so, the details thereof and if not, thereasons therefor;

(d) the corrective steps taken by theGovernment in this regard; and

(e) whether the Government has takenany steps to enhance private investmentsand entrepreneurship in this sector, if so,the details thereof?

Imprest Money in CentralGovernment Hospitals in Delhi

4300. SHRI BHARTRUHARIMAHTAB:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the imprest moneyavailable at the disposal of the competentauthority in Central GovernmentHospitals in Delhi particularly KalawatiSaran Children’s Hospital during each ofthe last three years and the current year;

(b) the utilization of the imprestmoney for procurement of those life saving/essential medicines which were notavailable in medical stores of the saidhospitals during the said period, Hospital-wise;

(c) whether the mortality rate hasincreased in the said hospitals during thesaid period in the absence of adequatesupply of medicines;

(d) if so, the details thereof and thereasons therefor along with the reaction ofthe Government thereto;

(e) the number of deaths reported fromthe said hospitals during the said period,Hospital-wise; and

(f) the corrective steps taken/beingtaken by the Government in this regard?

Replacement of Leased Vehicles

4301. SHRI BALUBHAU ALIASSURESH NARAYANDHANORKAR:

SHRI K. NAVASKANI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto replace leased vehicles which arecurrently being run in various organisationswith Energy Efficiency Services Ltd’s.(EESL’s) vehicles;

(b) if so, the details thereof indicatingthe time by which such replacement willbe completed along with the list oforganizations whose vehicles are likely tobe replaced;

(c) whether the Government hasconducted any study and prepared a reportrelating to the impact of the said measuresin reducing pollution levels; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Environmental Laws for Industries

†4302. SHRIMATI RANJEETAKOLI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether industries are not beingset up in the country due to the stringentlaws relating to environment and forestsfor setting up of industries;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the corrective measures taken bythe Government in this regard?

Conflict between Modern Medicineand AYUSH Systems

4303. SHRI ACHYUTANANDASAMANTA:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Ö ì¤ü, µÖÖ êÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awarethat there exists a conflict between modernmedicine and AYUSH systems with regardto efficacy of medicines, treatments andprocedures and also there is huge statusgap between the two which is detrimentalto AYUSH resources;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has anyplan to introduce a framework to integratethe modern and traditional systems so asto facilitate a meaningful, cross learning andcollaboration between two systems; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Complaints of Childrenagainst Mothers

†4304. SHRI MANSUKHBHAIDHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

SHRI CHHATAR SINGHDARBAR:

DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

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be pleased to state:

(a) whether any incidents have cometo light during the last five years in whichsome women have tortured their ownchildren physically and mentally and triedto implicate them in criminal cases bylodging false complaints against them inpolice and some police personnels werealso involved in these cases;

(b) if so, the number of such incidentsreported to the Government since 2015,State-wise and district-wise especially inUttar Pradesh;

(c) whether there is any system fortaking action against such criminal womenand protecting innocent children;

(d) if so, the details thereof along withthe number of complaints received by theGovernment of Uttar Pradesh in this regard,district-wise during the last five years; and

(e) the steps taken by the Governmentto protect such children who are halfderanged and are victims of frequentintimidation and torture at the hands oftheir own mother in the said case?

Environmental Pollution

†4305. SHRI DINESH CHANDRAYADAV:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Ößbe pleased to state:

(a) the response of the Governmentto the present status of environmentalpollution along with the steps being takento clean the polluted air;

(b) whether the Government proposesto implement Jal-Jivan-Haryali campaignof State Government of Bihar in all theparts of the country in order to controlpollution;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Land Reserved for Forests

4306. MS. DIYA KUMARI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the total area of land reserved forforests in the country, State/UT-wiseincluding Rajasthan, location-wise;

(b) the total number of people illegallyresiding on the forest land, location-wise;

(c) whether the Government hasformulated any scheme for therehabilitation/regularisation of thesevillages and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details of the funds allocatedand utilised for the said purpose duringthe last three years, State/UT-wise?

FM Radio Stationsin Chhattisgarh

†4307. SHRI SANTOSH PANDEY:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government isplanning to set up new FM radio stationsin Chhattisgarh;

(b) if so, the list of such proposedstations, location and district-wise; and

(c) the names and details of locationsin Rajnandgaon and Kabirdham districts ofthe State of Chhattisgarh where FM radio

stations are to be set up including the timeby which the said radio stations are likelyto become functional?

Implementation of PlasticManagement Rules,2016

4308. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasexamined the reasons as to why PlasticManagement Rules, 2016 are not beingeffectively implemented;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Governmentfor ensuring meticulous compliance ofPlastic Management Rules, 2016?

Impact of Climate Change

4309. KUNWAR DANISH ALI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasundertaken a study on the impact of climatechange including changing monsoonpatterns and its effects on the agriculturesector of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of land and crops inhectares which were affected by flood anddrought in the country during the last threeyears, State-wise; and

(d) the corrective steps taken by theGovernment in this regard?

Pneumonia in Rural Areas

4310. SHRI ANANTKUMARHEGDE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of deaths of childrenreported related to pneumonia anddiarrhoea during the last ten years in thecountry, State/UT-wise;

(b) the steps being taken to createawareness about pneumonia and diarrhoeain rural areas; and

(c) whether the Government has setany framework to achieve 2025 GlobalAction Plan for pneumonia and diarrhoeaand if so, the details thereof and if not, thereasons therefor?

