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List of Questions for ORAL ANSWERS Friday, February 12, 2021/Magha 23, 1942 (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¤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

Vacant Posts in Doordarshan and Akashwani Guidelines for Organ Donation †*161. SHRI AJAY BHATT: *163. MS. : Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY BROADCASTING WELFARE ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Ã¾ÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) the details of various categories of posts lying (a) whether the Government has issued any vacant in the Directorate General, Doordarshan and guidelines for organ donation in the country; Directorate General, Akashwani as on date; (b) if so, the details thereof and the list of organs (b) the steps taken by the Government to fill the donated during the last three years, State/UT-wise; and vacancies in Himalayan States of the country including (c) the steps taken by the Government to increase Uttarakhand; the awareness on organ donation? (c) the status and progress made in filling up the vacancies as a result thereof; and Setting up of AIIMS like Institutions (d) the time limit fixed for the purpose? *164. ADV. PRAKASH: ADV. A.M. ARIFF: Global Position in Innovations and Publications Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY *162. SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: WELFARE SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state: ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the details of the AIIMS like institutions sanctioned since 2014, status of their completion, funds be pleased to state: allocated and utilised for each project, State/UT-wise; (a) whether it is a fact that ’s global position (b) whether there has been delay in completion of has improved both in innovations and publications and any of these AIIMS like institutions, if so, the details if so, the details in this regard; thereof and the reasons therefor, project-wise and State/ (b) whether the combination of scientific excellence UT-wise; and innovation has been made possible by encouraging (c) the details of the proposals received from States investments in scientific activities, infrastructure as well including and Maharashtra for establishing as manpower development and if so, the details AIIMS like institutions and the action taken by the thereof; Government on each such proposal, State/UT-wise; and (c) the details of funds allocated, released and (d) the time by which each of the sanctioned AIIMS utilised for encouraging innovations, scientific activities, like institution will be functional/ operational, State/UT- infrastructure, etc. during each of the last three years; wise and project-wise? (d) the details of the patents filed during the said period, State/UT-wise; and Policy for Scientific Social Responsibility (e) the extent to which the start-up India mission *165. SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY: has given a boost to convert these patentable innovations ideas into start-ups during the period, State/ Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UT-wise? ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 42 be pleased to state: Awareness about COVID Vaccine (a) whether the Government proposes to launch *169. SHRI KANUMURU RAGHU RAMA ‘Scientific Social Responsibility’ policy; KRISHNA RAJU: (b) if so, the details thereof; SHRI B.B.PATIL: (c) the salient features of the said policy and the Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY objectives intended to be achieved through the policy; and WELFARE (d) the progress made in this regard so far? þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Adverse Effects of Climate Change (a) the number of doses that are required to complete the vaccination process for COVID-19 and the number *166. SHRI : of days required for the body to get immunity to the Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND virus; CLIMATE CHANGE (b) whether the Government proposes to initiate an ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß awareness drive to counter the issues/doubts arising be pleased to state: out of the effects of the vaccine and instill confidence (a) whether the Government has taken note of the in the people; climate change across the country during the last three (c) if so, the details of steps/measures taken by the decades; Government in this regard; and (b) if so, the details thereof; (d) the funds allocated for the purpose? (c) the geographical areas that have witnessed the most significant climatic change, with special reference to the Himalayas indicating the impact of such a change Promotion of High Quality Cotton on the environment in the country; and *170. DR. MUNJPARA MAHENDRABHAI (d) whether the Government has conducted any KALUBHAI: study to examine the trend of declining rainfall in certain areas of the country like Cherrapunji and if so, the Will the Minister of TEXTILES details thereof? ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Conservation of Forests (a) whether the Government has envisaged a textile †*167. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE: policy for high quality ‘Shankar’ Cotton produced at Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND Surendranagar district in Gujarat owing to its reputation CLIMATE CHANGE as a hub of cotton activities in the country and if so, the details thereof; ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (b) whether the Government has any proposal/plan for setting up of a textile park in Surendranagar district; (a) whether the Government has taken or proposes and to take steps for the conservation of forests and development of forest-based industries in the country; (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? (b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of schemes launched/proposed to be launched for the benefit of workforce employed in such industries; and First Phase of COVID Vaccination (c) if not, the reasons therefor? *171. SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN: Waste Treatment Plant Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE †*168. SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR: þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state: ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the total number of persons expected to be provided COVID vaccine in the first phase of vaccination be pleased to state: including categories of persons covered; (a) whether the Government has formulated any (b) the expected date by which the first round of policy to set up a waste treatment plant in Darbhanga, vaccination is likely to be completed; Bihar for disposal of the plastic, bio-medical and solid waste generated keeping in view the rising urbanization (c) the total number of COVID vaccines doses that and for environmental protection; and have been ordered by the Drugs Controller General of (b) if so, the details thereof? India as on 20 January, 2021;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 43 (d) whether orders placed thus far are expected to COTPA, 2003 cover all the persons proposed to be vaccinated in the *174. DR. (PROF.) KIRIT PREMJIBHAI first round at the rate of two doses per person; SOLANKI: and Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons WELFARE therefor? þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Improvement in Air Quality (a) whether the Government is considering any *172. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI: proposal to remove the provision of allowing designated SHRI RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE: smoking areas and point of sale advertising under the COTPA, 2003 for tobacco control; Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND (b) if so, the details thereof; and CLIMATE CHANGE ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) if not, the reasons therefor? be pleased to state: Killing of Animals (a) whether the Government has identified any new emerging patterns for air quality improvement/ *175. SHRI : deterioration in the country; Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND (b) whether most cities in the country experienced CLIMATE CHANGE an improvement in air quality during the initial months ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß of COVID-19 induced lockdown and if so, the details be pleased to state: thereof; (a) whether the Government has taken note of the (c) whether the air quality is back to pre-COVID incidents of killing of animals including elephants and levels and gains achieved during the lockdown leopards in Kerala; period have been squandered and if so, the details thereof; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is aware of the rise in (d) whether the Government has received encroachments in buffer zones of forests across the suggestions from various quarters on the basis of air country; quality data collected during the lockdown so as to envisage a policy to monitor air pollution levels and if (d) if so, the details thereof; and so, the details thereof along with the action taken (e) the steps being taken by the Government to thereon; and reduce the conflict between people and wildlife including (e) the other steps being taken/proposed to be action taken to prevent encroachments in forest buffer taken by the Government to ensure that the zones? improvements in air quality are sustained? Regulations on Web Series †*176. SHRI RAVI KISHAN: Ban on Single-use Plastic SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA: *173. SHRI P.C. MOHAN: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND BROADCASTING CLIMATE CHANGE ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken note of web (a) whether the Government has formulated a series/films released on Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms constantly hurting the religious sentiments; roadmap to meet the 2022 deadline for eliminating single- use plastic in accordance with its 2018 World Environment (b) the current procedure and penalty under the law Day pledge; for violation of religious sentiments by OTT platforms; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is planning to formulate any stringent guidelines to check web series and films (c) whether the guidelines issued by the Government being released on OTT platforms and if so, the details mandate the States and Union Territories to phase-out thereof; single-use plastic by 2022 and if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government proposes to prescribe action against the Directors and Producers of such web (d) the steps taken by the Government to sensitize series or movies being released on OTT platforms which people against the use of single-use plastic leading to hurt religious sentiments; and its gradual elimination? (e) if so, the details thereof?

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 44 Claims for New Corona Vaccines be pleased to state: *177. SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY: (a) the details of incidents of oil spills occurred in the Indian Ocean during the last four years; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (b) whether an oil spill pollutes fragile coastal ecology and marine biodiversity and if so, the details of þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ecological and environmental impacts thereof; be pleased to state: (c) whether the Government has prepared any policy (a) whether the Government has taken note that for tackling/handling the incidents of oil spillage in the many organizations are claiming that vaccines have Indian waters for prevention of damage to the flora and been developed to control Corona Virus in the country; aquatic life cycle and if so, the details thereof; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether oil spillage also affects mangroves and (c) whether the Government has examined their fishermen and if so, the details thereof; and claims, if so, the details thereof? (e) the steps taken to combat oil pollution in the coastal and marine environment in various maritime zones? Damage to Corona Vaccine in Cold Storage *178. MS. PRATIMA BHOUMIK: National Clean Air Programme SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA: *180. DR. VISHNU PRASAD M.K.: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND WELFARE CLIMATE CHANGE þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether it has come to the notice of the (a) whether the Government has launched National Government that many doses of Corona vaccine have Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to reduce air pollution in been found frozen and damaged in cold storage; the country and if so, the number of non-attainment (b) if so, the details of the vaccine doses damaged, cities that have formally launched the NCAP; State/UT-wise along with the reasons therefor; (b) the status of tangible progress achieved in these (c) the number of Corona warriors/Health workers cities; who have received the Corona Virus Vaccine in the (c) whether it is a fact that the NCAP has not yet country till date, State/UT-wise; and been implemented in some cities and if so, the reasons (d) the details of the funds utilised/spent so far in therefor; the first phase of Corona Virus Vaccination Drive, State/ (d) whether the Government proposes to extend the UT-wise? programme to more cities in near future and if so, the details thereof; Incidents of Oil Spills (e) whether the Government proposes to increase the budget to align with the ambitions/objectives/targets *179. SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI: under the programme; and Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons CLIMATE CHANGE therefor? ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ,¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

NEW DELHI; UTPAL KUMAR SINGH February 6, 2021 Secretary General Magha 17, 1942 (Saka) INDEX (Ministry-wise)

Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) : Earth Sciences : Environment, Forest and Climate Change : 166, 167, 168, 172, 173, 175, 179, 180 Health and Family Welfare : 163, 164, 169, 171, 174, 177, 178 Information and Broadcasting : 161, 176 Science and Technology : 162, 165 Textiles : 170 Women and Child Development :

45 LOK SABHA ______

List of Questions for WRITTEN ANSWERS Friday, February 12, 2021/Magha 23, 1942 (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¤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 — 230

Promotion of Handlooms and Handicraft Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1841. DR. A. CHALLAKUMAR: ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRI JUAL ORAM: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of TEXTILES (a) whether the Government has launched a scheme ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß for the mapping and survey of villages with a view to studying the impact and application of science and be pleased to state: technology in rural areas; (a) whether the Government is considering to (b) if so, the details thereof; encourage handlooms and handicrafts in the country; (c) the achievements made through such an initiative (b) if so, the details of various schemes/programmes so far, State/UT-wise; undertaken by the Government for promotion and development of handloom and handicrafts sectors in the (d) whether the Government also proposes to cover country particularly in Tamil Nadu; rural areas of Rajasthan under the said scheme particularly those situated near the international border area; and (c) the funds allocated, released and utilized for the purpose during each of the last three years and the (e) if so, the details thereof? current year, State-wise; and (d) the benefits accrued as a result of implementation Cotton Procurement from Odisha of these schemes/programmes? 1844. SHRIMATI APARAJITA SARANGI: Will the Minister of TEXTILES Duplicate Food/Oil Items ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß 1842. SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY: be pleased to state: SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH: (a) whether the Government proposes to facilitate Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY cotton procurement in various districts of Odisha WELFARE particularly in Nuapada and Balangir; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons be pleased to state: therefor? (a) whether the Government is aware that duplicate food/oil items are including edible oils, biscuits, Labour unrest in Jute Mills chocolates and other packed items available in the market 1845. DR. SUBHAS SARKAR: and if so, the details thereof, item-wise; MS. LOCKET CHATTERJEE: (b) the action taken thereon during the last three Will the Minister of TEXTILES years, State/UT-wise particularly in and Telangana; and ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (c) the steps being taken by the Government for proper monitoring to stop such activities? (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of an incident whereby several workers rampaged a jute mill in West Bengal which had suspended its operations Mapping and Survey of Rural Areas recently, if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor; †1843. SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI: (b) whether the Government maintains any SHRI BALAK NATH: information on the number of jute mills that have closed

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 341 down in West Bengal due to labour unrest and other be pleased to state: reasons during the last three years; (a) whether lakhs of people lose their lives due to (c) if so, the response of the Government thereto; water borne infectious diseases every year; and (b) if so, the details of total number of Bacteriologists (d) the steps taken by the Government to boost jute working in the country at present, State/UT-wise; sector and revive closed jute mills across the country, (c) whether the number of Bacteriologists in the State-wise including West Bengal? country are sufficient in view of the overall population of the country, if so, the details thereof; Erosion of Coastal Stretches in Tamil Nadu (d) whether there is any provision for setting up 1846. SHRI P RAVINDHRANATH: well-equipped laboratories in hilly, far-flung and backward Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND areas of the country; and CLIMATE CHANGE (e) if so, the details thereof? ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Hospitals in Areas of Contaminated Groundwater (a) whether the Union Government is aware that 1849. SHRI M. BADRUDDIN AJMAL: various stretches along the coastal line of Tamil Nadu Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY are being chronically eroded and are creating problems WELFARE especially for members of the fishing community; (b) if so, the details thereof; and þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (c) the steps taken by the Government to combat erosion in a sustainable way in coastal areas of Tamil (a) whether the Government proposes to establish Nadu during the last three years? hospitals in the areas where people are affected by arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater particularly in Assam; Medical Waste (b) If so, details thereof; and 1847. SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT: (c) If not, the reasons therefor? SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL: SHRIMATI MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH: Textile Training Centres Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY 1850. DR. UMESH G. JADHAV: WELFARE SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI: þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRI SUNIL BABURAO MENDHE: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of TEXTILES (a) whether the quantum of medical waste is ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß continuously increasing in the country; be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details of the steps being taken by the (a) the number of beneficiaries under the Integrated Government for the disposal of the said waste, State/UT- Skill Development Scheme during the year 2019-2020 and wise; as on December 2020, State-wise including Maharashtra; (c) whether the disposal of medical waste collected (b) the total number of textile training centres which is being done as per conventional methods, if so, the have been registered and functioning across the country, details thereof; under Samarth Scheme State-wise including Maharashtra, (d) the modern techniques being used by the Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh; Government to dispose of medical waste; (c) the budget allocated and utilized for this purpose, (e) whether the Government has also taken State-wise; cognizance of PPE kits, sanitizers, masks not being made (d) whether the Ministry of Textiles has partnered as per the laid norms in this regard; and with government agencies from various States and (f) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise along sectoral organizations for entry level training and job with the steps taken to prevent it? creation in both traditional and organized segments of textile value chain; and (e) if so, the details thereof, State-wise especially in Water Borne Infectious Diseases the State of Maharashtra? †1848. SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY Impact of Lockdown on Textile Sector WELFARE 1851. SHRI T.N. PRATHAPAN: þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 342 Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether a number of projects relating to be pleased to state: contruction of roads, hydro and thermal power railways and coal mining are pending with the Union Government (a) whether the Government has any details regarding for forest/environmental clearance; the impact of lockdown and economic slowdown during COVID-19 crisis on textile sector; (b) if so, the project-wise and State/UT-wise details thereof and the reasons thereof along with the total (b) if so, the details thereof; number of such cases received from various States; (c) the number of MSMEs in the country which depend upon textile sector for their livelihood along with (c) the total number of such projects granted forest/ the investment in the sector; environmental clearance during each of the last three years and the current year, project-wise and State/ (d) the number of MSMEs in Textile sector since UT-wise; 2010; and (c) the current status of such projects along with (e) the details of the growth and decline in the the time by which such projects are likely to be granted textile sector during the last three years along with the forest/environmental clearance; details of the factors behind the same? (d) whether the Union Government proposes to delegate the power of granting forest/environmental Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme clearance of such projects to State authorities; and 1852. SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: (e) if so, the details thereof? SHRI SELVAM G.: SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI: SHRI DHANUSH M. KUMAR: Exemption from NEET Exam Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD 1854. SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ: DEVELOPMENT Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß WELFARE be pleased to state: þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Government is implementing Pradhan be pleased to state: Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme through the State (a) whether the Government has received any Government/UT administration on cost sharing basis resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly and if so the details thereof; regarding exemption from NEET exam; (b) the challenges faced by the Government while (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken on implementing the scheme; the said resolution; and (c) whether the Government has assessed the scheme (c) whether any communication has been sent to the and if so, the outcome of the assessment and the State Government of Tamil Nadu regarding the said corrective steps being taken to overcome the resolution, if so, the details thereof? shortcomings;

(d) the number of States which are contributing their Supplementary Nutrition Programme share of funds for the implementation of the scheme and the steps taken by the Government to urge the States to 1855. SHRIMATI PRAMILA BISOYI: contribute their respective share of funds; Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD (e) whether State Governments have sent proposals DEVELOPMENT for setting up of more centres in their Districts under the ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß scheme; and be pleased to state: (f) if so, the details of the proposals received and (a) the total Budget sought and approved for approved along with the funds released during the last Supplementary Nutrition Programme and ICDS-General three years and the current year, State/UT-wise including during 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21, up to 31 December Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu? 2020- State-wise, including Odisha; and (b) the total Budget allocated / released (both Central Environmental Clearance for projects and States Share) for Supplementary Nutrition Programme and ICDS-General during 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21, †1853. SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE: up to 31 December 2020- State-wise, including Odisha? SHRI ARUN SAO: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND Development of ENFUSER CLIMATE CHANGE ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ,¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß 1856. SHRI : ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 343 Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state: ¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Government has tested the be pleased to state: effectiveness of the Kritiscan UV- Baggage Disinfection System; (a) whether the Government has developed Environmental Information Fusion Service (ENFUSER) (b) if so, the details thereof; and made its services operational for Delhi; (c) whether the Government proposes to distribute (b) if so, the details thereof and the manner in which such a system to railway stations, airports and bus ENFUSER helps to reduce pollution; and stations; and (c) the other measures being taken by the (d) if so, a detailed breakup of such allocations to Government towards abatement of pollution in the all the bus-stations, airports and railway stations and country particularly in Delhi? other public establishments in Andhra Pradesh?

