Statement

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: 12.12.2025 859 (a) the steps taken by the Central Government to promote the development of Andhra Pradesh as a key logistics hub on the East Coast, given its strategic location and potential for ports, inland waterways and cargo handling; (b) the details regarding the financial and technical assistance provided by the Central Government for the same, year-wise; (c) whether the Union Government has coordinated with the State Government to identify priority areas for infrastructure development, including ports, inland waterways and other related facilities; and (d) the details regarding the steps undertaken by the Government to assist Andhra Pradesh in developing and streamlining a digital logistics platform to reduce logistical costs, especially related to inland and marine transportation? THE MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL): (a) and (b): As a part of Sagarmala programme, 110 projects worth more than Rs. 1 Lac crore have been identified in the state of Andhra Pradesh for enhancing infrastructure related to port led industrialization, port modernization, port connectivity enhancement, coastal community development, coastal shipping and inland waterways. These projects are implemented by Central ministries, lnland Waterways Authority of India, National Highway Authority of India, State Government and Visakhapatnam Port Authority. 12.12.2025 860 Under Sagarmala scheme, the Central Government provides financial assistance to State/UT Governments for projects relating to port infrastructure, road and rail connectivity, fishing harbours, skill development, coastal community development, cruise terminal and infrastructure for Ro-Pax ferry services. Central Government is partially funding 9 projects worth Rs. 1,286 crore in the State of Andhra Pradesh. Year wise details of funds released to State of Andhra Pradesh under Sagarmala scheme is given in the enclosed Statement. (c): On the initiation of the Union Government, the state of Andhra Pradesh has constituted State Maritime and Waterway Transport Committee (SMWTC) to coordinate and implement wide array of initiatives and schemes in the maritime sector. The aim is to coordinate various initiatives and to foster collaboration between state and central agencies to ensure comprehensive development of maritime and waterways transport in the state. The Union Government has also constituted Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) under the Chairmanship of Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways with Ministers In-charge of Ports of all the coastal States/UTs and Ministers from the line ministries as Members to review progress of infrastructure development in the Maritime Sector at regular intervals. (d): Government has launched National Logistic Portal Marine (Sagar Setu) with a vision to provide one stop platform aimed at connecting all stakeholders of the logistic community including major ports using information technology. This 12.12.2025 861 initiative is designed to reduce logistics costs, enhance ease of doing business, improve port efficiency, and promote seamless coordination across the entire maritime supply chain. 12.12.2025 862 STATEMENT Year wise details of funds released to State of Andhra Pradesh under Sagarmala Scheme ( figures in crore.) Sl. No. Project Name Project Cost ( in Cr.) MoPSW Share ( in Cr.) Sanction date 2014- 15 2016- 17 2017- 18 2018- 19 2020- 21 2021- 22 2022- 23 2023- 24 2024- 25 2025-26 1 Modernisation of Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour 178.51 40.00 30.03.22 - - - - - - - - 25 15 2 Coastal Districts Skill Development Program - Phase 2 -Andhra Pradesh 5.98 5.98 12.03.19 5.9817 3 Construction of coastal Berth at VPT 43.00 30.00 01.04.14 30 4 Construction of grade separator from H-7 area to Port connectivity Road by passing Convent Junction - Visakhapatnam Port 46.34 23.17 27.02.17 14.98 8.19 5 2 to 4 laning of Visakhapatnam 77.00 20.00 13.12.15 20 12.12.2025 863 port road connectivity to NH – 5 -Phase II 6 Coastal Districts Skill Development Program - Phase I - Andhra Pradesh 0.28 0.14 28.07.16 0.14 7 Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding - CEMS - AP-18 out of 24 Labs in AP 574.00 37.51 30.10.17 18.76 15.01 2.52 8 Development of Fishing Harbour in Juvvaladinne in SPSR Nellore District in the State of Andhra Pradesh. 