Protection of Coral Reefs

4311. SHRIMATI PRATIMAMONDAL:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the present situation of coral reefsin the country;

(b) the details of ongoing programmesto protect coral reefs from adverse effectsof climate change; and

(c) the funds allocated for the purposeduring the last three years and the currentyear?

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Promotion of AYUSH

4312. SHRI P.K.KUNHALIKUTTY:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the funds allocated for promotionand development of Ayurveda, Unani,Siddha, Homoeopathy, and Naturopathy,separately during the last three years andthe current year;

(b) the details of funds spentseparately, year-wise and State/UT-wiseespecially in Kerala;

(c) the details of the amount thatremained unutilized, system-wise; and

(d) the details of complaints regardinginadequacy of funds and the manner inwhich the same is addressed?

Young Scientist ResearchProgramme

4313. SHRI ARVIND KUMARSHARMA:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY

×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether there has been anycorresponding increase in the number ofpatent filings, patent approvals, numberof research papers published and increasein impact factor of research papers of India

with increase in funding under YoungScientist Research Programme, if so, thedetails thereof and if not, the reasonstherefor and the remedial steps takenthereon;

(b) the achievements in “AgriculturalResearch” under the said programme alongwith the steps taken to roll out newlydeveloped advance agri-technologies toagricultural farms, under this programmeincluding research in semi-arid or dry landagriculture;

(c) the rate of growth of funding bythe Government to Young ScientistResearch Programme during the last fiveyears;

(d) whether the said programme isfocusing on next frontiers of energy storagetechnologies like “Solid state batteries” etc.catering to the technology requirement ofnational electric vehicle mobility missionand national solar mission programmes forits successful implementation;

(e) whether the Government had fixedthe eligibility criteria for selection ofcandidates under the said programmes lessthan 35 years during the current year,if so, the details thereof; and

(f) whether the Government proposesto give age relaxation to economically poorcandidates, if so, the details thereof?

Health Indicators and HealthcareStatus of Tribal People

†4314. SHRI SUKHBIR SINGHJAUNAPURIA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasconducted any survey to assess the healthindicators and healthcare status of tribalpeople throughout the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the number of Public HealthCentres (PHCs) and sub-centresfunctioning in the tribal areas and the fundsallocated and utilised, State/UT-wiseparticularly in Rajasthan during the lastthree years and the current year?

CGHS Coverage in NER

4315. SHRI LORHO S. PFOZE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasreceived any representation for setting upof additional regional offices of CGHS inNortheast India and if so, the detailsthereof;

(b) whether CGHS Centre in Imphalis working efficiently to cater to the needsof the CGHS beneficiaries of Manipur; and

(c) whether any private hospital inManipur has been empanelled forproviding cashless facility and if so, thedetails thereof?

Use of PNG/Bio-CNG in Industries

†4316. DR. BHARATIBENDHIRUBHAI SHIYAL:

SHRI SHANKARLALWANI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has issuedinstructions to run industries by using PipedNatural Gas (PNG) or bio-CNG in the citieswith higher level of pollution;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether some industries havecommenced usage of PNG or bio-CNG;

(d) if so, the number of such industries,State/UT-wise; and

(e) the steps taken/proposed to betaken by the Government to use bio-friendly fuel in the industries to controlpollution in the country?

National Green Tribunal

4317. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of cases disposed offby the National Green Tribunal between2011 and 2019;

(b) whether the National GreenTribunal has reported about the prevalenceof several vacancies of its member posts;

(c) if so, whether the Government hasany plans in place to expedite filling thesaid vacancies and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the regional benches ofthe National Green Tribunal are non-functional;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the corrective measures taken bythe Government in this regard?

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Fertility Rate amongWorking Women

†4318. SHRI DILIP SAIKIA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that workingwomen have fewer children;

(b) whether the fertility rate ofworking women was 3.3 per cent beforeten years and has currently declined to2.9 per cent;

(c) whether the Government hasconstituted any task force in this regard totackle the issue of low fertility rates amongworking women;

(d) whether the Government proposesto launch any campaign to create awarenessamong working women; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Manpower Audit in AIR andDoordarshan

4319. SHRI C. LALROSANGA:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Prasar Bharati hasconducted manpower audit in AIR andDoordarshan, if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the ratio of staff/officials inprogramme cadre, engineering cadre andadministrative cadre along with the numberof staffs/officials working in each of thethree cadres at present?

Dual Time Zone

4320. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY

×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has anyplan of considering a dual time zone in thecountry in view of the time gap betweenEastern States and Western States, if so,the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has takencognizance of a scientific paper broughtout by scientists at the Delhi-based CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL)regarding the feasibility for India to havetwo time zones as it would increaseproductivity in all the north-eastern States,if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government hasacknowledged that a separate time zonefor the north-eastern region could help insaving 20 million kWh of electricity a yearaccording to researchers at the NPL, if so,the details thereof;

(d) whether the Governmentproposes to adopt the dual time zonetaking into account the benefits of likelyincrease in productivity and electricitysavings; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not,the strategic or other reasons therefor?