Setting up of Ayurveda Research Institute National Digital Health Mission †1857. SHRI SANJAY BHATIA: 1860. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU: SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA: Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND SHRI KESINENI SRINIVAS: NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) THANGAPANDIAN: †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß SHRI K. NAVASKANI: (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY be pleased to state: WELFARE (a) whether there is any proposal/requisition to set þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß up a Ayurveda Research Institute of international be pleased to state: standards in Karnal, Haryana and if so, the details thereof; and (a) whether the Government has announced National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), if so, the details thereof (b) the other details of proposals submitted by the along with the areas of its operation/implementation and State Government of Haryana with regard to Homeopathy the budget allocated for the same; system and other systems of medicine along with the action taken by the Government in this regard? (b) whether registration for generation of Health IDs under the National Digital Health Mission has been made mandatory for all the citizens and if so, the laws Female Juvenile Homes and rules for doing so; 1858. MS. LOCKET CHATTERJEE: (c) whether the Government has consulted experts for National Digital Health Mission and National Digital Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD Health ID projects, if so, the details thereof along with DEVELOPMENT the companies and firms roped in for National Health ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Data Management Policy; be pleased to state: (d) the present status of issuance of Health IDs in (a) the total number of shelter homes and female the places of operation along with the number of IDs juvenile homes currently functional across the country issued and budget allocated and spent till date; State/ along with the number of children and women residing UT-wise; in them, State-wise including West Bengal; (e) the details of the data to be collected and the (b) whether the Government has taken note of any competent authorities who are allowed to gain access to incidents of torture and sexual exploitation of children at personal medical data under the NDHM and the criteria shelter homes, if so, the details thereof along with the for gaining such access along with steps taken to number of such cases reported during the last three ensure the data privacy of the health records of citizen; years, State/UT-wise including West Bengal; and and (c) the steps taken by the Government for protection (f) whether the Government has taken note of the and welfare of children at such homes/institutions? concerns raised with regard to data privacy of the individuals, if so, the details thereof and necessary steps taken in this regard? Effectiveness of Kritiscan UV Baggage Disinfection System Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme 1859. SHRI KESINENI SRINIVAS: 1861. SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 344 DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL: (c) whether the Government has undertaken any SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO study to measure the impact of COVID-19 on malnutrition MANDLIK: and access to nutrition across the country; and SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA: (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU: therefor? Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT Ayurvedic Medicine to Boost Immunity ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 1864. SHRI V.K.SREEKANDAN: be pleased to state: SHRI : (a) whether Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme SHRI D.K.SURESH: has not been implemented in all the districts across the Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND country and if so, the details thereof; NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND (b) whether BBBP scheme has been able to bring HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) behavioural change in the society towards birth and rights of a girl child in the country and if so, the details †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß thereof; (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (c) whether BBBP Scheme has resulted in an improvement of Sex Ratio at Birth; and (a) whether the Government is aware that the studies conducted on certain Ayurvedic medicines as immunity (d) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise? boosters in Kerala have drawn international attention; (b) if so, the details thereof; Mental Health Pandemic (c) whether it is a fact that many nations have 1862. SHRI KHAGEN MURMU: included these findings in their respective health Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY programmes; and WELFARE (d) if so, the details thereof? þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Naturopathy Hospitals in Tribal Areas (a) whether the Government has noted that the 1865. SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE: country is confronted with a brewing pandemic of mental DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE: sickness like the rest of the world, if so, the details DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR S.: thereof; SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA: SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE: (b) whether the Government has adequate medical DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE: infrastructure to handle this crisis, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND (c) whether the Government is aware that HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) conventional psychiatry medicines have side effects and aggravate symptoms of mental sickness, due to †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß absence of pathogenesis and specific medicines in this (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß regard, if so, the details thereof; and be pleased to state: (d) the steps taken by the Government to devise (a) the number and details of Naturopathy hospitals beneficial medical treatment for mental sickness and also operational in the backward tribal areas of the country, create awareness amongst the citizens in this regard? State/UT-wise; (b) whether the Government has set up any Impact of COVID-19 on Malnutrition Naturopathy hospital in the tribal areas, if so, the details 1863. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA: thereof and the number of tribal people who are likely to be benefitted by these Naturopathy hospitals in the Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD country, State/UT-wise; DEVELOPMENT (c) whether these hospitals will act as a training ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß centre for the Tribal Youth to incorporate the skills of be pleased to state: Naturopathy and Yoga into their health practices and if (a) whether the Government has taken note of so, the details thereof; National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) results that (d) whether the Government is considering to study indicated worsening malnutrition levels, especially in tribal Health practices and develop a repository of tribal key metrics like stunting in different States; health practices and if so, the details thereof; and (b) if so the details thereof along with the response (e) the steps being taken by the Government to train of the Government thereto; the young tribal men and women to deliver simple 345 Naturopathy treatments which will benefit the entire (f) the progress made by the Government towards community in future? attaining the status of being TB free country?

Healthcare Scheme for SC/ST Women Cancer Care Units in Kolar 1866. SHRI Y. DEVENDRAPPA: 1869. SHRI S. MUNISWAMY: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE WELFARE þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Ã¾ÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has launched any (a) whether the Government proposes to establish healthcare scheme specially focusing on SC/ST category Cancer Care Units and wellness centres in Kolar district women and their children in the country; of Karnataka; (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; and (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the financial support extended under such (c) whether the Government has received any scheme, State/UT-wise particularly in Karnataka? representation/request in this regard; and (d) if so, the details thereof? Financial Assistance for Tree Plantation †1867. SHRI MAHABALI SINGH: Management of E-waste Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND 1870. SHRIMATI SARMISTHA SETHI: CLIMATE CHANGE SHRI RITESH PANDEY: ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND be pleased to state: CLIMATE CHANGE (a) whether any scheme for providing financial and ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß technical assistance to various States for tree plantation be pleased to state: is being implemented by the Union Government; (a) the details of countries which are depositing e- (b) if so, the details thereof, scheme-wise and State/ waste in India; UT-wise including Bihar; (b) the quantum of electronic waste (e-waste) (c) the financial assistance provided to Bihar during generated in the country and the rate of generation of the last three years, year-wise; and such waste along with the estimated quantity of e-waste (d) the number of trees planted with the said financial recycled/treated in the country at present; assistance during the said period, year-wise? (c) whether the Government has taken any steps to acknowledge the role of State pollution control boards Spike in Tuberculosis Cases and pollution control committees in mitigating the gap between e-waste generation and its recycling and urged 1868. SHRI KARTI P. CHIDAMBARAM: them to revise the capacity of e-waste recycling units Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY following the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) WELFARE guidelines; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; be pleased to state: (e) the details of schemes being implemented for e- (a) whether there has been spike in Tuberculosis waste management and recycling of such waste; and (TB) cases after the lockdown and if so, details thereof; (f) the steps taken by the Government to set up (b) whether the Government is aware that there are operative infrastructure which could redress the of e- multiple cases of dual incidence of COVID and TB in the waste disposal in the country? country and if so, details thereof; (c) whether TB cases are likely going unnoticed as a result of COVID, if so, the details thereof; Treatment of Infectious Diseases (d) whether the Government is aware that TB †1871. SHRI PRATAPRAO PATIL CHIKHLIKAR: annually claims as many lives in India as COVID has so SHRI JAYADEV GALLA: far, if so, the details thereof; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (e) the measures being taken by the Government to WELFARE ensure TB patients, who often have other co-morbidities, þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß are appropriately targeted for COVID prevention and testing; and be pleased to state: ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 346 (a) whether the Government is taking steps to set up Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND special hospitals/hospital blocks for development of CLIMATE CHANGE basic infrastructure for the treatment of infectious ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß diseases; be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT/district-wise; and (a) whether the habitat of Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Thattekad, Kerala is facing threat from grazing, collection (c) the efforts made by the Government to strengthen of fuel-wood and invasive species; laboratory network? (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; (c) whether the Government has received complaints Acid Attack on Minor Dalit Girls owing to rise in number of tourists visiting the bird 1872. SHRI VELUSAMY P.: sanctuary; SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K.: (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD thereon; DEVELOPMENT (e) whether the Government has sanctioned a team ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß to assess the ground level situation in Thattekad and if so, the details of the findings of the team thereof; and be pleased to state: (f) the other steps being taken/proposed to be taken (a) whether the Government has taken note of the by the Government in this regard? incident where minor dalit girls in Uttar Pradesh were attacked with acid and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has any proposal to Protection of Textile Industry constitute special courts for trials of such crimes 1875. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU: committed against dalit girls and imposition of death penalty; and Will the Minister of TEXTILES (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß therefor? be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a Group of Ministers Management of Air Quality (GoM) constituted to boost India‘s exports has raised concerns about some foreign funded NGOs/groups †1873. SHRI SUBRAT PATHAK: lobbying against Indian products in the Indian textile SHRI NAYAB SINGH: and clothing sectors; DR. RAM SHANKAR KATHERIA: SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA: (b) if so, the details thereof; SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: (c) whether the Government is formulating any SHRI RAVI KISHAN: measures to check this malicious campaign by foreign- Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND funded organizations in order to protect the domestic CLIMATE CHANGE textile industry; ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons be pleased to state: therefor; and (a) whether the Government has carried out any (e) the other steps taken by the Government in this work regarding development of Decision Support System regard? (DSS) framework for the management of air quality;

(b) if so, the details thereof; Unethical Practice by the Pharma Companies (c) the technical institutes identified by the Government for developing the said framework; 1876. SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K.: (d) whether any technology is being developed to Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY maintain air quality in the National Capital Region; WELFARE and þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (e) if so, the details thereof? be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government had banned doling out Threat to Bird Sanctuary freebies, cruise tickets, paid vacations and sponsorships for educational conferences and seminars to doctors by 1874. SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR: pharmaceutical companies from January 1, 2014 and if DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR: so, the details thereof; SHRI BHOLA SINGH: (b) whether the Government is aware that SHRI RAJA AMARESHWARA NAIK: branch of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 347 disallowed an allowance of Rs. 76.55 lakhs paid by a Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND leading pharma company, if so, the details thereof; BROADCASTING (c) the steps taken by the Government to prevent ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß such kind of unethical practices followed by the pharma be pleased to state: companies hitherto; and (a) whether the Government has taken any firm (d) whether the Government is having any proposal decision on the restarting of the film shooting and film to bring out specific comprehensive law in this regard, production and TV serials activities in the country which if so, the details thereof? adds substantially to the economy and is subsistence for millions of cine workers in the country; ASHA Workers (b) if so, the details thereof and the measures taken 1877. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY: by the Government to protect the Livelihood of Cine SHRI ANURAG SHARMA: workers in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi film industries; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (c) whether the Government has any plans to þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß compensate the people who lost their livelihood due to the imposition of lockdown and COVID-19 crisis and if be pleased to state: so, the details thereof and the Government‘s further (a) the number of ASHA workers engaged in Uttar stand and decision in this regard; and Pradesh specially, Jhansi, Lalitpur and Kushinagar; (d) the effective measures being taken by the (b) whether the Government has examined the role Government to ensure a safe environment for the large of ASHA’s services being used for COVID-19 related number of cine workers and daily wage workers engaged activities in the State and if so, the details thereof; and in Film and television industry? (c) the necessary steps taken/being taken by the Government to increase the remuneration of ASHA Stunting and Wasting in Children workers? 1880. SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