288.00 69.14 18.03.20 18.05 18.05 26.13 3.45 3.4645 9 Improvement of Kakinada Anchorage Ports infrastructure in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh 73.34 36.67 02.06.21 18.34 11 7.33 1286.45 262.62 - 50.00 15.12 18.76 20.99 20.57 18.05 44.47 11.00 43.97 18.46 12.12.2025 864 USE OF BANNED AND COUNTERFEIT MEDICINES 2278. SHRI K. GOPINATH: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has conducted any study on the availability and use of banned and counterfeit medicines in the market in the country and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is aware that large-scale use of counterfeit and banned medicines is causing adverse effects on people’s health in the country and if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government has taken any action in this regard during the last three years and the current year, year-wise and if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRIMATI ANUPRIYA PATEL): (a) to (c): The terminology “Counterfeit Medicines” is not defined under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules made thereunder. However, the Drugs and Cosmetics Act defines spurious, adulterated and misbranded drugs which includes counterfeit drugs. A nation-wide survey (2014-16) was conducted to assess the extent of Not of Standard Quality (NSQ)/Spurious drugs. A total 47,012 drug samples were drawn from both Governments and private sources. 12.12.2025 865 The manufacture of Spurious/Adulterated/ Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs is a punishable offence under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The Act empowers the concerned licensing authorities to take necessary legal action in such cases including cases of manufacture, sale, and distribution of any prohibited or banned drug. Isolated complaints regarding such drugs as and when received are investigated along with the concerned licensing authorities for taking action. The details of number of drug samples reported Not of Standard Quality/spurious/ adulterated and enforcement action taken by the States/UTs Drugs Controller during last three years of various States/U.Ts is as under: Year (April to March) Number of drugs samples tested Number of drugs samples declared Not of Standard Quality Number of drugs samples declared Spurious/ Adulterated Number of prosecution launched for manufacturing, sale and distribution of spurious/adulterated drugs 2022-23 96,713 3,053 424 663 2023-24 1,06,150 2,988 282 604 2024-25 1,16,323 3,104 245 961 CRITICAL CARE BLOCK UNDER PM-ABHIM IN BIHAR 2279. SHRIMATI LOVELY ANAND: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has sanctioned any fund(s) under Pradhan Mantri- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) to establish a 50– 12.12.2025 866 100 bed criticalcare/infectious-disease block at Sheohar District Hospital in the State of Bihar and the status and timelines fixed for the same; (b) if so, the details of the approved cost, status and timelines fixed for the same; (c) the number of Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) in the said district connected to eSanjeevani along with the total tele-consultations completed in Sheohar district till date; (d) whether these HWCs are formally linked to tertiary hospitals (in DMCH Muzaffarpur/AIIMS Patna) for specialist referrals and continuity of care; and (e) if so, the details and the extent of such integration operationalised in the said district thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV): (a) and (b): Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM- ABHIM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with some Central Sector Components (CS) which has an outlay of Rs. 64,180 Crores for the scheme period (FY 2021-22 to FY2025-26). Under the CSS component of the scheme, an amount of Rs. 3389.59 crore is provisioned for the State of Bihar during the scheme period for the establishment and strengthening of 2546 building-less SC-AAMs, 333 Block Public Health Units 12.12.2025 867 (BPHUs), 38 Integrated Public Health Labs (IPHLs), and 38 Critical Care Blocks (CCBs). Administrative approvals have been accorded to the State of Bihar for a period of five years (i.e., FY 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26) for an amount of Rs. 3109.33 crore for the establishment and strengthening of 2546 building-less SC-AAMs, 158 Block Public Health Units (BPHUs), 38 Integrated Public Health Labs (IPHLs), and 38 Critical Care Blocks (CCBs), as per the proposal submitted by the State. In Sheohar district, under PM-ABHIM CSS component, the state has not given administrative approval to establish 50/100 bedded critical care/infectious- disease block. (c): A total of 93 Health and Wellness Centres are linked to tele-consultation services. From 2021 to 8 December 2025, 2,48,237 consultations have been provided through these centres. (d) and (e): As per the Referral Guidelines, the Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) are linked to higher health facilities through a structured referral system. HWCs serve as the first point of contact, and as per requirement, patients are referred from Health and Wellness Centres to Primary Health Centre/Community Health Centre, from where, depending upon the patient’s condition, referrals are made to District Hospitals and further to Medical Colleges/AIIMS/DMCH for 12.12.2025 868 specialised care. This tiered mechanism ensures timely access to specialist services and continuity of care. The integration is operationalised through a formal referral mechanism which includes issuance of referral slips with clinical details, maintenance of referral registers at both referring and receiving institutions, and prior communication with the receiving facility. Patient transport including ambulance linkage is facilitated for referrals. The receiving hospitals record and manage the referred cases in the Referral-In register and provide back-referral/feedback to the initiating centre. This system ensures coordinated service delivery across all levels of healthcare and supports continuity of treatment and follow-up at the primary care level. AYUSH AS GLOBAL HUB 2280. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM: Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state: (a) whether India’s homoeopathic sector is rapidly evolving into a global hub for high-quality and science-backed natural medicines; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is implementing the AYUSH Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY) to strengthen the regulation, quality and manufacturing capabilities of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy medicines in the country; 12.12.2025 869 (d) if so, the key objectives of the scheme thereof; (e) whether the Government has introduced digital initiatives to simplify licensing and improve regulatory efficiency in the homoeopathic sector; and (f) if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV): (a) and (b): India’s homoeopathic sector is rapidly evolving into a global hub for high-quality and science-backed natural medicines. Details are as follows:- ● Research council under Ministry of Ayush namely Central Council of Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) is actively engaged in evidence based research through intra mural and collaborative modes, in accordance with research policy, to generate scientific evidence on the safety and efficacy of Homoeopathy interventions. ● To promote global collaboration, 12 institute-level MoUs have been signed with leading medical centres, universities and scientific organisations in Germany, Canada, USA, UK, Argentina, Israel, Armenia, Mexico and Brazil. These MoUs focus on joint research, information exchange, academic cooperation and conducting seminars/workshops. Alongside this, 25 country-level MoUs on Traditional Medicine, including homoeopathy, have been signed to strengthen international partnerships. 12.12.2025 870 ● Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (PCIMandH), subordinate office under Ministry of Ayush plays a crucial role in development and publications of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy (ASUandH) systems of medicines through respective ASUandH pharmacopoeias, to ascertain the identity, purity and strength of the drugs included therein. PCIMandH also act as Central Drug Testing cum Appellate Laboratory for these systems of medicines. Till date, PCIMandH published XI volumes of Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India which covers 1185 (including revised) pharmacopeial monographs of Homoeopathic drugs. ● Ministry of Ayush has also implemented the Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for Ayush (IC Scheme). Under this scheme, support is provided to Ayush drug