Khadi and TextileIndustry

†4321. SHRI SUDARSHANBHAGAT:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government isexploring the possibilities for Khadi andtextile industry in Jharkhand;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, whether any study has beenconducted in this regard to identifyproposals for such scheme in Jharkhand;and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

AYUSH Schemes

†4322. SHRI RAVINDRAKUSHWAHA:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖ æ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether any scheme has beenformulated with regard to makingNaturopathy and Ayurveda accessible inthe tribal dominated and backward districtsin the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of the scope ofNaturopathy in Deoria and Balia districtsof Uttar Pradesh and efforts made by theGovernment to materialize the scope;

(d) whether any research centre orlaboratory has been set up in this regard;and

(e) if not, the steps proposed to betaken by the Government in this regard?

Hostels for WorkingWomen

4323. SHRI DILIP GHOSH:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the guidelines for thescheme “Hostels for Working women”;

(b) the details of funds provided toWest Bengal for the Hostels of the workingwomen along with the fund sharing patternbetween Centre and States; and

(c) the list of the hostels for whichfund was allotted in West Bengal and itspresent status?

Sariska Tiger Reserve

†4324. SHRIMATI JASKAURMEENA:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasformulated any scheme to improve thecondition of Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwardistrict and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether any concrete steps havebeen taken to improve the status of tigerswhich die in the absence of any safetymeasures and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether wild animals move intothe surrounding settlement/habitations dueto lack of strict demarcation of forest limitswhich causes loss of life and propertyincluding destruction of the standing cropsof the farmers for which no duecompensation is paid to them by the Forestdepartment;

(d) if so, the details thereof and themeasures taken by the Government in thisregard; and

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(e) the number of settlements inRajasthan that are situated near the saidreserve which have been shifted to otherplaces along with the number of suchsettlements proposed to be relocated?

Endorsement Procedure forDiagnostic Test to CGHS

Beneficiaries

4325. SHRIMATI SAJDAAHMED:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the reasons for introduction ofendorsement system for diagnostic testadvised by doctor of CGHS listed privatehospital;

(b) benefits likely to be accrued to theGovernment;

(c) whether the Government hasreceived representation against theprovision, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Governmentproposes/considering to remove theprovision of endorsement, if so, the detailsthereof?

Task Force under National AYUSHMission

†4326. SHRI GANESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Ö ì¤ü, µÖÖ êÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Governmentproposes to extend the reach ofHomoeopathy and other AYUSH systemof medicines to the rural areas under the‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Governmentproposes to constitute a task force to makethe said action plan successful under‘National AYUSH Mission’; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Shortage of SkilledManpower

†4327. SHRIMATI KAVITASINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hadcontemplated to start nursing courses inalmost all Sadar hospitals to overcome theacute shortage of skilled manpower inhealth sector;

(b) if so, the names of Sadar hospitalsand other hospitals where nursingtraining centres have been set up inBihar during the last year and the currentyear;

(c) whether the Government haslinked the nursing training centres withhospitals to impart training to the nursesduring their studies to create better skilledmanpower; and

(d) whether the Governmentproposes to set up a nursing collegeequipped with complete infrastructure inSiwan district of Bihar?

Export Subsidy

4328. SHRI D.K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the textile industry inIndia is subjected to any provisions of theWTO agreement on subsidies andcountervailing measures, if so, the detailsthereof;

(b) whether the Government is underpressure to end export subsidy for thetextile sector from the current year, if so,the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has madeany assessment of adverse effects of WTOagreement on textile sector, if so, the detailsof findings of the assessment; and

(d) whether the Governmentproposes to introduce any policies andprogrammes to counter the effects of theWTO Agreement on employment in thisindustry, if so, the details thereof?

Protection of Children from SexualOffences (Amendment) Bill, 2019

4329. SHRITHIRUMAAVALAVANTHOL:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has heldany consultation with various agencies andchild right experts outside the ambit ofGovernment before enactment of theProtection of Children from SexualOffences (Amendment) Bill, 2019; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

4330. SHRI SRIDHARKOTAGIRI:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of districts where theBeti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) schemehas been implemented till date;

(b) the number of districts that arecovered under the Multi SectoralIntervention Programme.

(c) the provisions under this multisectoral intervention programme;

(d) the districts from the State ofAndhra Pradesh that have been selected forthe BBBP programme; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Anganwadi Kendras

†4331. DR. DHAL SINGH BISEN:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of AnganwadiKendras including the number of AnganwadiKendras having their own buildings, State-wise;

(b) whether the department releasesfunds for constructing building ofAnganwadi Kendras for those Kendras nothaving buildings and those having buildingin dilapidated condition;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

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(d) if not, whether the departmentitself is likely to release funds forconstructing building of AnganwadiKendras; and

(e) if so, by when and the amount offunds to be released and the time by whichthey are likely to be released?

Vendor Licenses for Selling ofTobacco Products

†4332. SHRI PANKAJCHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hadissued an advisory in September 2017 tothe States/UTs for issuing vendor licensesfor selling of tobacco products;

(b) whether the guidelines/directionsthat tobacco products should not beallowed to be sold within the 100 yardsof schools have been issued to theStates;

(c) whether the Government hasreviewed the guidelines and advisory, if so,the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government is awarethat spurious tobacco products and loosecigarettes are being sold on small shopsand carts on road, if so, the details thereof;and

(e) whether the Government proposesto make the provisions of Cigarette andOther Tobacco Products Act, 2003 moreeffective, if so, the details thereof?