Smartphones for Anganwadi Workers Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT †1878. SHRI RANJEETSINGH HINDURAO NAIK NIMBALKAR: ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß DR. : be pleased to state: SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV: (a) the details of the prevalence of stunting and SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM wasting in children below the age of five, State-wise and SHRANGARE: in terms of numbers and percentage during the last ten SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL: years; Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD (b) the data on the prevalence of anaemia in women DEVELOPMENT of reproductive age, State-wise; ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether the three year targets on stunting, be pleased to state: under-nutrition, anaemia and low birth weight, set under (a) whether the Government has formulated any the Poshan Abhiyan have been met and if so, the details scheme to provide ‘Make in India’ smart phones to thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and Anganwadi workers to enable them to keep digital records in lieu of written records as it is time consuming for them (d) whether the Government plans to continue the to maintain written records of all Anganwadi beneficiaries; Poshan Abhiyan and if so, the details of fresh targets and estimated timeframe/deadlines? (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any time limit has been fixed to provide smart phones to all Anganwadi workers of the country Persons affected by Wild Animals including Rajasthan and Maharashtra; 1881. SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B.: (d) if so, the number of States where smart phones Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND have been distributed till date; and CLIMATE CHANGE (e) the details of funds allocated and utilised in this regard for the year 2019-20 , State/UT-wise? ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has implemented any Restarting of Film Shooting scheme for providing ex-gratia payment for the persons 1879. SHRI PARTHIBAN S.R.: affected by wild animals;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 348 (b) if so, the details thereof and total number of AYU Samvad ex-gratia amount paid for the affected persons in all †1884. SHRI NAYAB SINGH: states for the last three years, State/UT-wise; SHRI SUBRAT PATHAK: (c) whether the Government has created any criteria DR. RAM SHANKAR KATHERIA: under the scheme towards restriction of population into SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA: wild area premises; and SHRI RAVI KISHAN: (d) if so, the details thereof? Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) AYUSH Medicines for Treatment of COVID-19 †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß 1882. SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.: (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED: be pleased to state: SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ): SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL: (a) whether the Government proposes to organize a SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI: lecture ‘AYU SAMVAD’ by Ayurveda doctors to raise awareness on Ayurveda and COVID-19 pandemic, if so, Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND the details thereof along with objectives/features of the NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND said programme; HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) (b) the details of the places identified in Kannauj, †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß Etawah, Deoria, Ballia and Gorakhpur districts in Uttar (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß Pradesh and Kurukshetra district in Haryana for be pleased to state: organising ‘AYU SAMVAD’ programme; and (a) whether the Government is aware that there are (c) the details of the agencies/Government reports of illegal marketing and sale of AYUSH system departments which have been given the responsibility of medicines in the open market for COVID-19 treatment/ of organising ‘AYU SAMVAD’ programme? anti-COVID properties across the country; Impact of Beedi Smoking (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise and stream-wise; 1885. DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY: (c) whether these medicines were approved by the Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY ICMR and any complaints/suggestion have been received WELFARE in this regard, if so, the details thereof along with names þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß of such private/corporate companies against whom complaints have been lodged/registered; and be pleased to state: (d) the details of action taken/being taken by the (a) whether it is a fact that more than 70 percent smokers in the country smoke beedis and the economic Government against those drug companies which cost of beedi smoking is more than Rs. 805 billion in the have flouted the rules and regulations of Drugs and country, if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Government thereto; Act, 1954? (b) the details of steps taken by the Government to create awareness against harmful effects of beedi Diabetes among Youth smoking; †1883. DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL: (c) whether the Government is aware that beedi SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI: smoking is peculiarly affecting people in Southern States with Thrombo Agnitis Obliterans (TAO) causing Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY amputation of lower limbs in healthy adults, if so, the WELFARE details thereof; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) whether the Government has conducted any be pleased to state: study regarding its prevalence in different States and (a) whether the number of cases of diabetes in has launched prevention or eradication programmes youth have been increasing, if so, the details thereof; thereon; and (b) whether the Government has identified the causes (e) if so, the details thereof? therefor; New PHCs in Assam (c) if so, the details in this regard and if not, the reasons therefor; and 1886. SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE: (d) the steps being taken or likely to be taken by the Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY Government for prevention of diabetes particularly among WELFARE youth? þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 349 be pleased to state: organization under National Family Welfare Programme (a) whether the Government proposes to establish during the last one year; new PHC in Assam, particularly at Gobindapur, Lachanga (b) the reasons for delay in payment of salaries and Temura in Barpeta Districts and Balarchar in since April, 2019 to employees working at these centres; Bongaigaon; and (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons (c) the time by which their salaries are likely to be therefor; and paid? (c) whether the Government is considering to upgrade the existing State dispensaries at Bohori and Regional Centre of NCMRWF Kachumara in Barpeta District to PHC, if so, the details 1890. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL: thereof? Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES ¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Management of Solid Waste be pleased to state: 1887. SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN: (a) the steps taken by the Government to improve SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA: the weather forecasting in the country; Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND (b) whether the Government has any plan to open CLIMATE CHANGE the regional centres of National Centre for Medium- ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) in various cities and states of the country to improve weather forecasting be pleased to state: and prediction; (a) whether the Government is implementing any (c) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise and scientific techniques to tackle the ever-growing solid location-wise; and waste in various cities of the country; (d) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any progress has been made to move landfill sites, far away from the main cities; and Total Fertility Rate (TFR) (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons 1891. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM: therefor? Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

Effect of Herbal Medicine þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: 1888. SHRI : (a) the status of implementation of the Mission Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND Parivar Vikas implemented in 145 high focus districts NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND with the highest TFR and the results derived from the HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) scheme; †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (b) the steps being taken by the government to (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß address high Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in Jharkhand; be pleased to state: and (a) whether the Government has commissioned any (c) the challenges being faced by the government in study to evaluate the effectiveness and adverse effects providing access to family planning services and quality of herbal medicines; and contraceptives? (b) if so, the details thereof? Eradication of TB

Funds to voluntary Organization under National †1892. SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM Family Welfare Programme SHRANGARE: SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL: †1889. SHRI VIVEK NARAYAN SHEJWALKAR: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE WELFARE þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Ã¾ÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to implement (a) whether the Government has not allocated funds National Strategic Plan (NSP) 2017-25 for eradication of to urban family welfare centres run by voluntary TB, if so, the details thereof;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 350 (b) the time by which the said plan is likely to be (a) whether the Union Government has made/carried started; out any assessment to find out the number and present (c) the extent to which the funds earmarked for status of cancer patients in the country; implementation of NSP (2017-25) are to be used for (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; social welfare assistance scheme; (c) whether the Government proposes to open new (d) the details of the schemes associated with new cancer care centres/hospitals in this regard, if so, the and ongoing schemes intended for eradication of TB in details thereof; the country; and (d) whether the Government has sought proposals/ (e) the mechanism in place to ensure inter-ministerial or has received proposals from the States/UTs for coordination for integration of TB related programmes opening new cancer care hospitals; and and related social welfare schemes? (e) if so, the details thereof?

Pollution by Industrial Units Measures to Combat COVID-19 †1893. SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE: †1896. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CLIMATE CHANGE ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) the preparedness made so far by his Ministry to (a) whether the Government has taken note of the combat COVID-19 pandemic along with the details thereof; non-compliance of several industrial units with the pollution prevention laws; (b) whether the Ministry is working on any specific scheme to provide assistance to health workers; and (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if so, the details thereof? (c) whether the incidence of release of industrial effluents into the groundwater have been reported and if so, the details thereof; Educational Institutes for AYUSH (d) whether the Government proposes to 1897. SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL: operationalise a national helpline number to curb Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND pollution in the country; and NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND (e) if so, the details thereof? HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß Assistance rendered to AYUSH practitioners (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß 1894. SHRI GAUTAM GAMBHIR: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND (a) whether it is fact that the number of AYUSH NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND educational institutes are increasing in the country, if so, HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) the details thereof, State/UT-wise; †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (b) the details of the new institutes inaugurated (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß during the last two years, State/UT-wise; be pleased to state: (c) whether the Government has taken cognisance that there is a need for adequate publicity for the use of (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to AYUSH system of medicines in the country, if so, the assist the AYUSH practitioners particularly Ayurveda details thereof; and Unani practitioners who could not physically attend to patients during COVID-19 outbreak, stream-wise; (d) the corrective measures being taken by the Government in this regard; and (b) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the details along with the budgetary provisions (c) if not, the reasons therefor? made for the promotion of AYUSH system of medicines across the country, State/UT-wise? Setting up of New Cancer Hospitals †1895. SHRI NIHAL CHAND: Construction of Medical College in SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA: Mohanlalganj (UP) Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY †1898. SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE: WELFARE Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß WELFARE be pleased to state: þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 351 be pleased to state: Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) (a) whether the process for selection of agency for †1901. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: construction of medical college approved under centrally SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: sponsored scheme in Mohanlalganj Parliamentary Constituency of Uttar Pradesh is under consideration of Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY the Government; WELFARE (b) if so, the time by which action is likely to be þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß taken by the Government in this regard; be pleased to state: (c) whether the Government proposes to issue any (a) whether Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has directions for setting up of the said medical college; and registered any decline during the last three years in the (d) if so, the time by which it is likely to be country; completed? (b) if so, the details of MMR during the said period, State/UT-wise; Anganwadi Workers (c) the expenditure incurred by the Government to bring down the Maternal Mortality Rate during the last 1899. SHRI VINAYAK RAUT: three years, State/UT-wise particularly in Delhi? SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA: SHRIMATI VEENA DEVI: Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD Vaccination Missed during Lockdown Period DEVELOPMENT †1902. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISRA TENI: ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY be pleased to state: WELFARE (a) the percentage of rural villages covered by þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß services of Anganwadi Workers across the country, be pleased to state: State/UT-wise including Maharashtra and Bihar; (a) whether maximum delay of 20 days is the (b) whether the Government has formulated any plan for large scale appointments of Anganwadi Workers permissible time limit that is prevalent for the vaccination towards providing better services to rural women and of the small children, if so, the details thereof; children; (b) whether Government has noted that due to the (c) if so, the details thereof; and delay in vaccination of pregnant women and children caused by lockdown, earlier vaccination/ (d) if not, the reasons therefor? treatment would be rendered ineffective leading to their revaccination; Fund Allocation for Various Handloom Schemes (c) if so, the details thereof; 1900. SHRI T.R.V.S. RAMESH: (d) whether Government proposes to conduct a SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV: study to find a possibility of alternative solution in this SHRIMATI : regard, if so, the details thereof; and SHRI : SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU: (e) whether Government proposes to launch any DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI: campaign for such cases of missed vaccination, if so, Will the Minister of TEXTILES the details and the outcome thereof? ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: ESA Notification on Western Ghats (a) the details of the funds sanctioned under National 1903. ADV. : Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS), Handloom Weavers Comprehensive Welfare CLIMATE CHANGE Scheme (HWCWS) and Yarn Supply Scheme (YSS), ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß State-wise especially in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu be pleased to state: during the last two years; (a) whether the Government has taken any decision (b) a breakup of the said schemes during the about the final Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) previous two years, State-wise and scheme-wise; notification on Western Ghats; and (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of investment made/jobs generated in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu as a result of these (c) if not, the reasons therefor and the time by which schemes? the final notification is expected;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 352 (d) whether any of the concerned States have basis, if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereon; rejected the Kasturirangan panel report on Western and Ghats; and (f) whether the supply of vaccine to other countries (e) if so, the details thereof and the response of the will have any adverse effect on controlling disease in Government thereto? the country and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto? Companies Manufacturing Ventilators Data Collection Capacity of IMD 1904. SHRIMATI MALA ROY: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY 1906. SHRI GIRISH BHALCHANDRA BAPAT: WELFARE Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) the details of the companies manufacturing (a) whether there has been an unexpected increase ventilators in the Government sector; in natural disasters like cyclones and floods during the (b) whether the above said product has passed the last five years and if so, the details thereof; quality checks and is currently in use; and (b) whether the Government is planning to take (c) if so, the details thereof? steps to improve the data collection capacity of IMD helping it to predict natural events with more accuracy; and Export of Corona Vaccine (c) if so, the details thereof? 1905. SHRI RAMALINGAM S.: SHRI PRATAPRAO PATIL CHIKHLIKAR: Central Vista Redevelopment Project SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH: SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL: 1907. SHRI M. SELVARAJ: SHRI MOHAMMED FAIZAL P.P.: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND SHRI BENNY BEHANAN: CLIMATE CHANGE SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL: ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRI M. BADRUDDIN AJMAL: be pleased to state: DR. T.R.PAARIVENDHAR: (a) whether an Environmental Impact Assessment SHRI : study of the Central Vista Redevelopment project will be SHRIMATI MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH: conducted; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons WELFARE therefor; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether Environment Impact Assessment of the be pleased to state: project will include various Government buildings in its (a) whether the Government has entered into vicinity like Shram Shakti Bhawan and Transport Bhavan; agreement with other countries including neighbouring and SAARC countries for the supply of COVID-19 vaccine/ (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons Covaxin in response to the commercial orders from therefor? foreign countries for procuring COVID-19 vaccine; (b) if so, the details of the agreements, number of Disposal of Biomedical Waste vaccines ordered, delivery period and the vaccines exported along with the revenue earned or likely to be †1908. SHRI DILESHWAR KAMAIT: earned by the Government thereon; SHRI JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA: (c) whether the export of COVID vaccine from India SHRIMATI GEETA KORA: is part of a bilateral programme or part of the broader Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND WHO plan, if so, the details thereof; CLIMATE CHANGE (d) whether the Government is extending special ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß help to SAARC/neighbouring countries by supplying be pleased to state: these vaccines as grants/free of cost, if so, the details thereof and if not the special purchase agreement entered (a) the number of institutions identified by the into with such countries for supplying the vaccines; Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) which are not ensuring proper disposal of bio-medical waste; and (e) whether the Government had recently reviewed the issue of supply of COVID-19 vaccines doses to (b) the details of hospitals against which action has foreign countries both as grants and through commercial been taken during the last three years for lacking adequate ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 353 facilities for proper disposal of biomedical waste, State/ (b) if so, the details thereof; UT-wise? (c) the details of such crops which emit more green house gas during their cultivation; Self Regulation Code for Streaming Services (d) whether the Government is planning to encourage farmers to shift to cultivation of other environment 1909. DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN: friendly crops and if so, the details thereof; and Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (e) the steps taken to ensure climate conducive agricultural transition in the country? ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Revival of Textile Mills (a) the details of rules regulating streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video; 1912. SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO: (b) whether the industry has forwarded any self- regulation code and if so, the Government‘s stand Will the Minister of TEXTILES thereon; ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether the Government has not accepted the be pleased to state: self regulation code given by the Industry and if so, the reasons therefor; (a) the details of textile mills which are operational across the country, State/UT-wise; (d) whether the Industry has been consulted by the Government on the issue of Rules/Regulations for (b) whether several textile mills are lying inoperative/ streaming services; and closed in the country, if so, the details thereof, State- wise; (e) if so, the details and outcome thereof? (c) whether any scheme has been formulated to set up textile mills in the country and if so, the details Burning of Waste/Garbage thereof; 1910. SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI: (d) the details of operational and non-operational Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND textile mills in Odisha; CLIMATE CHANGE (e) whether the Government of Odisha has given ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß any proposal to the Union Government for revival of closed sick textile and spinning mills in the State; and be pleased to state: (f) if so, the details thereof and action taken by (a) whether the Government is aware of the pollution Central Government thereon? being caused by burning of waste/garbage in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; Attacks by Wild Animals (c) whether there exists technical alternatives to 1913. SHRI RAJU BISTA: burn garbage under controlled conditions by treating Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND toxic gases with output produced for making bricks and CLIMATE CHANGE if so, the details thereof; ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) whether the Government proposes to utilize innovation of scientific institutions to provide village be pleased to state: level solutions to such problems; and (a) the details of human lives lost due to attacks by (e) if so, the details thereof? wild animals in various States during the last five years, State/UT-wise including districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduars, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and Emission of Green House Gases from Crops North Dinajpur of West Bengal; 1911. SHRIMATI SUNITA DUGGAL: (b) the details of provisions to support such individuals/families that face attack on their life, farm or Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE property by wild animals; ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) the details of compensation released, if any, since 2015 to the victims in the districts of Darjeeling, be pleased to state: Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and North (a) whether the emission of green house gases from Dinajpur of West Bengal; and agriculture sector poses a threat to India’s green transition (d) the steps taken by the Government to control/ goals; prevent such human-animal conflict? 354 National Health Commission/National nutritional standards of women and other related issues Medical Commission has proposed to revise the legal age of marriage for women; 1914. SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA: (b) if so, the details thereof; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (c) the time by which the said report is likely to be made available in public domain; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) whether there is a provision to place the report be pleased to state: before the public for their feedback and if so, the details (a) whether the Government has formed the National thereof; Health Commission (NHC) or National Medical (e) whether the impact on education of women by Commission (NMC) and whether it has taken over the virtue of the said revision has been considered; and Medical Council of India, if so, the details thereof along (f) if so, the details thereof? with the operational date and the details of appointment of members into the NHC or NMC; (b) whether medical colleges have to follow a Pollution in Coastal Areas different registration process since the formation of the †1917. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM: NHC or NMC, if so, the details thereof stating variations Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND in the old and new formats; CLIMATE CHANGE (c) the mechanism under the NHC or NMC to ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß monitor the functioning of medical colleges under its ambit; be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has set up any committee (d) the number of inspections conducted by NHC or to monitor the status of pollution in coastal areas of the NMC so far State/UT-wise and the action taken in each country; of the cases where the medical colleges were found flouting the norms; and (b) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the details of steps taken by the NHC or NMC (c) the number of meetings held by the said to ensure that interests of medical students are protected? Committee till date along with the details of the recommendations made/decision taken in the said meetings? Health Melas †1915. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: Yoga Villages/Centers/Parks Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY 1918. SHRI UPENDRA SINGH RAWAT: WELFARE DR. UMESH G. JADHAV: þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI: SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ): be pleased to state: Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND (a) whether the Government has released funds to NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND organise “Health Mela” in each of the parliamentary HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) constituencies under Rural Health Mission; †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú ד×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (b) if so, the details of the funds released therefor, (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß State/UT-wise and Parliamentary Constituency wise; be pleased to state: (c) the parliamentary constituencies where the (a) Whether the Government has been working to released funds have been utilized to organise Health set up yoga villages/centers/parks in the country, State/ Melas under Rural Health Mission; and UT-wise, district-wise, block level-wise including Uttar (d) whether necessary directions have been issued Pradesh, Rajasthan and Kalaburagi of Karnataka; and to States which have failed to utilize the funds for Health (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith approved Mela, if so, the details thereof? yoga centers in Rajasthan; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and Legal Age of Marriage for Women (d) the amount of funds released for these yoga villages/centers/parks during the last three years? 1916. MS. S. JOTHIMANI: Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT Telemedicine ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 1919. SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (a) whether the task force setup to examine matters relating to motherhood age, Maternal Mortality rates, þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 355 be pleased to state: Release of STIP Policy (a) whether it is true that the Government has 1922. SHRI S. VENKATESAN: amended the Indian Medical Council (Professional Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Conduct Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002 and also notified fresh guidelines to practice telemedicine ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß consultation in the country; be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof; and (a) whether the Government has released Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP); (c) the manner in which telemedicine practice will benefit the hospitals, doctor, society and the country? (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) Whether the Government proposes to seek comments on the said policy by publishing it in all Compensatory Afforestation regional languages; 1920. SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU: (d) if so, the details in this regard; and SHRI MARGANI BHARAT: (e) Whether the Government proposes to table the Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND said policy document in Parliament and if so, the details CLIMATE CHANGE thereof? ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Volunteers Registered for Co-WIN Application be pleased to state: 1923. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI: (a) the details of funds available under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY Planning Authority (CAMPA); WELFARE (b) whether the Government has decided to provide þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß these funds to States for afforestation, plantation, forest be pleased to state: protection, wildlife related infrastructure etc.; (a) the total number of volunteers who have (c) if so, the details of funds provided since registered through COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network announcement of this proposal, State/UT-wise including (Co-WIN) application; Andhra Pradesh; (b) the number of volunteers eligible for vaccination; and (d) the details of CAMPA funds sanctioned and utilized by various States during the last two years, (c) the number of volunteers who have received State/UT-wise including Andhra Pradesh; and vaccination? (e) whether any incentive would be given to States which have succeeded in increasing the forest cover Harbal Gardens and if so, the details thereof? †1924. SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA: SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL: SHRI B.Y. RAGHAVENDRA: Functions of Anganwadi Centres Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND 1921. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI: NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) DEVELOPMENT †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú ד×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) the number of herbal gardens in the country, (a) details of services/functions of Anganwadi State/UT-wise including Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Centres in the country; Bhagalpur district of Bihar; (b) whether as many as 25,000 Anganwadi Centres (b) the details of project based support to various have become inoperational in the country; Government and Non Government Organisations to (c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; develop different types of herbal gardens in various States including Karnataka: (d) whether there have been demands to increase the wages of Anganwadi workers and if so, the details (c) the quantum of funds allocated, disbursed and utilised for herbal gardens along with the land allotted thereof and the response of the Government thereto; for the purpose during the last three years and the and current year, State/UT-wise; and (e) the number of new Anganwadi Centres (d) the other steps taken by the Government to announced under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package, States/ benefit farmers engaged in herbal farming? UT-wise? ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 356 Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Oxford-Astra Zeneca Vaccine (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 1928. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA: 1925. SHRI JUAL ORAM: SHRI KUMBAKUDI SUDHAKARAN: Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT WELFARE ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Ã¾ÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) the status of implementation of the Sexual (a) whether the Government is aware that the Oxford- Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Astra Zeneca vaccine is being sold to European Union Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013; nations at comparatively lower price that to India; (b) the details of States where this Act has not been (b) if so, the reasons for the higher cost of vaccines fully implemented as yet; and purchased by the Indian Government; (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to ensure (c) whether the Government has sought explanations that such States implement this Act immediately? or reparations from the vaccine manufacturer in light of the price difference; Pending AIIMS Projects (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons 1926. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH: therefor; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (e) whether the Government is negotiating a lower WELFARE price for purchasing the same vaccine in the future; and þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? be pleased to state: (a) the number of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) under construction in the country, Inclusive Programmes for Differently Abled State-wise; †1929. SHRIMATI GOMATI SAI: (b) the launch date of each project along with the Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND status of loan raised and amount of money disbursed for BROADCASTING each of the undergoing projects; ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) the amount of loan that is being raised from foreign entities to fund building of these projects along be pleased to state: with details of interest rate and amount of money (a) whether any scheme is under consideration or disbursed by foreign entities funding the project; any steps have been taken by the Government to (d) the time period within which these projects are broadcast inclusive programmes for differently abled on proposed to be completed along with current status of various public broadcasting platforms in Chhattisgarh each project; and if so, the details thereof; (e) total quantity of the land that is to be acquired (b) whether the Government has taken any steps to for each project and the current area of land that has run subtitles in the same language during the video been acquired by the Government; and broadcast by Government TV channels including local (f) whether Government is looking forward to build channels of Chhattisgarh; more such institutes and if so, details of location of such (c) if so, the details thereof; institutes? (d) whether the Government is running any special programmes for differently abled in the local languages Persons Engaged in Handloom Sector of Chhattisgarh on local channels and radio; and †1927. SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL: (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? Will the Minister of TEXTILES ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Basic Facilities in Anganwadi Centres be pleased to state: †1930. SADHVI : (a) whether the Government has conducted any assessment regarding the workforce engaged in handloom Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD sector; DEVELOPMENT (b) if so, the details thereof; ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether any study has been conducted to be pleased to state: improve the skill of the said workers; and (a) whether it has come to the notice of the (d) if so, the outcome thereof? Government that many Anganwadi Centres lack basic