manufacturers and service providers to boost exports; to facilitate global promotion and market development of Ayush systems; to foster academic and research collaboration through Ayush Chairs abroad; and to conduct international training programmes, workshops and symposiums for enhancing awareness and acceptance of Ayush, including homoeopathy. (c) and (d): Ministry of Ayush is implementing a Central Sector Scheme Ayush Oushadhi Gunavatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY) since 12.12.2025 871 2021-22 with total budget outlay of Rs. 122.00 crores for five years. The objectives of AOGUSY are as follows: - I. To enhance India's manufacturing capabilities and exports of traditional medicines and health promotion products under the initiative of Atmanirbhar Bharat. II. To facilitate adequate infrastructural and technological upgradation and institutional activities in public and private sector for standardization, quality manufacturing and analytical testing of Ayush drugs and materials. III. To strengthen regulatory frameworks at Central and State level for effective quality control, safety monitoring and surveillance of misleading advertisements of Ayush drugs. IV. To encourage building up synergies, collaborations and convergent approaches for promoting standards and quality of Ayush drugs and materials. (e) and (f): Ministry of Ayush has launched an IT enabled online portal “e- AUSHADHI” in 2019 to grant license to and/or renew the license of the manufacturers to manufacture Ayurveda, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, Unani and Homoeopathy medicines by their respective State/UT Licensing Authorities, as per the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs Rules, 1945. 12.12.2025 872 SETTING UP OF NEW GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS 2281. SHRI KALYAN BANERJEE: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) the number of Government hospitals established by the Union Government during the last five years, year-wise and State-wise; (b) the total amount of funds sanctioned and disbursed by the Union Government for setting up new hospitals and upgrading existing facilities during the said period; (c) the number of State General Hospitals established with central assistance during the last five years in the Country along with the amount of funds released to each State; and (d) whether there are proposals pending for approval or fund release by the Government for new hospital projects in the country, if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV): (a) to (d): As per Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS 2022) norms, Community Health Centres (CHCs) to cover population of 80,000-1,20,000, Sub-District Hospitals to cover population of 1,00,000 - 5,00,000 and District Hospital to cover population upto 30,00,000. 12.12.2025 873 The details of health facilities functioning in rural and urban areas across all States/UTs, along with information on available resources, can be accessed at the following link of Health Dynamics of India (HDI) 2022–23: https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Health%20Dynamics%20of%20India%20% 28Infrastructure%20%26%20Human%20Resources%29%202022- 23_RE%20%281%29.pdf As per information provided by Ministry of Railways, the details of hospitals under the Ministry is given in the enclosed Statement-I. The details of Hospitals under Governance of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the funds released for these hospitals during last 2 years is given in the enclosed Statement-II. It is primary responsibility of the State/Union Territories (UTs) to make efforts for increasing number of hospitals under their jurisdiction in accordance with requirement and fund availability. However, the Central Government provides assistance to the State/UT Governments in their efforts to provide better health care facilities to people through various schemes. The details of the schemes are as under: ● National Health Mission (NHM): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare system, based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs) under National 12.12.2025 874 Health Mission. Government of India provides approval for the proposal in the form of Record of Proceedings (RoPs) as per norms and available resources. The details of funds approved during the current FY 2025-26 and for the last FY i.e 