Genetically Modified Soybean

4333. SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the findings of theinvestigation into illegal GeneticallyModified soybean cultivation in Gujarat,that was reported to Genetic EngineeringAppraisal Committee (GEAC) in 2017;

(b) whether any action has been takenby the Government since then; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Irregularities in Hospitals

4334. SHRI ANUBHAVMOHANTY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that 60 percent of the PHCs have only one doctorand 5 per cent have none, if so, the detailswith reasons thereof;

(b) whether the Government has takennote of the fact that most of the patientsutilizing the Government hospital facilitiesare forced to pay for some of the medicineswhich they are supposed to get free ofcost, if so, the corrective steps taken inthis regard;

(c) whether the nexus between thehospital staff and the medicine suppliersis creating this artificial shortage ofmedicines due to which the needy patientsare suffering, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps the Government hastaken to ensure that the nexus between thehospital staff and the medicine suppliers

is eliminated and the patients are able toget the medicines free of cost?

National Rural Health Mission

†4335. SHRI AJAY NISHAD:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the present status of implementationof National Rural Health Mission in thecountry;

(b) whether the Government is awareof the non-availability of essentialmedicines, diagnostic tests and also medicalequipments remaining out of order in manyGovernment hospitals of the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof and thecorrective measures taken in this regard;

(d) whether the Government hasreviewed the progress and implementationof medical facilities/schemes/programmesunder the National Rural Health Missionrecently in various States; and

(e) if so, the outcome thereof and thecorrective measures taken by theGovernment to remove the shortcomings?

High Reproduction Rate

†4336. SHRI KANAKMALKATARA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awarethat India has a high reproduction rate ascompared to global standards;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise along with the reasons therefor;

(c) whether there is a variation inreproduction rate in urban and rural areas,if so, the details of such variation, State/UT-wise/urban/rural area-wise;

(d) the amount of funds allocated forfamily planning during the last three years,State/UT-wise; and

(e) the action taken by theGovernment with regard to family planningduring the last three years, State/UT-wise?

Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh

4337. DR. SUBHASH RAMRAOBHAMRE:

SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:SHRIMATI SUPRIYA

SULE:SHRI KULDEEP RAI

SHARMA:SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY

TATKARE:DR. AMOL RAMSING

KOLHE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the present status ofJansankhya Sthirata Kosh (JSK) along withits aims and objectives;

(b) whether the Government iskeeping a track of the activities taken underthe Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh and thesuccess achieved in attaining goals ofNational Population Policy, 2000 and ifso, the details thereof;

(c) the details of the utilization of thefunds allocated in supporting projects,

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schemes, initiatives and innovative ideasrelating to Family Planning;

(d) the details of the organizationswhich are working for stabilization ofpopulation of the country and the way inwhich they are different from each others;and

(e) the further steps taken/being takenby the Government to stabilize thepopulation of the country?

Jute Processing

†4338. SHRI SUNIL KUMARPINTU:

SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:PROF. SAUGATA RAY:DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO

BHAMRE:SHRIMATI SUMALATHA

AMBAREESH:SHRIMATI SUPRIYA

SULE:SHRI KULDEEP RAI

SHARMA:SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY

TATKARE:DR. AMOL RAMSING

KOLHE:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of jute processingindustries functioning in the country, alongwith their production, State-wise along withschemes formulated by the Government topromote jute industry;

(b) whether the export of the juteproducts from the country has declined asa result of which jute industries have beenaffected;

(c) if so, the details of jute productsexported during each of the last three years

and the current year, industry/country-wise along with the foreign exchange earnedtherefrom and the reasons for this decline;

(d) the steps taken by theGovernment to provide financial assistanceto jute industries in order to enable themto compete in the global market;

(e) whether the Government hasdevised any mechanism to ensure themaximum prices for the produce of jutefarmers in view of the surplus juteproduction in the country;

(f) the other steps taken by theGovernment to promote jute industry inthe country;

(g) the problem faced by theGovernment to boost the export of juteproducts and the corrective steps taken inthis regard;

(h) the measures taken/being taken topromote jute industry and to revive closedtraditional jute textile mills in the countryparticularly in the States like Bihar andJharkhand;

(i) whether the Government has anyproposal to procure the entire juteproduced by farmers in the country; and

(j) whether the Government haswaived off/giving subsidy and other loansto textile yarn/jute related products andother product manufacturers in the textileindustry and their units?

Registrar of Newspapers for India

4339. SHRIMATI SUPRIYASULE:

SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO

BHAMRE:SHRI KULDEEP RAI

SHARMA:SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY

TATKARE:

DR. AMOL RAMSINGKOLHE:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of large, mediumand small newspapers registered with theRegistrar of Newspapers for India (RNI)in the country at present, State/UT-wiseand language-wise;

(b) the number of such registerednewspapers which are being published inthe country, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the Government proposesto open branch offices of the RNI indifferent States, and if so, the detailsthereof, State-wise and location-wise;

(d) the details of newspapers whosepublication has been discontinued in thecountry during the last three years and thecurrent year;

(e) whether any periodical monitoringsystem exists to ensure compliance of therules and regulations governing the printmedia and if so, the details thereof;

(f) whether the Government is awareof poor economic condition of local dailynewspapers which have limited/shortcirculation; and

(g) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor along with thesteps taken by the Government in thisregard?