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 357 amenities such as clean toilets and access to clean Saksham Anganwadis drinking water across the country and if so, the details 1933. SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH: thereof, State/UT-wise including Madhya Pradesh; (b) the total rental amount paid for running AWCs Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD in rented premises during the last three years; DEVELOPMENT (c) the percentage of rental amount paid out of the ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß total expenditure incurred on Anganwadi centres during be pleased to state: the said period, State/UT-wise including Madhya (a) the salient features of ‘Saksham Anganwadis‘ Pradesh; Scheme; (d) the policy in place regarding renting premises for (b) the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilized providing Anganwadi facilities; and under this scheme in Assam; (e) the provisions of penalty for the Anganwadi (c) the number of districts covered initially under Centres for not adhering to the said policy? this scheme in Assam; (d) the details of the target set under the scheme; Research on Medicinal Plants in and Universities/Institutes (e) the details of the achievements made so far? †1931. SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI: DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL: Policy for Child Nutirition Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY ,UNANI, SIDDHA AND †1934. SHRI BASANTA KUMAR PANDA: HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú ד×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß WELFARE (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß Ã¾ÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) the number of universities/institutions which are (a) whether the Government has been implementing carrying out research on medicinal plants in the country, child nutrition policies/schemes in schools and State/UT-wise including Gujarat; communities to ensure access of children to the healthy (b) whether research in such institutions are and affordable food; beneficial in conceptualizing new formulations of Ayurvedic medicines; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government proposes to start a nationwide awareness campaign for improving the health (d) the steps being taken/likely to be taken by the of children while empowering the parents and the care- Government to make the country a Global leader in takers by informing them of healthy food alternatives; Ayurveda? and (d) if so, the details thereof? Forest Area

1932. DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN: Research on Cow Urine and Dung Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND 1935. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL: CLIMATE CHANGE ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ,¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state: ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (a) whether as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2019, the total recorded Forest Area in the country (a) whether the Government has any proposal for is 7,67,419 square kilometres out of which 4,34,853 square conducting research on cow urine and dung keeping in kilometres is Reserve Forest; view their effectiveness in curing diseases; (b) if so, the total land reserved for forest land in (b) if so, the details thereof and the research units, Bihar, area-wise and district-wise; departments and foreign institutions to be involved in (c) whether any assessment has been undertaken this research programme; by the Government for the enhancement of forest cover (c) whether some Indian scientists have opposed in Bihar including Gopalganj district, if so, the details for funding of such research; thereof, and if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) if so, the reasons therefor; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to undertake/ (e) the steps being taken by the Government in this promote more plantation drive/activities including fruits regard to encourage research on our ancient science? plantation in Bihar especially in Gopalganj district? ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 358 Technology Development Board Projects in Protected Areas 1936. DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR: 1938. SHRIMATI JYOTSNA CHARANDAS SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR: MAHANT: SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND DEO: CLIMATE CHANGE SHRI NISITH PRAMANIK: SHRI BHOLA SINGH: ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRI RAJA AMARESHWARA NAIK: be pleased to state: DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY: (a) whether the Government has received several Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY petitions and appeals from the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)/Environmentalists and others ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß regarding three linear projects passing through protected be pleased to state: areas of Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem (a) the objectives and role of Technology National Park and double tracking of railway/transmission Development Board (TDB) and the nature of projects/ lines in Western Ghats; institutions/activities being funded by the Board (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken on including the modes of financial assistance; these petitions/appeals thereon; (b) whether the financial assistance provided by (c) whether the Western Ghats are recognized as an Technology Development Board (TDB) to the industrial UNESCO world heritage site besides being a global sector is significantly very minimal; biodiversity hotspot; and (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor (d) if so, the reasons for undertaking such huge including the financial assistance provided by TDB to infrastructure projects at the cost of environment? various sectors during each of the last three years and the current year; Closure of Public Sector Undertakings (PSU’s) (d) whether the Board proposes to increase the financial assistance so as to encourage/ promote research 1939. SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU: and development of indigenous technology and if so, Will the Minister of TEXTILES the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (e) whether Government has reviewed the be pleased to state: functioning of TDB, if so, the details thereof; and (a) whether any proposal is under consideration (f) other steps being taken by the government for of the Government to close down two PSUs namely technology commercialization in the country? The British India Corporation and the Handicrafts and Handloom Exports Corporation of India Limited; and PG Medical Education (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons 1937. SHRI DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD: therefor and its likely impact on the workforce of these SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI organizations? KUNDARIYA: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY Management of stubble burning WELFARE þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 1940. SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH VERMA: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND be pleased to state: CLIMATE CHANGE (a) whether it is a fact that the Indian students who pursued PG Medical Education in various Universities in ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Nepal in the year 2014 are yet to be awarded their be pleased to state: degrees; (a) the details of initiatives taken under the National (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor, Clean Air Programme during the last two years for the University-wise and their department-wise; effective management of stubble burning; (c) whether any representations have been received (b) the amount spent by the Government on the to facilitate issuance of their degrees, if so, the details Graded Response Action Plan during the last two years; thereof; (c) whether the Government has identified hotspots (d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in the neighbouring States of NCR for stubble burning in this regard; and pollution; and (e) the time by which the issue of issuance of PG (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons degrees is likely to be resolved? thereof? 359 Digitization of TV Channels is qualified for Ayurveda and not from the Conventional Modern Medicine Practitioner (Allopathy); and 1941. SHRI DEVUSINH JESINGHBHAI CHAUHAN: (d) if so, the details thereof? Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING Revival of Spinning Mills ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 1944. SHRI K. NAVASKANI: be pleased to state: SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH NARAYAN DHANORKAR: (a) whether the Government is considering to expand the network of FM channels and to complete the Will the Minister of TEXTILES digitization of TV channels and if so, the details thereof; ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß and be pleased to state: (b) whether the Government has any plan for (a) the number of spinning mills across the country, digitization of film archives for skill development of the State-wise including Maharashtra; media and entertainment sectors; and (b) the number of such spinning mills set up/ (c) if so, the details thereof? operational that have been shut down along with the reasons for closure; Funding For Expansion of Technical Field (c) the details of the schemes of Government to revive the closed and sick spinning mills across the †1942. SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL: country and the impact of such schemes along with the Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND status of revival of such mills; and BROADCASTING (d) the total number of skilled and unskilled labourers ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß retrenched due to closure of spinning mills and the be pleased to state: steps taken by the concerned State Governments and the Union Government in this regard? (a) whether various organizations have been involved/ managed by his Ministry for expansion of technical field/sector; Self Reliance in Medical Devices (b) if so, the detail of the facilities being provided 1945. SHRI MANOJ KOTAK: by the Government, organisation-wise; SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY: (c) the name of the organizations which are presently Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY funded by the Government; and WELFARE (d) the name of the organizations which do not þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß require funding from the Government? be pleased to state: (a) whether India currently imports 80 to 90 percent Sanction for Ayurveda Doctors to of its medical devices and the vast majority of which are Perform Medical Procedures unregulated for quality and safety, if so, the details thereof; 1943. SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE: (b) the details of the such country/countries which Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND export high technology medical equipment to India; NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) (c) whether the Government has set up a roadmap for India’s self-reliance in medical equipment, medical †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú ד×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß devices, medical lab kit sector; (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) if so, the details thereof and progress made so be pleased to state: far; and (a) whether the Government proposes to mandate (e) the funds sanctioned/utilized so far for the the basic qualification of BAMS for Ayurveda doctors purpose? similar to MS surgery or MS ENT in Allopathic system in view of recent announcement by Central Council for Indian Medicine (CCIM); Child Protection Policy (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons †1946. SHRIMATI RITA BAHUGUNA JOSHI: therefor; Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD (c) whether the Government has mandated BAMS DEVELOPMENT Doctor to mention the Degree so obtained by them on their display boards at clinics/hospitals so as to apprise ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß the patient undergoing surgery that the medical practitioner be pleased to state:

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 360 (a) the steps taken/being taken by the Government SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE: under the Child Protection Policy for the rehabilitation of DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE: children rescued from sexual abuse and other forms of DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR S.: exploitation; SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE: (b) the amount of funds disbursed under the said DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE: programme so far; and Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (c) the number of rescued bonded child labourers ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß out of the total said rescued children under the said be pleased to state: programmes? (a) whether the Government has launched the SERB- POWER initiative, if so, the details thereof and the aims National Level Yoga Webinar Event and objective behind its inception; 1947. SHRI A. RAJA: (b) the number of women researchers likely to receive Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND Fellowship under this initiative along with the amount to NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND be disbursed and the criteria fixed for availing the HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) fellowship; †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú ד×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (c) whether India has less than two women (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß researchers out of every ten scientific researchers in the country, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; be pleased to state: (d) whether this Ministry has taken initiatives to (a) whether it is a fact that large number of non- encourage women entrepreneurship under Start-up India- Hindi speaking South Indian participants, especially Stand up India Schemes, if so, the details thereof and doctors from Tamil Nadu had demanded the use of the achievements made so far; and English language in National level Yoga webinar conducted in Hindi in August 2020, if so, the details (e) the details of other steps taken/being taken by thereof; the Government to increase the number of researchers especially women to promote research in Science and (b) whether the Government had refused to conduct separate English medium yoga programme for South Technology? Indian delegates/participants, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether it is a fact that the non-Hindi speaking HUBS for COVID-19 Testing Tamil/South Indian participants were asked to leave the 1950. SHRI DIBYENDU ADHIKARI: National level Webinar event as a result, if so, the details thereof; and Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (d) the action taken by the Government in this ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß regard? be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to start Ban on Garments from China “HUBS” capable of whole genome next generation sequencing tests for COVID-19 in the country soon; and †1948. SHRI MALOOK NAGAR: (b) if so, the details of initiatives of CSIR in Will the Minister of TEXTILES developing “MEGA LABS” and the time by which it will ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß start activity at random therefor? be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is formulating any National Family Health Survey scheme/policy to redress the payment related issues of small traders in textile market in order to encourage 1951. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY: them; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (b) whether the Government has imposed a ban on WELFARE the import of cheap readymade garments from China; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) if so, the details of the scheme being formulated be pleased to state: by the Government to check rising prices in this trade; (a) the details of each of the 131 variables/indicators and of social welfare taken into account by the National (d) the steps taken by the Government to make India Family Health Survey 2019-20; self-reliant in the textile industry sector? (b) the details of indicators which are stagnant when compared to 2015-16 data and details of indicators Launch of SERB-POWER Initiative which have declined when compared to the same data; 1949. SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA: (c) the reasons for stagnation of those indicators SHRI TALARI RANGAIAH: and efforts being made by the Ministry to improve them;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 361 (d) the reasons as to why the country has the (d) the time taken for disbursal of funds once highest number of underweight mother and children in application is filed after procurement of MCP; and the world; and (e) the details of such cases where there have been (e) the corrective measure taken by the Government delays in payment of benefits? to improve declining indicators thereof? Leprosy in Corona Virus Patients One Stop Centre †1954. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY †1952. SHRIMATI ANNPURNA DEVI: BHATT: SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH: WELFARE Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether people infected with Corona virus are be pleased to state: getting affected by leprosy after treatment in several (a) whether the Government has expanded One Stop States/UTs of the country; and Centre (OSC) scheme in all the districts, if so, the (b) if so, the steps proposed to be taken by the number of OSCs set up by the Government along with Government in this regard? the district-wise classification of the same, State/UT,wise including Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand; Free Treatment to Poor by Private Hospitals (b) whether any mechanism has been formulated to make this scheme more effective and if so, the details †1955. SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI: thereof along with the funds allocated and utilised under Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY the said scheme, District-wise; WELFARE (c) the number of calls received by the OSCs and þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß time taken to resolve the issue thereunder; be pleased to state: (d) whether OSCs have access to cases registered (a) whether the Government has constituted any under the women help line number and if so, the details committee to monitor if free treatment to the poor is of Management Information System integrating the two provided as per the norms by the private hospitals and if not, the reasons therefor; which were allotted land at subsidized rates; (e) whether the Government aims to adopt this (b) if so, the details thereof; and system, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (f) whether the Government maintains any data regarding cases of violence against disabled women in Training to Staff Appointed in AWS the country, if so, the details thereof along with the †1956. SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY: types of crime committed against such women and if Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES not, the reasons therefor? ¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Mother and Child Protection Card Under PMMVY (a) whether the staff appointed in Automated 1953. COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE: Weather Stations (AWS) are suitably trained to dispose Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD of their duty of monitoring data and providing accurate DEVELOPMENT information, if so, the details thereof; ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) whether regular inspections are being conducted to ensure quality control, calibration and utilization of be pleased to state: data obtained from AWS to develop a weather forecast (a) the amount of funds allocated and number of model; and beneficiaries who have received financial assistance under (c) if so, the details thereof? the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY); (b) the number of Mother and Child Protection Cards (MCP) issued under the scheme since it’s inception, In-country Adoptions both nationally and district-wise in the State of Rajasthan; 1957. SHRI JAYANT SINHA: (c) the time taken to process MCP applications Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD along with the number of pending applications district- DEVELOPMENT wise for the State of Rajasthan; ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 362 be pleased to state: (d) the further steps taken by the Government to (a) the number of children placed for in-country protect and safeguard the interests of the workforce? adoptions from 2010 till date, year-wise, age-wise and gender-wise; Development of Handloom Sector (b) the number of infants below the age of three 1961. DR. SANJEEV KUMAR SINGARI: months adopted during the said period; and Will the Minister of TEXTILES (c) the time period that is taken for declaring a child “legally free” for adoption? ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (a) the total contribution of handloom and handicraft Establishment of Handloom and sector to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country Handicraft Boards during the last three years; 1958. SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH (b) whether handloom sector contribution to the NARAYAN DHANORKAR: GDP of the country is decreasing over the years and if Will the Minister of TEXTILES so, the details thereof ; ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether the Government has discontinued the be pleased to state: existing schemes for the development of handloom sector; (a) whether the Government is considering to (d) if so, the reasons thereof; establish Handloom and Handicraft Boards across the country; (e) it not, scheme-wise allocation and expenditure for the development of handloom weavers and handicraft (b) if so, the details thereof; and artisans during the last three years; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (f) the further steps taken by the Government for development of handloom and handicraft sector? Stree Shakti Puruskar †1959. SHRI HARISH DWIVEDI: Integrated Child Development Scheme Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD 1962. SHRI P.C. GADDIGOUDAR: DEVELOPMENT Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Government proposes the institution be pleased to state: of an award on the lines of Stree Shakti Puraskar to (a) whether any steps have been taken or being recognise the contribution of women in every district in taken by the Government to strengthen the ICDS scheme the field of women empowerment; and to increase the enrollment of beneficiaries under the (b) if so, the details thereof; and scheme; (c) the time by which such awards are likely to be (b) if so, the details thereof; and instituted? (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Workforce employed in Textile Industry PPE Kits in Tamil Nadu †1963. SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: 1960. DR. T.R.PAARIVENDHAR: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: Will the Minister of TEXTILES SHRI SANGAM LAL GUPTA: ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the total number of workforce employed in the be pleased to state: apparel and textile sectors across the country particularly (a) the number of PPE kits manufactured in the in Tamil Nadu, as on date; country during the last one year; (b) whether the Government has received any (b) the technology used in the manufacturing of complaints with regard to working conditions of PPE kits and turnover of this industry during the last employees and steps taken to augment/improve the one year; and working conditions of the workforce; and (c) the manner in which this industry had to face (c) if so, the details thereof; and global competition during this period and the names of

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 363 the countries which received assistance from India in from shortage of Scientists and funds and if so, the this regard? reaction of the Government thereto; (b) whether the Government has planned to bring Manufacture of Ayurvedic Drugs substantial changes in the functioning of CSIR; and 1964. SHRI D.K.SURESH: (c) if so, the reaction of NITI Ayog in this regard SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH: and proposal and suggestions received from CSIR Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND thereon? NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH) TV Transmitters †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß †1967. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (a) whether it is a fact that the manufacturing of Ayurvedic drugs is rising across the country in the ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß recent years especially during the last one year; be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof during the last three (a) the number of TV transmitters set up and years, State/UT-wise; operational in the country particularly in backward and (c) the details of workforce employed in the said rural areas as on date; establishments during the said period; and (b) whether several projects are lying pending in the (d) whether the Government has made adequate absence of financial and technical clearance; budgetary provisions for the said companies and if so, (c) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise particularly the details thereof indicating the funds allocated by the in backward and rural areas; Government and utilized during the last three years, (d) the time by which the said pending projects are State/UT-wise? likely to be sanctioned; and (e) the time by which construction work is likely to Medical Research for Treatment of Infectious be started therein, State/UT-wise and location-wise? Disease †1965. SHRIMATI MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH: SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH Integrated Ocean Drilling Programme CHANDEL: 1968. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES WELFARE ¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Ã¾ÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether the Ministry has been partner to (a) whether the Government has taken initiative to Integrated Ocean Drilling Programme in the past years, encourage medical research for the treatment of infectious if so, the details thereof; and other diseases, if so, the details thereof; (b) the achievements made under this programme; (b) whether the Government has taken initiative to and seek help from foreign medical institutes to improve and (c) whether the Ministry is planning to work with expedite the level of research in medical science; other countries on such joint missions in future and if (c) if so, the details thereof; and so, the details thereof? (d) the funds allocated for research to higher education medical institutions during the last three years AYUSH System of Medicines along with the details of the research carried out by the researchers? 1969. SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH: SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN: Performance of CSIR Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND 1966. MS. MIMI CHAKRABORTY: NATUROPATHY,UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that performance of Council (a) whether the Government has taken note of the for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is on the increase in the use of AYUSH system of medicines in the decline day by day and its laboratories are suffering country, if so, the details thereof; ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 364 (b) whether the Government has any proposal for (b) whether it is also true that the CCI had procured further promotion of AYUSH systems among people 85 lakh bales of cotton at minimum support price in the within and outside the country, if so, the details thereof; current cotton season, if so, the details thereof; (c) the corrective measures being taken up with (c) whether the CCI had stopped the purchase of adequate dissemination of information through electronic, cotton at MSP since the price of cotton continued to press and social media; and rise, if so, the details thereof; (d) the budgetary provision made for the promotion (d) whether the large scale export of cotton will of AYUSH system of medicines in the country, State/UT- affect the textile units across the country including Tamil wise? Nadu, if so, the details thereof; (e) whether it is also true that the textile units in Jan Swasthya Vidyalaya Tamil Nadu has been demanding to reduce the price of cotton in view of the COVID-19 pandemic; and †1970. SHRI ARUN SAO: (f) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY the Government in this regard? WELFARE þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Death of Forest Guards be pleased to state: (a) whether with a view to attract more doctors to 1973. SHRI NITESH GANGA DEB: public sector and reducing cost of medical education, SHRI SYED IMTIAZ JALEEL: the Government proposes to extend grants in aid to SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI: medical colleges set up by State/UTs; Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise along CLIMATE CHANGE with the details of the action plan in place in this ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß regard; be pleased to state: (c) whether the Government proposes to set up ‘Jan (a) whether as per a study thirty one percent of fatal Swasthya Vidyalaya‘ in the country particularly in remote accidents of forest rangers between 2012-2017 occurred and tribal areas; and in India; (d) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including (b) if so, the details thereof along with the total Chhatisgarh? number of deaths of forest guards recorded across the country during each of the last three years and the Deaths due to Pollution current year, State/UT-wise; (c) whether unarmed forest officials are most †1971. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT: vulnerable in guarding forest and animals from poachers Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND who are equipped with high quality arms and if so, the CLIMATE CHANGE details thereof; ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) whether some States are providing arms to be pleased to state: certain forest officials in accordance to their rank; (a) whether the Government is aware that thousands (e) if so, whether the Hon‘ble Supreme Court has of people die every year due to pollution; urged the Union Government and the State Governments to equip forest officials on ground duty with arms and (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; bullet proof jackets; and (c) whether the Government has conducted any (f) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken or survey in this regard; and being taken by Government in consultation with States (d) if so, the details thereof? in this regard?

Export of Cotton Child Beggars 1972. SHRI GNANATHIRAVIAM S.: †1974. SHRI JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA: Will the Minister of TEXTILES SHRI DILESHWAR KAMAIT: ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRIMATI GEETA KORA: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD (a) whether it is a fact that the Cotton Corporation DEVELOPMENT of India (CCI) plans to export at least 10 lakh bales of ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß cotton during the current season, if so, the details be pleased to state: thereof;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 365 (a) whether the Government has taken note of the Mega Textile Parks plight of small children begging on roads/footpaths in 1978. SHRI JAYADEV GALLA: the country; Will the Minister of TEXTILES (b) if so, the details thereof along with the efforts being made by the Government to improve the standard ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß of living of the said children; and be pleased to state: (c) the details of funds allocated for the Non- (a) whether the Government proposes to develop Government Organisation working for rehabilitation of seven mega textile parks across the country; destitute women and children during the last five years, State-wise/NGO-wise? (b) if so, the details thereof along with time frame for completion of the said parks; (c) whether the above proposal would help in Digital Calendar doubling the textile industry to 300 billion dollars by 1975. SHRI POCHA BRAHMANANDA REDDY: 2025; SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV: (d) the details of employment opportunities likely to SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA: be created through the setting up of these mega parks; Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND and BROADCASTING (e) whether the mega textile parks can be compared ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß with similar parks in China, Vietnam, Ethiopa, if so, the details thereof? be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has launched a mobile app for the digital calendar and diary of the Government Missing Children of India; †1979. SHRI JYOTIRMAY SINGH MAHATO: (b) if so, the details thereof; Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD (c) whether the app will have information of the DEVELOPMENT Government‘s schemes, programs and events; and ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) if so, the details thereof? be pleased to state: (a) whether the Central Government has received Status of Implementation PMMVY any data from the Government of West Bengal regarding †1976. SHRI RAJESH VERMA: missing women and children and if so, the details thereof; Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD (b) total number of missing women and children DEVELOPMENT reported from West Bengal, district-wise; ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether any negligence in the recovery of these children on part of State Government has been observed; be pleased to state: and (a) the status of implementation of Pradhan Mantri (d) if so, the remedial steps being taken by the Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) in Uttar Pradesh; Government in this regard? (b) the details of cells set up at district-level in the State; and Seismic Zone Mapping in Bihar (c) district-wise details of the beneficiaries under this scheme? 1980. SHRI CHANDESHWAR PRASAD: Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES Loan waiver for Handloom Industry ¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß 1977. SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of TEXTILES (a) the details of Seismic Zone Classification/mapping ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß done in Bihar, district-wise particularly in Jehanabad and be pleased to state: Arwal districts; and (a) whether the Government is providing/proposes (b) the steps taken to increase awareness about to provide financial packages to waive off the pending earthquake resistant buildings in Bihar? loan of the handloom cooperatives and weavers of the country and also to provide new loans at concessional Manufacture and Sale of AYUSH Products rate; and (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons 1981. SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA therefor? VISWANATH:

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 366 Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND COVID-19 Vaccines Operational Guidelines NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND 1984. SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN: HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß WELFARE be pleased to state: þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: (a) the details of AYUSH products manufactured and sold in the country during the last five years (a) whether the Government has so far particularly during the COVID-19 period, State/UT-wise prepared a 113-page COVID-19 vaccines operational and company-wise; and guidelines, which was shared with State/UTs on December 15; (b) the steps being taken by the Government to encourage manufacturing and sale of AYUSH products? (b) whether the same has not yet been released in the public domain, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; Conservation of Medicinal Plants (c) whether the Government has identified the 1982. SHRI MARGANI BHARAT: category of persons who are likely to get vaccinated, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; Will the Minister of AYURVEDA,YOGA AND and NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) (d) whether the Government has prepared a database on people with co-morbidities, if so, the details thereof †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß and if not, the manner in which the Government is likely (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß to identify such persons for vaccination? be pleased to state: (a) whether National Medicinal Plant Board is Incentives for Textile Industry conserving, cultivating, processing and storing all the available medicinal and aromatic plants across the 1985. KUNWAR DANISH ALI: country; Will the Minister of TEXTILES (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise and ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß plant-wise; be pleased to state: (c) whether it is fact that many medicinal plants are becoming endangered and on the verge of extinction, if (a) whether the Government has evaluated the share so, the details thereof indicating such medicinal and of textile industry in Uttar Pradesh; aromatic plants that are endangered along with the (b) if so, the details thereof; efforts being made to conserve them; (c) whether the Government proposes to give special (d) whether the Government is aware that there are incentive to the textile industry in Uttar Pradesh; and many tribes, such as Yanadi Tribes in Seshachalam hills (d) if so, the details thereof? in Andhra Pradesh who have been using many medicinal plants for therapeutic use and for relief from different ailments; and Implementation of NPCDCS (e) if so, whether the Government has conducted †1986. SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL: any study to explore such medicinal plants for commercial use in the country and if so, the details thereof? Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) Conservation of Marine Life †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß 1983. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA: (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND be pleased to state: CLIMATE CHANGE (a) whether several workers have been appointed ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß under National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke be pleased to state: (NPCDCS) in the country during the last five years, (a) whether the Government proposes to engage State/UT-wise especially Rajasthan; local communities to preserve and conserve marine (b) if so, the details thereof including the report resources and if so, the details thereof; submitted to the Government regarding the successful (b) whether the Union Government has allotted any implementation of the said programme; budget for conservation of marine life; and (c) whether the Government proposes to incorporate (c) if so, the details thereof? the said workers in National Ayurveda Mission or some