2024-25 for development of building infrastrcuture under NHM is given in the enclosed Statement-III. ● PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM): Under the Central Sponsored Scheme (CSS) components of the scheme, support for 100 and 50-bedded Critical Care Hospital Blocks (CCBs) at district hospitals or medical colleges for an amount of Rs.18,799.21 Crore have been accorded to States/UTs for FY 2021-22 to 2025-26 for setting up of 621 CCBs. Under Central Sector component of PM-ABHIM, 150 bedded Critical Care Blocks are envisaged to be established in 12 AIIMS and Institute of National Importance (INIs). ● India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package II (ECRP-II): The “India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package”: Phase II for Rs.23,123 Crore. The ECRP-II has the Central Sector (CS) and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) components. Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) includes central Share as well as State Share. Under the Central Sponsored, components include support to State/UT level through NHM 12.12.2025 875 Framework with a State Share as is applicable in NHM. ● 15th Finance Commission (FC-XV): The Fifteenth Finance Commission (FC-XV) has recommended grants through local governments for specific components of the heath sector to the tune of Rs.70,051 crore. Under FC XV Health Sector Grants, 2673 PHC AAM approved for an amount of Rs 3581.47 Cr for FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. ● The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY): It aims at correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable tertiary healthcare services and to augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. The scheme has two components, namely, (i) Setting up of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS); and (ii) Up-gradation of existing Government Medical Colleges/Institutions (GMCIs). So far setting up of 22 New AIIMS and 75 projects of upgradation of GMCIs have been approved under the scheme in various phases. ● Under Centrally Sponsored Scheme for ‘Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals’, a total of 157 Medical Colleges have been approved in the country. STATEMENT-I The details of the hospitals under the Ministry of Railways in the country are as under: Sl. No Name of the State/UT No of Hospitals 1 Andhra Pradesh 06 2 Assam 09 12.12.2025 876 3 Bihar 08 4 Chhatttisgarh 03 5 Delhi 02 6 Gujarat 07 7 Haryana 03 8 Jharkhand 05 9 Karnataka 04 10 Kerala 03 11 Madhya Pradesh 09 12 Maharashtra 13 13 Odisha 04 14 Punjab 04 15 Rajasthan 09 16 Tamil Nadu 08 17 Telangana 01 18 Uttar Pradesh 17 19 West Bengal 13 STATEMENT-II Budget Estimates for FY 2025-26 and Revised Estimates for FY 2024-25 for Hospitals under MoHFW: (in Crores.) Sl. No. Scheme/Institute/Hospital Revised Estimates 2024-25 Budget Estimates 2025-26 CENTRE'S EXPENDITURE Establishment Expenditure of the Centre 1 Safdarjung Hospital and Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi 1926.50 2179.58 2 Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 1220.00 1458.26 3 Lady Hardinge Medical College and Smt. S.K. Hospitals 630.00 800.00 12.12.2025 877 4 Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, New Delhi 155.85 183.16 5 Other Hospitals / Institutions 929.49 1142.81 4861.84 5763.81 6 Pardhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana 1736.00 2200.00 7 All India Institute of Medical Sciences, N Delhi 5000.00 5200.00 8 Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 2240.00 2400.00 9 Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry 1370.00 1450.00 10 National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro- Sciences, Bengaluru 780.00 860.00 11 North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong 475.00 530.00 12 Regional Institue of Medical Sciences, Imphal 632.30 650.00 13 Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences, Aizawl 101.00 135.00 14 Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur 50.00 65.00 15 Other Autonomous Bodies Lala Ram Swarup Institute of T.B. and Allied Diseases, New Delhi 165.00 210.00 Vallabh Bhai Patel Chest Institute, Delhi University 77.00 83.5 Kasturba Health Society, Wardha 118.97 128.99 Cancer Control (CNCI, Kolkata) 90 110.16 All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore 90.82 146.67 New Delhi TB Centre 6.83 7.52 