Effects of Odd-EvenScheme

†4340. SHRI KAPIL MORESHWARPATIL:

MS. S. JOTHIMANI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government/CentralPollution Control Board has madeany assessment of the effects ofimplementation of Odd-Even Scheme onpollution levels in the National CapitalTerritory of Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposesto implement the said scheme in othermetropolitan cities of the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether any research has beenmade in order to control pollution in thecountry and if so, the details thereof?

Physiotherapy Clinics

4341. DR. DNVSENTHILKUMAR S.:

DR. HEENA GAVIT:SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:SHRI SHRIRANG APPA

BARNE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of Government andprivate physiotherapy clinics functioningat present in the country;

(b) whether there is acute shortage ofphysiotherapy clinics in the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof and thereasons therefor along with the correctivesteps in this regard;

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(d) whether the Government has fixedany criteria and qualification to run aphysiotherapy centre;

(e) if so, the details regardingrequirement of certification to run aphysiotherapy clinic to ensure publicsafety;

(f) the number of sanctioned postof various grades of physiotherapists ingeneral and SC/ST/OBC in variousCentral Government hospitals in thecountry;

(g) whether the Government has failedto fill up the posts of physiotherapistsresulting in heavy rush in hospital, if so,the details thereof and the reasons thereforand the steps taken by the Government tofill up the posts in a time bound manner;and

(h) the other steps taken by theGovernment to promote physiotherapy inGovernment hospitals in the country?

Print Media

4342. SHRI SHRIRANG APPABARNE:

DR. HEENA GAVIT:SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:DR. DNV

SENTHILKUMAR S.:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government maintainsvarious data with regard to publicationof newspapers in different States like theircirculation rate and the amount paidby the Government agencies for publicationof advertisements, if so, the detailsthereof;

(b) whether the Indian print mediaincluding regional newspapers haverecorded negative growth in recent years;

(c) if so, the details thereof and thereasons therefor along with the correctivesteps taken by the Government in thisregard;

(d) whether cases of allegedmalpractices by certain regional papershave been reported, if so, the details thereofindicating number of such cases reportedand the action taken thereon during thelast three years and the current year,State-wise;

(e) whether the Government is alsoimplementing various welfare schemes forthe benefit of workers including sucheditors employed in small newspapers andother media personnel in the country;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and

(g) if not, the reasons therefor alongwith the other measures taken/proposedto be taken by the Government for thewelfare of such media personnel?

Employment to Physiotherapists

4343. SHRI KULDEEP RAISHARMA:

SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO

BHAMRE:SHRIMATI SUPRIYA

SULE:SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY

TATKARE:DR. AMOL RAMSING

KOLHE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Governmentrecognizes physiotherapy as an importanthealthcare profession to improve qualityof life of people and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the details of controlling authorityfor physiotherapy course, curriculum andpractice in the country;

(c) the number of colleges/universities,both Government and autonomous/privateoffering Bachelor/Master/Ph.D degrees inphysiotherapy in the country along withthe number of physiotherapy degreesawarded till date in above categories;

(d) the number of physiotherapistsemployed in the Ministry of Youth Affairsand Sports and its other allied offices andautonomous organizations at present;

(e) whether adequate avenues ofemployment are available forphysiotherapists in the public sector inthe country and if so, the details thereofand if not, the steps being taken by theGovernment in this regard; and

(f) whether the number ofphysiotherapists is commensurate with theWHO criteria in the country and if so, thedetails thereof along with the existing ratiobetween patients and physiotherapists?

Private Satellite Television Channels

4344. SHRIMATI SANGEETAKUMARI SINGH DEO:

SHRI RAJAAMARESHWARA NAIK:

DR. JAYANTA KUMARROY:

DR. SUKANTAMAJUMDAR:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

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(a) whether the Government hasissued an advisory to all private satellitetelevision channels to only use the latestrevised political map;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thereasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government hasrecently organised the Film Bazar on thesidelines of the golden jubilee edition ofthe International Film Festival of India;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the concerned agencieswere specifically advised to use only thepolitical map prepared by the Survey ofIndia and Department of Science andTechnology;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and

(g) the follow up steps undertaken bythe Government in this regard?

Science and Technology Schemes forWomen

4345. DR. SUKANTAMAJUMDAR:

SHRI RAJAAMARESHWARA NAIK:

SHRI BHOLA SINGH:SHRIMATI SANGEETA

KUMARI SINGH DEO:DR. JAYANTA KUMAR

ROY:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY

×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takeninitiatives to ensure participation of womenin the field of science and technologythrough implementation of suitable genderenabling programmes and if so, the detailsthereof;

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(b) the salient features of the Scienceand Technology Schemes for Women;

(c) the achievements of the saidschemes in providing new opportunitiesfor gainful employment to womenespecially in rural areas; and

(d) the status of implementation ofthese schemes in various States includingKarnataka, Odisha, West Bengal andUttar Pradesh?

National Centre for SustainableCoastal Management

4346. DR. JAYANTA KUMARROY:

SHRI RAJAAMARESHWARANAIK:

SHRIMATI SANGEETAKUMARI SINGH DEO:

DR. SUKANTAMAJUMDAR:

SHRI BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasestablished National Centre for SustainableCoastal Management (NCSCM);

(b) if so, the details thereof along withthe aims and objectives for the same;

(c) the number of research divisionsestablished at NCSCM that will combinegeospatial sciences with cutting edgeresearch on conservation, pollution, climatechange and community interface;

(d) whether NCSCM will strive toscientifically map the cumulativevulnerability of coastal environment to

climate change and consequent threat toecology, lives and livelihoods;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the other steps taken by theGovernment to develop the said centre intoa world-class institution?