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 367 other programme so that they can be employed by their Nidhi and other components like Health Ministers, experience in health services; and Discretionary Grant, Cancer Fund etc. to patients (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons belonging to families living Below Poverty Line (BPL) therefor? for medical treatment; (b) if so, details of schemes programmes along with beneficiaries thereunder during the last three years, Guidelines to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 Variant State/UT-wise; 1987. SHRIMATI VEENA DEVI: (c) whether the procedures to get assistance under SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN: these Funds are cumbersome and time consuming; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (d) if so, whether there is urgent need to make these WELFARE schemes more transparent and accessible to patients þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß through online portal; and be pleased to state: (e) if so, the necessary steps being taken by the Government in this regard? (a) whether the Government has issued guidelines to States/UTs for preventing the spread of new variant/ strain of COVID-19; National Creche Scheme (b) if so, the details thereof; and 1990. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA: (c) the other remedial measures taken by the SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY: Government to contain the COVID-19 virus? Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT Free Medicines for Poor Patients ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 1988. SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (a) whether the Government is implementing National WELFARE Creche Scheme in Uttar Pradesh, if so, the details þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß thereof; be pleased to state: (b) the number of creches/day care centers being run by the Government in Uttar Pradesh along with the (a) whether the Government has any scheme number of beneficiaries registered thereunder during the currently operational to provide free medicines to poor last three years; sections of the society, if so, the details thereof; (c) the amount of funds released and utilized by the (b) whether the Government has entered into any implementing agencies during the last three years and arrangement in this regard with the States/UTs, if so, the current year in Uttar Pradesh; and details thereof; (d) the other steps taken by the Government to (c) the targeted number of medicines that are being promote gender equality and to increase the participation made available free of cost to the poor patients and the of women in the economy? funds utilised for the purpose as on date; and (d) the extent to which the quality of such drugs procured is ensured? Recognised Medical Colleges 1991. SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL: Financial Assistance to BPL Families Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY 1989. SHRI RAJA AMARESHWARA NAIK: WELFARE SHRI NISITH PRAMANIK: þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR: be pleased to state: SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR: DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY: (a) the details of the medical colleges recognised by SHRI BHOLA SINGH: the Medical Council of India (MCI) in the country SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH during the last three years, State/UT-wise; DEO: (b) whether funds were provided by Government to Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY create facilities in colleges that started functioning after WELFARE obtaining recognition from MCI; and þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether the funds provided by the Government have been spent on improving infrastructure in the be pleased to state: medical colleges, such as construction of medical (a) whether the Government provides financial equipments, teaching systems and if so, the details assistance under the provisions of Rashtriya Arogya thereof? 368 Shortage of Doctors in Rural/Tribal Areas (b) whether the Government has detected the presence of sugar syrup beyond the permissible level in †1992. SHRIMATI NAVNEET RAVI RANA: these honey brands, if so, the details thereof; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (c) whether cases of foreign honey brands selling WELFARE adulterated honey have gone undetected by the þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Government if so, the details thereof and the reasons be pleased to state: therefor; (a) whether there is acute shortage of doctors in (d) whether FSSAI has any regulatory framework in remote/tribal areas of the country particularly in tribal place to check the adulteration of honey, if so, the areas of Amravati such as Chikhaldara and Dharni, if so, details thereof and the action taken against these brands; the details thereof; (e) the other measures taken to curb such practices; and (b) whether the doctors are reluctant to serve in such areas due to lack of proper facilities and if so, the (f) whether the Government has introduced online reaction of the Government thereto; food safety compliance system and if so, the details thereof? (c) whether the Government proposes to incentivize or provide other facilities to those doctors who are Global Hunger Index willing to work in tribal areas and if so, the details 1995. SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI: thereof; and Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD (d) the other steps taken to ensure that the sufficient DEVELOPMENT number of doctors are deployed in tribal areas to serve the poor and tribal people? ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Integrated Child Protection Scheme (a) the details of the measures taken by the Government to eliminate hunger in India to achieve †1993. SHRI DEEPAK BAIJ: “United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2” since Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD the publication of “Global Hunger Index, 2020; and DEVELOPMENT (b) the details of the malnourished children in the ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß country during the last three years along with the be pleased to state: number of child deaths due to malnutrition during the said period? (a) the points on which suggestions were made on the concerns raised for the protection of children in the report of Ratna Jena Samiti constituted by the Ministry; Import of GM Seeds (b) whether Integrated Child Protection Scheme †1996. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL: (ICPS) has been implemented all over the country; Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND (c) if so, the details of the amount spent for the CLIMATE CHANGE protection of children under this scheme during the last three years; ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) the total number of Child Care Institutes (CCI) be pleased to state: which have been closed in the country due to irregularities (a) whether the Government has any mechanism to and exploitation under the scheme; and ban and monitor the import of prohibited Genetically (e) the number of CCIs currently operational in the Modified (GM) seeds in the country; country? (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether tonnes of prohibited GM seeds are Adulteration in Honey being imported for agriculture activities; and †1994. SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA: (d) if so, the details thereof; and SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED: (e) the corrective measures taken by the Government Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY in this regard? WELFARE þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Holistic Treatment under AYUSH be pleased to state: 1997. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN: (a) whether the Government/ Food Safety and Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is aware of the NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND recent reports of adulteration of honey produced by the HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) reputed brands across the country, if so, the details thereof and the number of such cases reported, company †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß and location-wise; (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 369 be pleased to state: (d) the other steps taken by the Government in (a) whether the Government proposes to promote consultation with States in this regard? holistic treatment under AYUSH so as to improve the general health and immunity of individuals if so, the MBBS seats in Medical Colleges details thereof; 2000. DR. SUJAY RADHAKRISHNA VIKHE (b) whether the Government proposes to establish PATIL: R&D for AYUSH so as to prove the impact of the drugs/ DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: medicines using AYUSH scientifically, if so, the details SHRI UNMESH BHAIYYASAHEB PATIL: thereof; DR. HEENA GAVIT: (c) whether the Government proposes to establish SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO National Level Ayurvedic Research Centre in Kollam, MANE: Kerala considering the importance of Ayurveda, if so, Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY the details thereof; WELFARE (d) whether the Government proposes to promote cultivation of medicinal plants, if so, the details thereof; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß and be pleased to state: (e) whether the Government proposes to establish a (a) the number of MBBS seats allotted to Government permanent system for eradication of lifestyle diseases and private medical colleges in the Country, State/UT/ under AYUSH and if so, the details thereof and the steps college-wise including Maharashtra; taken by the Government in this regard? (b) the details of the Government and private medical colleges set up in the Country during each of the last five years; Shortage of Trained Nurses and Midwives (c) whether the MBBS seats of existing medical 1998. SHRIMATI PRATIMA MONDAL: colleges of various States are being curbed, particularly Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY in Maharashtra; WELFARE (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß and be pleased to state: (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the (a) whether the Government is aware of the shortage Government to fulfil the requirement of doctors as per of trained nurses and midwives in the country; the population in the Country, State/UT-wise? (b) if so, the details thereof indicating the present nurse-patient ratio in the country; and Overcharging by Private Hospitals (c) the number of diploma/degree schools and 2001. SHRIMATI HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL: colleges with seats imparting nursing education in the Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY country, State/UT-wise and the steps taken/proposed by WELFARE the Government to open new nursing educational institutions in the country, location and State/UT-wise? þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Notification of TB Cases (a) whether the Government is aware that COVID patients are being charged abnormally high rates by the 1999. SHRI SYED IMTIAZ JALEEL: hospitals particularly private hospitals, if so, the details SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI: thereof; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (b) whether the Government has received any WELFARE complaints in this regard, if so, the details thereof; and þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) the action initiated/proposed to be initiated be pleased to state: against such delinquent hospitals? (a) whether the Government has expressed concern over the 60 percent decline in notification of TB cases AYUSH Projects during the lockdown period resulting in higher household transmission leading to spurt in cases; 2002. SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY: SHRI RAJU BISTA: (b) whether the Government has taken measures for normalization of TB disease eradication programme; Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND (c) if so, the details thereof and instructions issued HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) to States to take immediate steps to see the rise in such cases and take suitable measures to restrict such cases; †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß and (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß 370 be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) the details of AYUSH projects sanctioned/ (a) whether the Union Government is considering to undertaken/implemented by the Government during the roll out Production Linked Incentive Scheme for technical last five years and current year in the country, State/UT- textiles and manmade fibre segment, if so, the details wise including Telangana and West Bengal; and thereof; (b) the funds sanctioned, disbursed and utilized till (b) whether the Government is contemplating to date? formulate New Textile Policy, 2021; (c) if so, the details thereof along with the aims and FM Bands in Madhya Pradesh objectives and stakeholders opinion on the same and the extent to which the new policy is different from old †2003. DR. : policy; Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND (d) if not, the reasons thereof; BROADCASTING (e) whether the Government proposes to establish ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Mega Integrated Textiles Region and Apparel parks be pleased to state: under the new policy, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (a) the districts of Madhya Pradesh where FM bands providing information of the Government schemes (f) the steps taken by the Government in this regard and advertisement/entertainment etc. are functioning and along with the time by which the new textile policy is the capacity thereof; likely to be released? (b) the districts of Madhya Pradesh where FM band facility is not available; Super Speciality Hospitals (c) whether the Government proposes to provide †2006. SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA: FM band facility as per the needs of the people of Madhya Pradesh; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the said facility is likely to be started; and þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (e) whether the Government has received demands/ be pleased to state: proposal for FM band facility in various districts of (a) the number of operational and under construction Madhya Pradesh and if so, the details thereof along with super speciality hospitals in the country, State/UT-wise; their capacities, district-wise? (b) whether the Government proposes to set up such hospitals in each district in the country and if so, Financial Empowerment of Rural Women the details thereof; 2004. MS. DIYA KUMARI: (c) whether any norms have been determined to SHRIMATI KESHARI DEVI PATEL: identify places for each project and the progress made thereon, if so, the details thereof; Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (d) the funds allocated and utilised for this purpose during the last three years and the current year, State- ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß wise; and be pleased to state: (e) whether any timeline has been fixed by the (a) the details of ongoing schemes for the financial Government for the expeditious completion of the above empowerment of rural women along with the expenditure said projects in the country? incurred on each scheme during the last three years, State/UT-wise; National Wetlands Conservation Programme (b) the details of the women benefitted by these schemes during each of the last five years and the 2007. SHRI NISITH PRAMANIK: current year; and DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY: (c) the steps taken by the Government to do away SHRI : with the shortcomings found in National Women‘s Fund SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO: and to improve its functioning? Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND New Textile Policy CLIMATE CHANGE ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß 2005. DR. PRITAM GOPINATHRAO MUNDE: SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of TEXTILES (a) the salient features of National Wetlands Conservation Programme (NWCP); ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 371 (b) the details of financial assistance provided to be pleased to state: the States/Union Territories under the National Wetlands (a) whether the Government has taken steps for Conservation Programme for conservation and conservation of various lakes of Udaipur and other management of identified wetlands in the country during cities of Rajasthan which are being polluted; the last three years and the current year; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of financial assistance provided to the States/Union Territories under ‘National Plan for (c) the funds being allocated by the Government to Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems’ (NPCA); various States and districts for conservation of the lakes (d) whether under the National Natural Resources along with the funds out of the said allocation utilized Management System (NNRMS) programme, the ISRO by the State Government; has carried out National Wetland Inventory and (d) whether any proposal for preventing water Assessment (NWIA) using Indian Remote Sensing pollution in the lakes of Udaipur like Pichhola, Gowardhan Satellite if so, the details thereof along with the wetland Sagar, Fateh Sagar, Swaroop Sagar, Udaisagar etc. has sites identified, State/UT-wise; been submitted by the State Government of Rajasthan to (e) whether the Government has created any data the Union Government; and registry regarding the number of wetlands in the country; (e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by and the Government thereon? (f) if so, the details thereof, district-wise and State/ UT-wise? Plantation of Native Species of Trees All India Institute of Ayurveda 2011. SHRI RAJ KUMAR CHAHAR: †2008. DR. KRISHNA PAL SINGH YADAV: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV: CLIMATE CHANGE Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND be pleased to state: HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) (a) whether any region-wise identification of the †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß species of native trees and shrubs has been undertaken (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß by the Government to promote such species in the be pleased to state: specific area; (a) whether the Government proposes to set up All (b) if so, the details thereof; India Institute of Ayurveda on the lines of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the country; (c) whether the Government has taken note of the advantages of plantation of native species of trees and (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; and if so, the details thereof; and (c) the time by which it is likely to be set up? (d) the details of the initiatives taken by the Government to popularise the native species of trees Significance of AYUSH in boosting Immunity and promote their plantation in the country including in the Taj Trapezium Zone? 2009. SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH: Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND Decrease in Forest Cover HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) †2012. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR: †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state: ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Government has taken note of the importance of AYUSH in view of need to improve be pleased to state: immunity of every individual; and (a) whether the forest cover in the country is in a (b) if so, the details thereof along with the steps State of continuous decline; taken to propagate AYUSH among the public? (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; Conservation of Lakes in Rajasthan (c) whether the Government is formulating any †2010. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA: scheme to include private sector in the task of increasing forest area including preservation and conservation of Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND forests by promoting afforestation in private lands and CLIMATE CHANGE if so, the details thereof; ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 372 (d) whether the Government proposes to provide tax Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND rebate and compensation to the people who offer their NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND lands for afforestation under the said scheme; HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) (e) if so, the details thereof; and †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (f) the steps taken by the Government to increase (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß forest cover in the country? be pleased to state: (a) whether the objective of National Rural Health Mission is to revive indigenous traditional system of e-marketing platform for Handloom medicine and AYUSH along with strengthening the public 2013. SHRI PRADYUT BORDOLOI: health system at all levels; Will the Minister of TEXTILES (b) if so, the details thereof; and ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) the action plan adopted to revive the indigenous be pleased to state: traditional system of medicine? (a) the details of e-commerce platforms that have participated in online marketing of handlooms products Amendment to Sports Broadcasting Signals as on date; (Mandatory Sharing with Prasar Bharti) Act 2007 (b) whether online marketing platform had provided 2016. SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL: adequate opportunities to several handloom weavers and artisans during lockdown to monetize their products, Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND if so, the details thereof; and BROADCASTING (c) the number and details of such artisans and ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß weavers who utilised e-marketing platforms in North be pleased to state: Eastern region, state-wise? (a) whether the objective of the Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing With Prasar Bharti) Act 2007 is being achieved, if so, the details thereof; Test Positivity Rate of COVID-19 (b) whether the Government has any plans to amend 2014. PROF. SAUGATA RAY: the said Act, especially in light of the Supreme Court SHRI : Judgement in Civil Appeal No. (S) 10732-10733 of 2017 Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY delivered on August 22, 2017 and if so, the details WELFARE thereof; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) whether the Government has undertaken any be pleased to state: consultation process for amending the said Act, if so, progress and details thereof; (a) whether the Government is closely monitoring the test positivity rates in COVID-19 of States and UTs (d) whether the Government has re-evaluated the in India, if so, the details thereof including the need of the Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory comparative figures for the months starting February Sharing With Prasar Bharti) Act 2007 in light of the 2020 to till date, month-wise and State/UT-wise; transformation of the public consumption of content over mobile and internet and if so, details thereof; and (b) whether the Government has any data which shows the mode of testing in different States, if so, the (e) whether the Government has framed any policy details thereof including connection between antigen or guidelines for notifying matches of national importance testing and rate of growth of COVID-19 in Kerala; under the Act and if so, the details thereof? (c) the demands raised by to the Government for building the shield against Digital Conclaves on Diabetes COVID-19; 2017. SHRI PASUNOORI DAYAKAR: (d) whether the Government considers test positivity SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA or the number of deaths as a parameter for analysing VISWANATH: seriousness of COVID-19, if so, the details thereof; and Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (e) whether the Government is likely to intervene in WELFARE tackling the COVID-19 crisis looming across Kerala and if so, the details thereof and steps taken by the þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Government in this regard? be pleased to state: (a) the details and outcome of digital conclaves on Objectives of National Rural Health Mission diabetes, heart, lungs, cancer, etc., held in the last five years and current year to properly address various †2015. SHRIMATI SHARDABEN ANILBHAI aspects to protect future generations; and PATEL:

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 373 (b) the steps taken to organize such conclaves in (f) the other measures taken by the Government to future? improve the condition of powerloom sector?