Grants to Institute of Medical Sciences - BHU, Varanasi 0.00 101 12.12.2025 878 Statement-III Funds approved under NHM for the development of Infrastructure (in lakhs) S. No State/ UT 2025-26 2024-25 1 Andhra Pradesh 15797.55 15,797.55 2 Andaman and Nicobar IS. 37 110.20 3 Arunachal Pradesh 1662.43 6,838.50 4 Assam 12585.95 6,106.14 5 Bihar 6550 5,811.00 6 Chandigarh 0 - 7 Chhatisgarh 12567.79 12,564.24 8 Delhi 0 0 9 Dadranagar Haveli and Diu, Daman 0 0 10 Goa 0 - 11 Gujarat 2000 2,000.00 12 Haryana 0 - 13 Himachal Pradesh 6 6.00 14 Jammuand Kashmir 0 - 15 Jharkhand 3901.5 3,907.50 16 Karnataka 1555 832.30 17 Kerala 2941.32 6,464.94 18 Ladakh 1439.055 1,274.33 19 Lakshwadweep 0 - 20 Madhya Pradesh 51974 27,899.28 21 Maharashtra 44281.25 69,465.21 22 Manipur 5596.08 6,605.73 23 Meghalaya 0 75.20 24 Mizorum 0 - 25 Nagaland 3520.59 3,579.81 26 Odisha 34204.08 38,021.56 27 Puduchery 0 - 28 Punjab 210 2,038.00 29 Rajasthan 146775.11 1,25,759.85 30 Sikkim 1194.28 113.00 31 Tamilnadu 22644.92 26,506.92 32 Telangana 50 789.00 12.12.2025 879 33 Tripura 3465 9,153.43 34 Uttara Pradesh 0 - 35 Uttarakhand 10467.944 6,636.12 36 West Bengal 20223.75 8,735.08 Total 4,05,650.60 3,87,090.89 MCH wings across all states ( FMR 11) 19,264.00 35,132.00 Grand Total 4,24,914.60 4,22,222.89 मिहलाओं म¤ फेफड़Ō के क§सर के बढ़ते मामले 2282. ®ीमती ÿितभा सुरेश धानोरकरः ³या ÖवाÖÃय और पåरवार कÐयाण मंýी यह बताने कì कृपा कर¤गे िकः (क) ³या सरकार को देश के ÿदूिषत शहरŌ म¤ धूăपान न करने वाली मिहलाओं म¤ फेफड़Ō के क§सर के मामलŌ म¤ तीĄ वृिĦ कì जानकारी है और यिद हाँ, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है; (ख) ³या सरकार के पास गत पांच वषŎ के दौरान धूăपान न करने वाले ÓयिĉयŌ, िवशेषकर मिहलाओं म¤ फेफड़Ō के क§सर के नए मामलŌ कì सं´या के संबंध म¤ िवÖतृत आंकड़े उपलÊध ह§ और यिद हाँ, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है; (ग) ³या सरकार ने फेफड़Ō के क§सर के ल±णŌ कì ±य रोग (टीबी) से समानता के कारण िनदान म¤ िवलंब का सं²ान िलया है और इस समÖया से िनपटने हेतु तैयार कì गई योजनाओं का Êयौरा ³या है और यिद हाँ, तो तÂसंबंधी Êयौरा ³या है; और (घ) सरकार Ĭारा पयाªवरण मंýालय के समÆवय से वायु ÿदूषण िनयंýण हेतु तैयार कì गई राÕůीय कायª योजना का Êयौरा ³या है और तÂसंबंधी समयबĦ Êयौरा ³या है? आयुष मंýालय के राºय मंýी; तथा ÖवाÖÃय और पåरवार कÐयाण मंýालय म¤ राºय मंýी (®ी ÿतापराव गणपतराव जाधव): 12.12.2025 880 (क) और (ख): भारतीय आयुिवª²ान अनुसंधान पåरषद (आईसीएमआर)-राÕůीय रोग सूचना िव²ान और अनुसंधान क¤þ (एनसीडीआईआर) Ĭारा िकए गए एक अÅययन, िजसका शीषªक है "भारत म¤ फेफड़Ō के क§सर का नैदािनक-महामारी िव²ान संबंधी ÿोफाइल - राÕůीय क§सर पंजीकरण कायªøम (एनसीआरपी) के पåरणाम"के अनुसार, , मिहलाओं म¤ फेफड़Ō के क§सर के लगभग 53% मामले एडेनोकािसªनोमा के थे, और यह "गैर-धूăपान करने वालŌ म¤ क§सर का सबसे आम िहÖटोपैथोलॉिजक ÿकार" है; अÅययन म¤ यह भी बताया गया है िक 1982 से 2016 तक महानगरŌ म¤ फेफड़Ō के क§सर कì घटनाओं म¤ वािषªक ÿितशत पåरवतªन म¤ उÐलेखनीय वृिĦ देखी गई"। इस अÅययन म¤ मिहलाओं म¤ पåरवेशीय वायु ÿदूषण के संपकª को सीधे तौर पर िनधाªåरत नहé िकया गया है। (ग): टीबी मुĉ भारत अिभयान का उĥेÔय अ²ात टीबी मामलŌ कì पहचान करना है। टीबी जांच के दौरान, यिद िकसी Óयिĉ म¤ फेफड़Ō के क§सर का संदेह होता है, तो उसे आगे के िनदान और ÿबंधन के िलए तुरंत उपयुĉ मÅयम और िविशĶ पåरचयाª सुिवधा क¤þŌ म¤ भेजा जाता है। इसके अितåरĉ, क§सर रोिगयŌ को टीबी मुĉ भारत अिभयान के अंतगªत संवेदनशील ÓयिĉयŌ के łप म¤ माना जाता है और टीबी का शीŅ पता लगाने और आवÔयकता पड़ने पर Âवåरत उपचार सुिनिIJत करने के िलए िनयिमत जांच पर Åयान क¤िþत िकया जाता है। िविशĶ पåरचयाª सुिवधा क¤þŌ के सुŀढ़ीकरण कì योजना के अंतगªत, देश के िविभÆन िहÖसŌ म¤ राºय क§सर संÖथान (एससीआई) और िविशĶ पåरचयाª सुिवधा क¤þ (टीसीसीसी) Öथािपत करने के िलए राºयŌ और संघ राºय ±ेýŌ को समथªन ÿदान िकया जाता है। एससीआई के िलए और टीसीसीसी के िलए अिधकतम अनुमत समथªन øमशः ₹120 करोड़ और ₹45 करोड़ है, िजसम¤ क¤þ और राºय का िहÖसा 60:40 के अनुपात म¤ है (पूवō°र और पहाड़ी राºयŌ को छोड़कर, जहां यह अनुपात 90:10 है)। अब तक 39 संÖथानŌ (19 एससीआई और 20 टीसीसीसी) को अनुमोदन िदया जा चुका है। 