Indian Council of Medical Research

4347. SHRI BIDYUT BARANMAHATO:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:SHRI PRATAPRAO

JADHAV:SHRI GAJANAN

KIRTIKAR:SHRI SANJAY SADASHIV

RAO MANDLIK:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Indian Council ofMedical Research (ICMR) hassuccessfully completed the clinical trialsof the world’s first injectable malecontraceptive;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thefeatures of the said contraceptive;

(c) whether the necessary regulatoryapproval from the concerned authoritiesregarding its use have been taken and if so,the details thereof;

(d) whether the said malecontraceptive has some side effects too andif so, the details thereof;

(e) the time by which the saidcontraceptive is likely to be available inthe market; and

(f) the steps taken by the Governmentto disseminate information and create

awareness among common public aboutthis new technology?

Indian Council for Child Welfare

4348. MS. PRATIMABHOUMIK:

SHRI SUDHAKARTUKARAMSHRANGARE:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasdissociated itself from Indian Council forChild Welfare (ICCW) annual nationalbravery award;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) the total grants released to ICCWduring last three years; and

(d) the steps taken by the Governmentto check financial embezzlement of fundsby ICCW?

National Afforestation Programme

4349. SHRI MOHANBHAIKALYANJIKUNDARIYA:

SHRI SOYAM BAPU RAO:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Department ofForests is promoting plantation of fruitbearing trees in the forests;

(b) if so, the percentage of fruit bearingtrees that have been planted in the country,State/UT-wise;

(c) the strategies formulated by theGovernment for the conservation,management and development of forests inthe country;

(d) the salient features of NationalAfforestation Programme, along with itsaims and objectives;

(e) the problems faced by theGovernment in implementing thisprogramme; and

(f) the amount of funds released andutilized under National AfforestationProgramme since its inception?

Use of Plastic in PackagingIndustry

4350. DR. SUJAYRADHAKRISHNAVIKHE PATIL:

SHRI DHAIRYASHEELSAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

DR. SHRIKANT EKNATHSHINDE:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awareof large-scale use of plastic in packagingindustry and its hazardous effects on theenvironment and human life;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the action proposed by theGovernment to reduce use of plastic inpackaging of water and food items due todifficulties in recycling them;

(d) whether the Government proposesto impose restrictions on packagingindustry to stop the use of plastic and

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suggest appropriate alternative material inthe packaging food and water, if so, thedetails thereof; and

(e) whether the Government hasundertaken adequate Research andDevelopment to identify an alternative toplastic for use in packaging industry and ifso, the details thereof?

Anaemia

4351. SHRI N. REDDEPPA:SHRIMATI VANGA

GEETHA VISWANATH:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awarethat 51 per cent of women between ages15-49 years are suffering with anaemia, ifso, the details thereof and the reasonstherefor;

(b) whether it is also a fact that thisfigure is the highest in the world, if so, thedetails thereof;

(c) whether it is also a fact that childrenof more than 38 per cent are suffering fromdeficiencies in their mental growth andphysical development and one in two aresuffering from anaemia, if so, the detailsthereof, State-wise includingAndhra Pradesh and the reasons therefor;

(d) whether it is also a fact that throughthe National Nutrition Mission, theGovernment has identified 315 districts inthe first year, 235 districts in the 2nd yearand by third year, all the districts in thecountry are proposed to be covered by theschemes of NNM, if so, the details thereofparticularly in Andhra Pradesh;

(e) whether the Governmentproposes to converge all the existingschemes for below six years children,lactating mothers and pregnant women intoone scheme under NNM to strengthen itas the existing ICDS scheme has not giventhe desired results;

(f) if so, the details thereof and theprogress made so far in view of the factthat more than 30 per cent of the childrenare born with low nutritional status;and

(g) whether countries like Ghana andTogo are better than Andhra Pradesh inthis regard, if so, the details thereof?

Joint effort for Elimination of TB

4352. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the impact of the Joint Effort forElimination of TB (JEET) programme inimproving notifications from the privatesector;

(b) the State which has the highestproportion of TB patients being notifiedfrom the private sector along with thereasons therefor;

(c) the number of other Public-PrivateMix (PPM) schemes being implementedunder the TB programme in various States,State/UT-wise;

(d) the funds allocated by theGovernment and each State for such PPMschemes and funds disbursed to eachdistrict, State/UT-wise; and

(e) the details of the new districtswhere new PPM schemes have beenapproved and those where it has beeninitiated/launched, State/UT-wise?

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

†4353. SHRI KHAGEN MURMU:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether India and Germany haveentered into any agreement with regard tocombating and reducing greenhouse gasemissions; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Tiger Population

†4354. SHRI CHANDRAPRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the number of tigers inthe country has registered any decreaseduring the last five years;

(b) if so, the details, thereof;

(c) the number of tigers in the country,State/UT-wise including Rajasthan;

(d) the details of programmes beingimplemented by the Government for theconservation of tigers in the country; and

(e) the number of cases correspondingto the killing of tigers for the purposes ofhunting and smuggling during the last threeyears along with the action taken by theGovernment thereon?