Administration of Covishield and Covaxin Prescription of AYUSH Medicines 2018. SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.: 2021. SHRI BHAGWANT MANN: SHRIMATI MALA ROY: Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND WELFARE HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH) þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛé ןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß be pleased to state: (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the number of persons administered so far with be pleased to state: Covishield/Covaxin, State/UT-wise; (a) whether it is a fact that AYUSH Centers, yoga, (b) whether the Government has given any clearance medicinal herbs and indigenous traditional practices are to the Pfizer-Biotech vaccine in India even after several part of the Government‘s prescription for severe acute deaths were reported internationally, if so, the details malnourished children; thereof; and (b) whether the Siddha system of medicines is also (c) whether the company has approached the included in the said prescription; Government seeking indemnity against possible adverse (c) whether it is a fact that the Government has events and if so, the details thereof? asked the State Governments to conduct a drive to identify such children and to be referred to hospitals Medical Equipments for COVID-19 and AYUSH centers for treatment if necessary; and †2019. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SONI: (d) if so, the details thereof? Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE Decrease in Area of Dense Forest þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 2022. SHRI A. NARAYANA SWAMY: be pleased to state: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND (a) whether the Government provided a number of CLIMATE CHANGE medical equipments viz. ventilators, PPE kits, masks, etc. to various States/UTs during COVID-19; and ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise be pleased to state: particularly Chattisgarh? (a) whether the area of dense forest in the country has decreased and if so, the details thereof; Scheme for Powerloom Sector (b) the area which was earmarked as dense forest during the last five years, Year-wise and State/UT-wise; 2020. SHRI HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE: (c) whether any State-wise report on environment Will the Minister of TEXTILES degradation and water deficiency of arid/acute drought ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß prone districts is available and if so, the details thereof; be pleased to state: (d) whether the Government has launched any (a) the salient features of Group Workshed Scheme special projects which make afforestation in the arid/ for Powerloom sector in the country along with the drought prone regions, mandatory and if so, the details objective and scope of the scheme; thereof; and (b) whether the Government has modified the existing (e) the other measures being taken by the Group Workshed Scheme to decentralize the powerloom Government to increase the area of dense forest across sector and to organize powerloom units in a cluster and the country? improve their working conditions; (c) if so, the details thereof along with the eligibility/ criteria to avail the facilities under this scheme; Modernisation/Upgradation of Cancer Centres (d) the total number of powerloom units benefited †2023. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI under this scheme during the previous three years, VASAVA: State-wise; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (e) the total amount released and spent by the WELFARE Government under this scheme during the said period; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß and

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 374 be pleased to state: (f) the other steps taken by the NSTEDB to help (a) the number of cancer care centres and institutes promote knowledge driven and technology intensive being run by the Government for the diagnosis and enterprises? treatment of cancer in the country, State/UT-wise; (b) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Nutrition Schemes Government to modernize/upgrade these centres and to †2026. SHRI DILIP SAIKIA: set up new cancer care centres/institutes, State/UT- SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK: wise; Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD (c) whether the Government has received any DEVELOPMENT proposal from States/UTs for the upgradation and setting up cancer care institutes and to procure equipments for ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß the diagnosis and treatment of cancer; and be pleased to state: (d) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including (a) the details of nutrition schemes being Gujarat and the action taken/proposed to be taken by implemented by the Government in view of challenges the Government in this regard? prevailing in North-eastern States particularly Assam and Haryana, district-wise; Review of Impact of COVID-19 (b) the amount allocated for these schemes during 2024. SHRI NAMA NAGESWARA RAO: the last five years in these States; and Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (c) whether the amount allocated has been utilized WELFARE within the specified period and if so, the details thereof? þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Trends of COVID Infections in Kerala (a) whether the Government has reviewed the impact 2027. SHRI ANTO ANTONY: of COVID-19 pandemic on the healthcare system and SHRI BENNY BEHANAN: infrastructure in the country; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (b) if so, the details thereof; WELFARE (c) if not, the reasons therefor; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) whether the Government has any plan to make be pleased to state: the private healthcare system more responsive to the emergency situations like the current pandemic; and (a) whether the Government has taken note of the (e) if so, the details thereof and action taken thereon? trends in COVID infections across the country, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the recent trends show the highest Setting up of NSTEDB number of cases are in Kerala and if so, the number of 2025. SHRI GAUTHAM SIGAMANI PON: such cases along with the number of deaths reported till SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: date; SHRI SELVAM G.: (c) whether the Government has noticed that the SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI: number of COVID-19 cases in Kerala seems to be SHRI DHANUSH M. KUMAR: shooting up steadily, if so, the details thereof and the Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY reasons therefor; ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) whether the Government has made any be pleased to state: assessment about the failure of earlier Kerala containment (a) the objective of setting up ‘National Science and model, if so, the details thereof; Technology Entrepreneurship Development (e) whether the Government has any plan to depute Board’(NSTEDB) in the country; a central team to visit the State to ascertain the reasons (b) the details of achievements made by NSTEDB for increase of COVID-19 cases, if so, the details thereof; since its inception; and (c) whether the Government has made any (f) whether the Government has given any assessment of the functioning and performance of instructions/directions to the State in this regard, if so, NSTEDB, if so, the outcome of the assessment; the details thereof? (d) the details of training programmes conducted by the Board under various programmes during the last Modernisation of Anganwadis three years; †2028. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS: (e) whether some outside agencies have been engaged for conducting the training programmes, if so, Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD the details thereof along with the criteria adopted for DEVELOPMENT engaging such agencies; and ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 375 be pleased to state: Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND (a) whether the Government proposes to modernise NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH) Anganwadi Kendras by equipping them with modern technology devices; †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) if so, the details thereof; and be pleased to state: (c) the problems impeding the smooth operation of Anganwadi Kendras in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic (a) whether the Government has taken note that the homeopathic medicines were not permitted for use for along with the mechanism in place to redress such COVID-19 related treatment; shortcomings? (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the details of the directions issued by the Conservation of the Environment Government in this regard? 2029. SHRI T.R. BAALU: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND Me Too Movement CLIMATE CHANGE 2032. SHRI G.S. BASAVARAJ: ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD be pleased to state: DEVELOPMENT (a) whether it is a fact that environmental priorities ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß were affected due to the spread of the deadly corona be pleased to state: virus and its socio-economic impact on the nation; (a) whether the Government is aware of the global (b) if so, the details thereof and the strategy devised fallout of #Metoo movement including recent by the Government for handling environmental developments in France where several instances of sexual deterioration and exploitation in the aftermath of Corona abuse have come to the fore and if so, the details pandemic; thereof; (c) whether the Government has made any plans to (b) whether the MeToo movement has prompted the re-start a large-scale public awareness programme for Government to enforce the Visakha guidelines and mandate setting up of In-house Investigation Committees the conservation of the environment; and and if so, the details thereof; and (d) if so, the details thereof? (c) whether the Government has proposed to set up a panel of qualified law practitioners and women activists willing to work for and counsel MeToo victims, gratis Medicines and Clinical Facilities and if so, the details thereof? to IPD and OPD Patients 2030. DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR: Protection of Child Rights Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE †2033. DR. RAMAPATI RAM TRIPATHI: þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the steps taken by the Government to provide be pleased to state: and supply regular medicines and clinical facilities to IPD and OPD patients in the country; (a) whether the Government has reviewed the implementation of the law related to protection of child (b) whether due to faulty and out dated equipments rights; in Government hospitals patients are generally referred (b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; to private clinics and laboratories and have to bear additional financial burden and if so, the reaction of the (c) the details of the shortcomings found during the Government thereto; said review; and (c) whether the Government proposes to improve (d) the appropriate action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard? and provide updated modern technologies in the Government institutions; and (d) if so, the details thereof? Handloom Apparels in Bihar †2034. SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV: Homoeopathic Medicine for Covid-19 Will the Minister of TEXTILES 2031. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER: ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 376 be pleased to state: Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD (a) whether the Union Government has received any DEVELOPMENT proposal from the State Government of Bihar for ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß sanctioning handloom apparels in the State; be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof; (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance (c) the reaction of the Government thereto; and of India’s position in the 2020 Global Nutrition Report (d) the extant position of major handloom clusters in which highlights that India is off course to meet the the country? global nutrition targets for all indicators; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto; Study on Effects of COVID on Mental Health (c) if not, the reason for not taking cognizance of 2035. SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH: the report; Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY (d) the present status of the Government’s WELFARE commitment of ending malnutrition by 2030 across the þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß country through the sustainable development goals; be pleased to state: (e) the rise reported in malnutrition cases due to (a) whether the Government has carried out any COVID-19 Pandemic in the country, State/UT-wise; and study on the effects of COVID-19 on mental health of (f) the steps taken/being taken by the Government the people; and to tackle the continuing challenge of malnutrition along (b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof? with the achievements thereof?

Guidelines for Reporting of Suicide Cases Infrastructural Development under AYUSH 2038. SHRI ANUMULA REVANTH REDDY: †2036. SHRI GANESH SINGH: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND BROADCASTING NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH) ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß be pleased to state: (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether at present there are any guidelines for be pleased to state: reporting of suicide cases in media and if so, the details thereof; (a) whether the Government proposes to increase fund allocation for infrastructural development under (b) whether there is a need to issue fresh guidelines AYUSH Mission in the country including Madhya to TV channels, and other media to ensure sensitive Pradesh, if so the details thereof, State/UT-wise; reporting of cases of suicide especially when suicide cases and other mental health issues are on the rise (b) whether the Government proposes to provide any special grant/aid for setting up of new Government during COVID and if so, the details thereof; colleges for AYUSH system of medicine in the country (c) whether the action was taken on certain section including Madhya Pradesh, if so, the details thereof, of media for the way they reported certain film actors’ State/UT-wise; death; (c) whether the Government is likely to make (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons provision for budgetary allocation to develop Pandit. therefor; and Khushilal Sharma, Government College for Ayurveda at (e) the steps being taken by the Government to Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh as a centre for excellence and check such practice keeping in view that sensational if so, the details thereof; reporting of cases of suicide affects the mental well (d) whether the Government proposes to make being of viewers with mental health issues and it also special budgetary provision for non-communicable affects the families of those who have died of suicide? diseases in Madhya Pradesh, if so, the details thereof; and Health Tourism Promotion of AYUSH (e) whether the Government proposes to formulate a special action plan for development of AYUSH system 2039. SHRI ANUBHAV MOHANTY: of medicine and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND including Madhya Pradesh? NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) Global Nutrition Report †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß 2037. SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB: (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 377 be pleased to state: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND (a) whether the Government has any plans of BROADCASTING promoting AYUSH treatment through health tourism; ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) if so, the details thereof; be pleased to state: (c) whether the facilities required for such treatments (a) whether the Ministry has taken the decision to are available in the country, State/UT-wise; reduce the number of stations of All India Radio (AIR) (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and bringing creation of programmes in Kerala to just one; (e) the other steps taken by the Government to (b) if so, the reasons therefor; ensure availability of such facilities to the public at (c) whether this decision will end the regional large? programmes being created specific to many cities in Kerala and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether all the stations will have to carry Research Centre for Climate Change programming from one station to the entire State, rather 2040. SHRI JAMYANG TSERING NAMGYAL: than localized programming and if so, the details thereof; and Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES (e) whether the Ministry has explored any options ¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß to make it financially viable to keep these stations be pleased to state: functional, given their huge popularity in some regions (a) whether the Government proposes to establish a and if so, the details thereof? dedicated Research centre for Climate Change in cold Desert of Himalaya and also within the Union Territory of Ladakh to address various earth scientific issues and Policy for Treament at Private Hospitals if so, the details thereof; 2043. SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV: (b) whether the ministry proposes to promote Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY awareness about “Science of Earth” among students WELFARE and common public; þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps being be pleased to state: taken by the Government in this regard; (a) whether the Government is planning to propose (d) whether his Ministry has conducted/launched a health policy at the national level under which all the any program for rapid exchange of researches and ideas citizens of the country can be covered and get the between the widespread community of Earth Scientists; treatment in private hospitals as the burden on the and Government hospital is very high; (e) if so, the details thereof and the quantum of (b) if so, the details thereof; and funds allocated in this regard? (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Recession in Film and Cinema Industry Sand Mining in Reserve Forest Areas †2041. SHRI LALLU SINGH: 2044. SHRI UTTAM KUMAR REDDY Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND NALAMADA: BROADCASTING Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state: ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether any scheme has been formulated to be pleased to state: address recession in film and cinema industry as a result of increased viewership of Over the Top (OTT) and TV (a) the number and details of sand quarries being channel; permitted in reserve forest areas in Telangana; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether any Environmental Impact Assessment has been conducted in this regard and if so, the details (c) whether OTT facilitates global viewing of even thereof; average and small budget movies; and (c) the total area of forest land allocated for sand (d) if so, the details thereof? mining in Telangana; (d) whether any regulations and restrictions have Reduction of AIR Stations in Kerala been imposed by the Government for setting up of such projects in reserve forest areas and if so, the details 2042. DR. : thereof;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 378 (e) the details of the potential effects of such mining Make in India Body Armour for Forces activities on the ecosystems of these forests; and 2048. SHRI PATEL HASMUKHBHAI (f) whether the Government has taken any steps to SOMABHAI: stop illegal sand mining in reserve forest areas in Telangana and if so, the details thereof? Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: Homoeopathic Medical Colleges (a) whether NITI Aayog has prepared a Roadmap on †2045. SHRI RATANSINH MAGANSINH “Make in India” in Body Armour which includes RATHOD: recommendation on setting up of raw material Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND manufacturing plant in India based on Ultra High NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre to HOMOEOPATHY(AYUSH) make more efficient and lightweight body armours for †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß army and para-military forces; (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß (b) if so, the details thereof; be pleased to state: (c) whether it is a fact that the Government has (a) the number and details of Homeopathy medical launched a National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber colleges set up during the last five years across the Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) at a total cost of Rs. 3660 country, State/UT-wise including Gujarat; and crore for a period of 5 years; and (b) the steps taken by the Government to set up (d) if so, the details thereof? more Homeopathic colleges/institutes?

Digitization of Medium Wave Plantation in Cities Transmitter in Kerala †2046. SHRI AJAY NISHAD: 2049. SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE BROADCASTING ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß be pleased to state: be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to promote (a) whether majority of States in India have been plantation in various metropolitan cities of the country provided DRM transmitters in AIR except Kerala and if through recognized Non-Governmental Organisations so, the reasons therefor; under social forestry schemes; (b) the steps taken to digitalize medium wave (b) if so, the details thereof; and transmitters of AIR stations in Kerala; and (c) the details of the various initiatives started by (c) whether Medium Wave transmitters in the Government for protection and development of AIR have exhausted their lifespan and if so, the steps forests in various metropolitian cities of the country? likely to be taken to digitalize Kozhikode medium wave station, which has a huge strength of listeners? Chronic Diseases

2047. SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI: Rise in Temperature of Earth Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY †2050. SHRI SANGAM LAL GUPTA: WELFARE þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state: ¯Ö飾Öß ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Government is aware that the patients be pleased to state: suffering from chronic diseases are not getting proper (a) whether the temperature of earth is continuing to treatment due to covid pandemic; rise; (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by (b) if so, whether the temperature of earth has risen the Government to provide relief for the chronic patients upto one degree fahrenheit during the last hundred of various diseases; years; (c) whether any direction has been given to (c) if so, whether the Government has made any hospitals/States to treat patients with chronic diseases assessment of the likely impact of the said rise in with priority during Covid pandemic; and temperature on human beings and if so, the details (d) if so, the details thereof? thereof;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 379 (d) whether the glaciers are melting and water level Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND in the oceans has been increasing as a result of the rise BROADCASTING in temperature and if so, the details thereof; and ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (e) whether the said rise in temperature has be pleased to state the total quantum of Government aggravated the risks of natural disasters and led to advertisements provided to Newspapers, TV, Magazines submergence of certain islands and if so, the details thereof? and Digital media during the last three years, name-wise, category-wise and year-wise?