12.12.2025 881 (घ): पयाªवरण, वन और जलवायु पåरवतªन मंýालय ने जनवरी 2019 म¤ 24 राºयŌ/संघ राºय ±ेý के 130 (मानकŌ को पूरा न कर पाने वाले और दस लाख से अिधक आबादी वाले शहरŌ) म¤ वायु गुणव°ा म¤ सुधार के िलए राÕůीय Öव¸छ वायु कायªøम (एनसीएपी) लागू िकया है। यह कायªøम क¤þ और राºय एज¤िसयŌ, शहरी Öथानीय िनकायŌ और अÆय िहतधारकŌ के समÆवय से, ÿमुख ÿदूषण ąोतŌ संबंधी समÖयाओं का समाधान करने वाली शहर, राºय और राÕůीय Öतर कì Öव¸छ वायु कायª योजनाओं के माÅयम से कायाªिÆवत िकया जा रहा है। SPECIAL PROVISION FOR ORPHANED CHILDREN 2283. DR. PRABHA MALLIKARJUN: Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether Government has taken note of the challenges faced by orphaned and vulnerable children in obtaining Aadhaar/essential identity documents, particularly in cases where guardianship/parental records are unavailable, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the measures taken, in coordination with the UIDAI and State Governments, to simplify documentation, enable institutional certification/ensure compliance with Supreme Court directions on the right to identity, education and welfare; (c) whether the Government proposes to consider special provisions for orphaned children in education, skilling/employment schemes at the national level; 12.12.2025 882 (d) if so, the details of proposals if any under examination along with expected timeline for their implementation; and (e) the details of the steps taken to ensure that orphans without Aadhaar are not denied access to school admissions, nutrition programmes, Child Care Institutions (CCIs) and other welfare benefits, including the use of alternative verification mechanisms? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR): (a) to (e): The Ministry of Women and Child Development is the nodal Ministry for the administration of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act, 2015) which is the primary legislation for ensuring safety, security, dignity and well-being of children and is implemented by the States and Union Territories. As per section 106 of JJ Act, 2015, the primary responsibility and execution of the JJ Act, 2015 lies with the States and Union Territories and they are required to ensure effective implementation of the Act. The Ministry is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely ‘Mission Vatsalya’, through the State and Union Territory Governments to deliver various services for Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) including orphaned children as well as Children in Conflict with Law (CCL). These services include Institutional Care and Non-Institutional Care. The Child Care Institutions (CCIs) established under the Mission Vatsalya scheme support, inter-alia, age- 12.12.2025 883 appropriate education, access to vocational training, recreation, health care, counselling etc. Under non-institutional care, support is provided to the children through Sponsorship, Foster Care, Adoption and After Care. As per Mission Vatsalya Scheme guidelines, States and Union Territories have to ensure that documents of each child like Birth Certificate, Aadhar Card, School going Certificate, Vaccination Certificates, Health Check-up cards etc., of all the children are made available by the Child Care Institutions. Further, as per guidelines, CCIs are to ensure specific short term suitable certificate courses and skill training certificate courses for children in the CCIs in the age group of 14-18 years. The Ministry of Women and Child Development, in conjunction with Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has prepared a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Aadhaar enrolment of children in difficult circumstances including missing children or those who are separated from their families including orphaned children, which was issued on 25.06.2025. The Ministry has issued various guidelines and advisories from time to time for strengthening implementation of JJ Act, 2015 by the States and Union Territories. The Ministry also regularly engages with the States and Union Territories with regard to implementation of the JJ Act effectively. 12.12.2025 884 STUDENTS AND WORKERS FROM PUNJAB FACING DISTRESS ABROAD 2284. SHRI AMRINDER SINGH RAJA WARRING: Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the details of complaints related to overseas deaths, visa issues, fraudulent recruitment, workplace exploitation, loss of documents and student-related grievances received from Indian nationals abroad during the last three years, State-wise; (b) whether the data indicates that persons from Punjab form a significant share of such complaints and if so, the reasons identified by the Ministry for this heightened vulnerability; (c) the steps taken to strengthen consular services and grievance-redressal mechanisms in countries where students and workers from Punjab are present in large numbers; and (d) whether the Government proposes to enhance outreach, community engagement and emergency-support measures through Indian Missions to better assist students and workers from Punjab facing distress abroad? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH): 12.12.2025 885 (a) and (b): The number of complaints received from Indian nationals abroad during the last three years are placed below. State-wise data is not available with this Ministry. Portal Number of complaints received 2022 2023 2024 MADAD 5774 5794 5704 CPGRAMS 5609 3492 2798 Total 11383 9286 8502 (c): Indian Missions and Posts abroad render all possible consular assistance to the Indian nationals, including students and workers, whenever required. Indian nationals can contact the Indian Missions and Posts abroad via walk-ins, email, social media platforms, 24x7 emergency telephone numbers and Toll Free Helplines established by Missions and Posts abroad and grievance redressal portals like MADAD, CPGRAMS etc for prompt redressal of their grievances. Indian Missions and Posts also assist in providing legal aid, wherever needed. Missions and Posts also maintain a local panel of lawyers where Indian community is in sizeable numbers. Indian nationals who are in distress in foreign countries are provided assistance under Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) set up in all Indian Missions and Posts abroad to meet any contingency expenditure incurred by them, on a means-tested basis. Besides, Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendras 12.12.2025 886 (PBSKs) have been set up at Dubai, Sharjah, Riyadh, Jeddah and Kuala Lumpur to provide assistance to distressed Indian nationals abroad. Advisories are issued for Indian nationals from time to time, asking them to exercise due caution and remain vigilant. The Government remains vigilant to developments impacting the lives of Indian nationals abroad and takes all measures to safeguard their interests and welfare. (d): The Government of India accords high priority on safeguarding the interests and welfare of Indian nationals, including students and workers abroad. Indian Missions and Posts abroad maintain regular contact with Indian students enrolled in foreign universities. Mission’s officials visit universities and educational institutions in their jurisdictions to interact with Indian students and student associations and to assess any issue concerning the credibility or quality of courses being pursued. Several Indian Missions and Posts abroad also issue formal advisories for Indian Students under their jurisdiction aimed towards protecting their interests, welfare and safety in foreign lands. On receipt of any complaint or grievance from Indian nationals including labourers, Indian Missions and Posts pro-actively take it up with the concerned Foreign Employer (FE) and, if needed, visits the work place of the aggrieved worker. The issues are also taken up with the local Labour Department and other concerned authorities of the host country for redressal. 12.12.2025 887 Indian Missions and Posts abroad also remain vigilant, particularly in countries affected by political instability, economic crises, and where the risk of Indian nationals, including students and workers, being misled or exploited may be higher. Any incident affecting Indian nationals are immediately raised with host governments to ensure their safety and appropriate redressal. Consular assistance, including emergency medical support, temporary accommodation, and other essential services, is extended whenever needed. The Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) further supports Indian nationals in distress and offers assistance for incurring emergency expenses and repatriation of mortal remains on a means- tested basis. During emergencies, the Government has undertaken large-scale evacuation operations to protect and bring home Indian nationals, including students and workers. Notable recent evacuation operations include Operation Devi Shakti (Afghanistan), Operation Ganga (Ukraine), Operation Kaveri (Sudan), Operation Ajay (Israel) and Operation Sindhu (Israel and Iran). These efforts demonstrate the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian nationals abroad and towards protecting them from miscreants and unsafe security situations. INCIDENCES OF CANCER CASES IN MAHARASHTRA 2285 SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE: 12.12.2025 888

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