Cellulose-basedBio-plastics

4355. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHILEKHI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto initiate cellulose-based bio-plastics in themanufacturing sector; and

(b) if so, the details thereof along withthe estimated cost of production of cellulosebased bio-plastics?

Cable Digitization

4356. SHRI GAUTAMGAMBHIR:

Will the Minister of INFORMATIONAND BROADCASTING

ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awareof the actual number of cable televisionsubscribers in India;

(b) if so, the details thereof along withits effects on the revenue of theGovernment; and

(c) whether the accurate number ofsubscribers may be known with completedigitization and if so, the current status ofdigitization?

Use of Plastic andRubber Waste

4357. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awarethat plastic and rubber waste from Keralais discreetly being used as fuel by the jaggerymaking units for burning hearth, inNagamangala and KR pet taluks in Mandyadistrict in Karnataka;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thereasons for lack of strict measures by thetwo State Pollution Control Boards tocontrol the said malpractice;

(c) whether the Government proposesto issue directions to the two States to takesuitable steps in this regard in order toprotect people in the said area fromdangerous toxic emissions from the jaggeryproduction units; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Shortage of Nurses and Midwives

4358. SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:SHRI RAHUL GANDHI:DR. HEENA GAVIT:SHRI SHRIRANG APPA

BARNE:SHRI DHANUSH M.

KUMAR:SHRI SOYAM BAPU RAO:SHRI SELVAM G.:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awareof the shortage of trained nurses andmidwives in rural and backward areas ofthe country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thereasons therefor along with the presentnurse-patient ratio in the country;

(c) whether the Government has takennote of the importance of midwives in thevillages;

(d) if so, whether the Government hastaken steps to provide quality training andworking conditions for midwives;

(e) whether the Government has alsotaken note of the poor working conditionsof the nurses in the Government andprivate hospitals in rural and backwardareas of the country, if so, the detailsthereof and the corrective steps taken inthis regard;

(f) the total number of diploma/degreeschools and colleges with seats impartingnursing education in the country, State/UT-wise and the steps taken/proposed by theGovernment to open new nursingeducational institutions in the country,location and State/UT-wise; and

(g) whether the Government hasreceived a number of proposals from theStates/UTs for setting up/upgradation ofnursing institutions and if so, the details ofproposals cleared and pending thereof andthe reasons therefor?

Special Women Helpline

4359. SHRI REBATI TRIPURA:SHRI VIJAY KUMAR

DUBEY:

Will the Minister of WOMEN ANDCHILD DEVELOPMENT

´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has anyproposal to set up special women helplinesin each district in future;

(b) if so, the details thereof, speciallyin Tripura and Kushinagar Uttar Pradesh;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the details of plan outlay andtime limit for any such proposal in nearfuture?

Promotion of Pashmina Shawls

†4360. SHRI JUGAL KISHORESHARMA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government hasformulated any scheme for promotion ofPashmina Shawls and other fibres that arefamous in Jammu and Kashmir, if so, thedetails thereof; and

(b) whether the Government is alsoconsidering to set up any textile parks forthe same in Jammu and Kashmir, if so, thedetails thereof?

Ayurvedic Central University

4361. SHRI DEVUSINHJESINGHBHAICHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH)

†ÖµÖã¾Ö ì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯Ö ÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß,×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) the details of guidelines workedout to establish universities of Ayurveda,Unani, Siddha Medicine systemindicating the authority/officers

nominated to formulate and introduce theseguidelines;

(b) whether the Government has anyproposal to convert some of the selectedAYUSH colleges to an Ayurvedic CentralUniversity; and

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

Earthquake Forecast

†4362. SHRI RAMCHARANBOHRA:

SHRI CHANDESHWARPRASAD:

Will the Minister of EARTHSCIENCES

¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether new technological skillsand programmes have been adopted by theGovernment for earthquake predictionrelated research, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government hasrequested Indian scientists/ISRO to carryout research in this regard to developdisaster response system, if so, the detailsthereof;

(c) whether the Government has signedany agreement/MoU with other countriesto work jointly for developing disasterresponse system and if so, the detailsthereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government has setup/proposes to set up a dedicatedSeismology Research Lab;

(e) if so, the details and the objectivesthereof;

(f) whether the Government has madeany efforts to identify the earthquake proneareas and to re-assess the seismic zonesespecially in Bihar; and

(g) if so, the details thereof?

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Allocation of Funds for R&D

4363. SHRI VISHNU DAYALRAM:

Will the Minister of EARTHSCIENCES

¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto increase the allocation of fund forResearch and Development (R&D) in EarthSciences and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the percentage of GDP incurredon R&D initiatives in Earth Sciences duringthe last three years;

(c) the other plans of the Governmentto attract students for research in EarthSciences and give fruitful results; and

(d) whether scientists are given worldclass facilities, equipment, resources, andpackages to carry on their research, etc.and if so, the details thereof?