Price of Covishield Vaccine Availability of COVID Vaccine 2051. DR. MOHAMMAD JAWED: 2054. SHRI JASBIR SINGH GILL: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß WELFARE be pleased to state: þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether the Government has permitted sale of be pleased to state: Covishield vaccine in open market within the country, if (a) the details of the manufacturers of COVID so, the details thereof and the price fixed per dose vaccines along with the number of doses of COVID thereof; vaccines available in the country; and (b) whether the Government has assessed the (b) whether result/data of 3rd phase trials of these affordability of the said vaccine in open market by large vaccines is available with Government and if so, the sections of the population particularly Below Poverty details thereof? Line persons (BPL) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS); (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps being Pension Scheme for Destitute Women taken by the Government to ensure affordable access to †2055. SHRI CHUNNI LAL SAHU: the vaccine particularly the vulnerable persons belonging to BPL, EWS, and homeless category amongst others; Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (d) whether Covid vaccines are proposed to be added on the list of essential medicines; and ´Ö×Æü»ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ²ÖÖ»Ö ×¾ÖÛúÖÃÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons be pleased to state: therefor? (a) whether the Government has any scheme to provide assistance and employment to young widows Hazard Line Mapping and deserted women in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including †2052. SHRI : Chhattisgarh; SHRI DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD: SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI (c) whether the BPL census of 2002 and 2012 as a KUNDARIYA: means to identify and target beneficiaries for pension Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY scheme has been removed/relaxed; ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß (d) if so, the details thereof; and be pleased to state: (e) if not, the reasons therefor? (a) whether Survey of India has started hazard line mapping; Promotion of Textile Export (b) if so, the details thereof; 2056. DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY: (c) whether in view of the fact that the hazard line is separated from CRZ regularization system, the said Will the Minister of TEXTILES mapping can be used as a measure for checking hazards ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß and disaster management and if so, the details thereof; be pleased to state: (d) whether a 20 metre No-Development-Zone has (a) whether the Government is considering to been proposed for all of the islands near mainland and promote export of textiles and garments, if so, the details all backwater islands in mainland; and thereof; (e) if so, the details thereof? (b) the quantum of exports of textiles and garments during the last three years, State-wise; Government Advertisements to (c) whether the Government proposes to set up Electronic and Print Media more textiles parks in the country; and 2053. SHRIMATI NUSRAT JAHAN RUHI: (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise? ______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 380 Provisional Ban on News Channels (b) the names of those metropolitan cities which are complying with fundamental guidelines to check the 2057. SHRI HIBI EDEN: increase in air pollution; Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND (c) whether capital city Delhi is one of the most BROADCASTING polluted cities despite all the efforts made to keep ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß pollution under control, if so, the details thereof and the be pleased to state: reasons for failure in controlling pollution level in the capital; (a) whether the Government had banned two leading Malayalam news channels from airing provisionally for (d) whether the Government proposes to promote 48 hours from 06.03.2020 and if so, the reasons therefor; use of cycling among common people in view of its health benefits and if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the Government had examined the requirement and legitimacy of banning these channels, if (e) the other steps taken by the Government to so, the details thereof and the factors which led to lifting check pollution and improve air quality in various polluted cities in a time bound manner? of the ban by curtailing the off-air penalty thereof; and (c) the reasons/advisories that necessitates/taken into consideration for taking a channel off-air for a Community Radio Station particular time period from broadcasting? †2060. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA: SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN: Regulation for OTT Platforms SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND 2058. SHRI MANISH TEWARI: BROADCASTING Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND ÃÖæ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß BROADCASTING be pleased to state: ÃÖ“Ö®ÖÖ †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÃÖÖ¸üÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) the number of Community Radio Stations (CRS) be pleased to state: operational as on date in the country, state/UT-wise; (a) whether the Government has decided to regulate (b) whether the Government is working on any Over the Top (OTT), other online platforms including scheme for regular funding of the said radio stations and online news portals and if so, the details thereof; if so the details thereof; (b) the regulatory architecture that the Government (c) the number of Letter of Intents (LoIs) issued to intends to put in place to administer, monitor and police Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Educational these entities; Institutions, Government Institutions and others for (c) whether social media platforms have not been setting up of CRS till 31st December 2020; included within the ambit of the November 9th 2020 (d) whether there is any time period for LoI holders notification with regard to regulation of digital platforms to operate CRS from the date of issue of LoI and if so, and if so, the reasons therefor; and the details thereof; (d) whether the Government has any plans to convert (e) whether there is any mechanism to cancel the the Press Council of India into a Media Council covering LoI, if the LoI holder does not operate CRS in the print, broadcast, digital and all other such content stipulated period and if so, the number of LoIs cancelled mediums, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons so far; and therefor? (f) other measures being taken by the Government to start more CRS in rural and urban areas in the Air Quality in Cities country? †2059. SHRI : SHRI PARTHIBAN S.R.: Non-communicable Disease SHRI NAMA NAGESWARA RAO: 2061. DR. ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA: SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY: SHRIMATI SUNITA DUGGAL: DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY THANGAPANDIAN: WELFARE Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state: ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether burden of Non-communicable disease be pleased to state: especially cardiovascular, Diabetes and obesity is rising (a) the details of pollution level in various major/ dangerously in India, if so, the details thereof and action metropolitan cities of the country; taken thereon;

______†Original notice of the question received in Hindi. 381 (b) the list of major Non Communicable Diseases be pleased to state: (NCDs) as announced by the Government along with (a) whether the Central Council for Research in the number of patients dying from NCDs every year Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) in collaboration with according to WHO data; AIIMS, New Delhi has conducted a clinical research (c) the steps taken by the Government to create study for evaluating Quality of Life with a coded awareness among the public about the NCDs and Ayurvedic formulation namely ‘AYUSH QOL-2C‘ in reduce the mortality rate due to NCDs in the country patients of local non-metastatic Breast Cancer treated and the manner in which the Government is conducting with Adjuvant Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy and the awareness programme to communicate effectively correlating it with Molecular Marker; to the public about NCDs; (b) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the said measures have bought (c) whether the Government has granted approval positive response in the country, if so, the details for manufacturing this drug; and thereof; (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons (e) whether the Government has introduced or therefor? planned a mobile app for healthcare staff for the better management of NCDs; and Air Pollution in Urban and Industrial Areas (f) if so, the details thereof along with its working module? 2064. SHRI HEMANT SRIRAM PATIL: SHRI RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE: SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH alias Bridge Course for AYUSH Doctors PAWAN RAJENIMBALKAR: 2062. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA: CLIMATE CHANGE Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND be pleased to state: HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß (a) whether annual average of parameters of air (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß pollution in urban and industrial areas have reached/ crossed alarming levels in major cities of the country be pleased to state: including Delhi; (a) whether the Government is planning to (b) if so, the details thereof, city-wise and the introduce bridge courses for AYUSH doctors to learn reasons therefor along with the reaction of the and practise Allopathy medicine in clinics and if so, Government thereto; the details thereof, course-wise along with the mechanism to enroll into them; (c) the measures taken/being taken by the Government to curb air pollution in the said cities along (b) the steps taken by the Government to promote with funds provided for the purpose during each of the the immunity and health boosting medicines prescribed last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise; in Ayurveda and Homoeopathy since the onset of coronavirus pandemic; and (d) the modern techniques adopted by the Government to make the country pollution free along (c) the steps taken by the Government to create with achievements thereof; and awarness about unverified medicines, information or practises regarding AYUSH during the coronavirus (e) the other steps taken/being taken by the pandemic? Government to bring air pollution under the permissible limits across the country along with achievements thereof? AYUSH Drug for Breast Cancer 2063. SHRI : Setting up of Handloom Clusters SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA 2065. SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY: DEVARAYALU: SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA: Will the Minister of TEXTILES DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI: ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU be pleased to state: REDDY: SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA: (a) whether the Government proposes to set up handloom clusters to benefit weavers in the country; Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND (b) if so, the details thereof and progress made HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) therein along with the funds sanctioned during the last three years including the current year as on date State/ †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß UT-wise especially Mahabubnagar district of Telangana; (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß and 382 (c) the details and grounds under which proposals SHRI DHANUSH M. KUMAR: were accepted/rejected in this regard? Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE Control of Air and Dust pollution þÖÖãµÖ †Öî¸ü ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖÖ¸ü Ûú»µÖÖÞÖ ´ÖÓ¡Öß 2066. SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: be pleased to state: SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU: SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO (a) whether the Government has observed World MANDLIK: Diabetes Day recently and if so, the details thereof SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: along with the theme of the event and initiatives taken SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: by the Government to make the event successful; Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND (b) whether the number of diabetes patients CLIMATE CHANGE especially among younger population has increased drastically; ¯ÖµÖÖÔ¾Ö¸üÞÖ, ¾Ö®Ö †Öî¸ü •Ö»Ö¾ÖÖµÖã ¯Ö׸ü¾ÖŸÖÔ®Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß (c) if so, the details thereof and the number of be pleased to state: people affected by Diabetes during each of the last three (a) whether the Commission for Air Quality years along with the reasons for rise in the cases of Management has directed the Central Pollution Control Diabetes among youths; Board and the State Pollution Control Boards to (d) whether the Government proposes to provide constitute special teams and launch inspection drives in free medical treatment to the diabetic patients of urban order to monitor and mitigate dust and corresponding air and rural and backward areas and if so, the details pollution; thereof; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the States (e) whether the Government has developed any which have constituted such special teams and indigenous system of medicine for prevention of diabetes conducted inspections; and if so, the details thereof; and (c) the details of the agencies/sites found to be (f) the other steps being taken by the Government violating Rules/Guidelines and other dust mitigation to prevent and treat the spread of diabetes, especially in measures as stipulated by the Government and the CPC rural areas? Board; and (d) whether the Government has taken any action to Study on Medicinal Plants check recurrence of such violations by these agencies and if so, the details thereof? 2069. SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL: SHRI VINAYAK RAUT: SHRI HARISH DWIVEDI: Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP) SHRIMATI VEENA DEVI: 2067. DR. UMESH G. JADHAV: Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND Will the Minister of TEXTILES HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) ¾ÖÃ¡Ö ´ÖÓ¡Öß †ÖµÖã¾Öì¤ü, µÖÖêÝÖ †Öî¸ ¯ÖÏÖÛéןÖÛú דÖ×ÛúŸÃÖÖ, µÖæ®ÖÖ®Öß, ×ÃÖ¨ü †Öî¸ ÆüÖê´µÖÖê¯Öî£Öß be pleased to state: (†ÖµÖãÂÖ) ´ÖÓ¡Öß (a) whether it is a fact that the Scheme for Integrated be pleased to state: Textile Parks (SITP) at Kalaburgi, Karnataka has failed to (a) whether the Government had conducted any achieve its objectives; study with regard to the availability of medicinal and (b) if so, whether the Government has constituted aromatic herbs/plants in the country, if so, the details any committee to find out the reasons behind failure of and the outcome thereof indicating the medicinal plants fulfillment of SITP in Kalaburagi and if so, the details being grown in the country, State/UT-wise; thereof; (b) whether a number of medicinal and aromatic (c) whether the said committee has submitted its herbs/plants are on the verge of extinction and are likely recommendations for setting up of SITP after to get extinct in the near future; incorporation of a few changes in the scheme; and (c) if so, the details of measures proposed/taken by (d) if so, the details thereof and the actions taken by the Government for their constant management, farming the Government in this regard? and commercial use in the country; (d) whether the National Medicinal Plant Board has World Diabetes Day undertaken any exercise for allotment of land in various States including Maharashtra, if so, the details thereof; 2068. SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: (e) the funds allocated and utilized for promotion of SHRI SELVAM G.: medicinal plants during the current year; and SHRI GAUTHAM SIGAMANI PON: SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI: (f) the benefits likely to accrue to farmers therefrom? 383 Participation of People in (b) if so, the details thereof; Research and Development (c) whether it is a fact that the R&D sector in 2070. DR. SUBHAS SARKAR: India is about to witness more growth in the coming years; Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (d) if so, the details including Gross Expenditure on ×¾ÖóÖÖ®Ö †Öî¸ü ¯ÖÏÖîªÖê×ÝÖÛúß ´ÖÓ¡Öß R&D(GERD) for last three years; and be pleased to state: (e) the details of R&D investments, international (a) whether the Government has proposed new research collaborations and technology development measures and schemes to promote participation of people during the said period? in Research and Development(R&D);

NEW DELHI; UTPAL KUMAR SINGH February 6, 2021 Secretary General Magha 17, 1942 (Saka) INDEX (Ministry-wise)

Ayurveda,Yoga and Naturopathy,Unani, Siddha and

Homoeopathy (AYUSH) : 1857, 1864, 1865, 1882, 1884, 1888, 1894, 1897, 1918, 1924, 1931, 1943, 1947, 1964, 1969, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1997, 2002, 2008, 2009, 2015, 2021, 2031, 2036, 2039, 2045, 2062, 2063, 2069

Earth Sciences : 1856, 1890, 1906, 1956, 1968, 1980, 2040, 2050

Environment, Forest and Climate Change : 1846, 1853, 1867, 1870, 1873, 1874, 1881, 1887, 1893, 1903, 1907, 1908, 1910, 1911, 1913, 1917, 1920, 1932, 1938, 1940, 1971, 1973, 1983, 1996, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2022, 2029, 2044, 2046, 2059, 2064, 2066

Health and Family Welfare : 1842, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1854, 1860, 1862, 1866, 1868, 1869, 1871, 1876, 1877, 1883, 1885, 1886, 1889, 1891, 1892, 1895, 1898, 1901, 1902, 1904, 1905, 1914, 1915, 1919, 1923, 1926, 1928, 1934, 1937, 1945, 1951, 1954, 1955, 1965, 1970, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2027, 2030, 2035, 2043, 2047, 2051, 2054, 2061, 2068

Information and Broadcasting : 1879, 1909, 1929, 1941, 1942, 1967, 1975, 2003, 2016, 2038, 2041, 2042, 2049, 2053, 2057, 2058, 2060

Science and Technology : 1843, 1859, 1896, 1922, 1935, 1936, 1949, 1950, 1966, 2025, 2048, 2052, 2070

Textiles : 1841, 1844, 1845, 1850, 1851, 1875, 1900, 1912, 1927, 1939, 1944, 1948, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1972, 1977, 1978, 1985, 2005, 2013, 2020, 2034, 2056, 2065, 2067

Women and Child Development : 1852, 1855, 1858, 1861, 1863, 1872, 1878, 1880, 1899, 1916, 1921, 1925, 1930, 1933, 1946, 1952, 1953, 1957, 1959, 1962, 1974, 1976, 1979, 1990, 1993, 1995, 2004, 2026, 2028, 2032, 2033, 2037, 2055.

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Question Correction No. 2008 Insert name of Members: Third Name of Member: insert “SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH” Fourth Name of Member: insert “SHRI GANESH SINGH”

New Delhi UTPAL KUMAR SINGH February 09, 2021. Secretary General Magha 20, 1942, (Saka)