Forest Rights Act, 2006

4364. SHRI KARTI P.CHIDAMBARAM:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is awareof status of implementation of the ForestRights Act (FRA), 2006 and if so, the detailsthereof, State/UT-wise;

(b) the response of CentralGovernment on the Supreme Court evictionorder of more than a million Adivasis andother forest dwellers;

(c) whether the Government isreviewing the repercussions of such judicialinterventions and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Governmentproposes to amend Forest Rights Act(FRA), 2006 and if so, the details thereof;and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Licensed Blood Bank Units

4365. KUMARI SHOBHAKARANDLAJE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH ANDFAMILY WELFARE

þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether adequate infrastructurerequired for establishing blood bank is laiddown in Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940,if so, the details thereof;

(b) the number of licensed blood banksin the country and the blood units collectedduring the last three years;

(c) whether National Blood Policyprohibits the sale and purchase of bloodsince it is a voluntary donated commodity,if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the support is providedto States/UTs to strengthen their healthcaresystem, including strengthening existingblood banks or establishing new bloodbanks, if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether the blood banks aremandated to update the daily stockposition of the blood and blood products,blood group-wise in eRaktKosh portal,if so, the details thereof?

National Forest Policy

4366. Dr. RAJDEEP ROY:

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Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the NationalForest Policy mandates that 33 per cent ofthe geographical area of the country shouldbe under forest;

(b) whether there is any other policyto safeguard the forest reserves in thecountry, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is awarethat under the Forest Rights Act 2005,Forest Right pattas were given inside forestareas, if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the country is a signatoryto COP and strives to control climatechange; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Powerloom Units

4367. SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has takennote of the fact that powerloom units inthe country especially in Bhiwandi,Maharashtra are facing one of their worsteconomic crisis;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor alongwith the corrective steps taken in thisregard;

(c) whether 60 per cent of powerloomunits in Bhiwandi have been shut downand others are facing likely closure, if so,the details thereof; and

(d) the necessary steps taken by theGovernment to save the powerloom unitsin the country particularly in Bhiwandi?

Pruning of Trees along with Roads

†4368. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has anyscheme for timely pruning of trees alongthe roads to prevent road accidents;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor;

(c) whether Government proposes toplant trees at some distance from the roadsto prevent road accidents; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Health Insurance Scheme

4369. SHRI RAMESH CHANDRAMAJHI:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES

¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposesto reintroduce the “Health InsuranceScheme” for benefit of the weaverscommunity and if so, the details thereof;and

(b) whether the Government proposesto accord financial assistance forestablishment of craft village at Sukhupadaand a common facility centre at Lalitgiri ofOdisha and if so, the details thereof?

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Reserved Forests

4370. MS. MIMICHAKRABORTY:

SHRI DIBYENDUADHIKARI:

Will the Minister ofENVIRONMENT, FOREST ANDCLIMATE CHANGE

¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Ößbe pleased to state:

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(a) whether it is true that the incidentsof poaching of animals in reserved forestsand sanctuaries have risen during the lastfive years;

(b) if so, the details thereof, year/UT-wise; and

(c) the remedial measures adopted bythe Government to check the menace ofpoaching?

INDEX

(Ministry-wise)

Ayurveda,Yoga and Naturopathy,Unani,Siddha and Homoeopathy(AYUSH) : 4162, 4164, 4194, 4198, 4200, 4206, 4207,

4214, 4216, 4220, 4221, 4231, 4246, 4250,4276, 4289, 4294, 4298, 4299, 4303, 4312,4322, 4326, 4361

Earth Sciences : 4186, 4196, 4219, 4291, 4362, 4363

Environment, Forest and Climate Change : 4151, 4154, 4155, 4156, 4158, 4171, 4180,4192, 4193, 4197, 4203, 4210, 4211, 4212,4217, 4223, 4239, 4245, 4254, 4267, 4282,4285, 4287, 4290, 4296, 4297, 4301, 4302,4305, 4306, 4308, 4309, 4311, 4316, 4317,4324, 4333, 4340, 4346, 4349, 4350, 4353,4354, 4355, 4357, 4364, 4366, 4368, 4370

Health and Family Welfare : 4141, 4142, 4146, 4147, 4153, 4160, 4161,4165, 4172, 4177, 4178, 4179, 4182, 4185,4187, 4189, 4195, 4199, 4201, 4208, 4215,4218, 4228, 4229, 4234, 4235, 4236, 4241,4244, 4247, 4249, 4251, 4253, 4260, 4262,4265, 4268, 4272, 4273, 4274, 4280, 4281,4284, 4286, 4288, 4292, 4293, 4295, 4300,4310, 4314, 4315, 4325, 4327, 4332, 4334,4335, 4336, 4337, 4341, 4343, 4347, 4352,4358, 4365

Information and Broadcasting : 4143, 4145, 4152, 4169, 4170, 4183, 4205,4230, 4233, 4257, 4307, 4319, 4339, 4342,4344, 4356

Science and Technology : 4159, 4166, 4204, 4209, 4242, 4270, 4313,4320, 4345

Textiles : 4150, 4167, 4173, 4181, 4188, 4226, 4227,4237, 4240, 4243, 4248, 4258, 4264, 4269,4275, 4278, 4283, 4321, 4328, 4338, 4360,4367, 4369

Women and Child Development : 4144, 4148, 4149, 4157, 4163, 4168, 4174,4175, 4176, 4184, 4190, 4191, 4202, 4213,4222, 4224, 4225, 4232, 4238, 4252, 4255,4256, 4259, 4261, 4263, 4266, 4271, 4277,4279, 4304, 4318, 4323, 4329, 4330, 4331,

4348, 4351, 4359.