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Mission Shakti and PMMVY in Karnataka
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3276 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the implementation of Mission Shakti in the Ballari Parliamentary Constituency, Karnataka, if so, the details of the One Stop Centres, Women Helpline and other women support services functioning therein; (b) the number of women who have benefited under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and other major women welfare schemes in the said Parliamentary Constituency during the last three years; (c) whether adequate shelter homes, crèche facilities/other support services for women are available in the said Parliamentary Constituency, if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) whether the Government proposes to strengthen these facilities and sanction additional support services in the said Parliamentary Constituency, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceWorking Women Hostels in Andhra Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3277 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) whether Government has reviewed the adequacy of Working Women Hostel facilities (WWH) in view of increasing migration of women for education, employment and industrial work in Andhra Pradesh, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has received any proposals from the said State for establishment/expansion of WWH outside Visakhapatnam district; (c) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken thereon; and (d) the details of steps taken to ensure safety, affordability/accessibility of said hostels for working women?
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Original question sourceShip Repair Clusters
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3278 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
(a) the current status of the two proposed ship repair clusters at Kochi, Kerala and Vadinar, Gujarat, including the status of the DPR for the Vadinar cluster under review by the Government; (b) the current physical progress of the Pandu Ship Repair Facility, Assam and the connecting road project from Pandu Port to NH-27/NH-31; and (c) the current status and performance of the New Dry Dock and International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) at CSL, Kochi, including the progress in onboarding an Operations & Maintenance partner?
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Original question sourceCentral Adoption Resource Authority
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3279 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
P. C. Mohan, Nalin Soren, Hemang Joshi, Bhojraj Nag, Hemant Savara, P. P. Chaudhary, Naba Charan Majhi, Anurag Thakur, Manish Jaiswal, Vijay Kumar Dubey
(a) whether the Government has taken any new initiative through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) to make the adoption process, more transparent, simplified and time-bound in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the number of children adopted through CARA in the country during the last two years, along with the average waiting period for adoption, State/UT-wise including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra; (d) whether the Government proposes to increase the number of Specialised Adoption Agencies (SAAs)/strengthen the necessary facilities for the rehabilitation of abandoned and orphaned children in the country, if so, the details thereof along with the estimated timeline in this regard State/UT-wise and constituency-wise; (e) the details of the measures taken to reduce the average time taken for completion of adoption process; and (f) the details of the steps proposed to expand awareness and outreach services in the country?
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Original question sourceConstruction of Jetties and Passenger Terminals under Sagarmala Programme
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3280 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
Bharti Pardhi, Shrikant Shinde, Ravindra Waikar, Shrirang Barne, Naresh Mhaske
(a) the total financial and technical assistance sanctioned by the Union Government during the current year under the 'Sagarmala Programme' to construct new jetties and passenger terminals along the eastern and western coasts of Mumbai; (b) whether these water transport projects will alleviate overcrowding on roads and suburban railways, thereby saving travel time and money for the general public; (c) the details of the policy of the Union Government to ensure that the ticket fares remain affordable for ordinary citizens; (d) the specific financial provisions made to empower the traditional business of the local Koli community and fishermen through modern jetties without causing any disruption to their livelihoods; and (e) the current status of projects undertaken to expand Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) and passenger ferry services in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh?
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Original question sourcePendency of Cases in Mumbai Courts
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3281 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of the pendency of civil, criminal and commercial cases in courts functioning in Mumbai during the last three years, particularly in view of the city's importance as the financial and commercial capital of the country; (b) the details of financial assistance, infrastructure projects and technological initiatives undertaken by the Central Government for strengthening judicial infrastructure, the construction of court complexes, the establishment of additional courts and the implementation of e-Courts projects in Mumbai; (c) whether the Government has identified shortages of judicial officers, courtrooms, digital infrastructure and support staff affecting the timely disposal of cases in Mumbai, if so, the details of action taken/proposed to be taken in this regard; and (d) the measures taken or proposed to reduce pendency, strengthen judicial infrastructure, expand digital court services and improve access to speedy and affordable justice for litigants in Mumbai?
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Original question sourceDamage to Embankments in Sunderbans Due to Cargo Ship Movement
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3282 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government is aware that the frequent movement of large cargo vessels through the inland waterways of the Sundarbans delta is causing severe erosion and damage to riverbank embankments in districts such as South 24 Parganas, including the Mathurapur region; (b) whether any study has been undertaken to assess the ecological and structural impact of heavy ship traffic on small islands such as Mousuni, Ghoramara, Kumirmari, Satjelia, Chhotomollakhali and Amtoli that are facing existential threats due to embankment breaches, saline water ingress and wave pressure; (c) if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard; and (d) whether the Government is considering either limiting or regulating the cargo movement through ecologically fragile zones or allocating special funds under Sagarmala or any other scheme for long-term protection and fortification of embankments, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceRequirement of Chemical Fertilizers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3283 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) the total requirement of chemical fertilizers in country out of which the quantum of domestic production and that imported from other countries every year; (b) the details of the scheme formulated by the Government to achieve self-reliance in chemical fertilizers so that only the raw materials are imported; and (c) the details of public sector fertilizer manufacturing units in the country, indicating the number of units that are established and currently operational or are lying closed?
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Original question sourceUnutilised Fund under NPRD 2021
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3284 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has taken a formal decision regarding unutilised funds under National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) 2021 for the current and previous financial years, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (b) whether these funds are proposed to be carried forward, reallocated or allowed to lapse, if so, the details thereof including the quantum of funds proposed to be carried forward, reallocated and allowed to lapse along with the reasons for each of the same and the rules governing such decisions; (c) whether the Government is likely to permit immediate utilisation of unspent funds to support patients who have exhausted the one-time assistance, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (d) whether the Government accepts responsibility for the denial of treatment despite the availability of funds in this regard, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the time-bound measures being taken by the Government to ensure full utilisation of funds meant for life-saving care?
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Original question sourceStrengthening Pharmacy Education in Manipur
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3285 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware that the State of Manipur does not have a Government institution offering the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) programme, while the Government Polytechnic, Takyel, Manipur has been offering the Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) programme for several years; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Central Government has received any proposal from the Government of Manipur for the establishment of a Government Degree College Pharmacy or for upgrading the existing Government Polytechnic, Takyel, into a Degree level Pharmacy institution; and (d) if so, the details thereof, including the status of such proposal and any financial assistance proposed or sanctioned by the Government?
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Original question sourceQuality of Generic Medicines
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3286 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
Rahul Kaswan, Rajkumar Sangwan
(a) whether the Government has conducted any study regarding the present status of prescribing generic medicines by the Government and private medical practitioners along with the proportion of patients purchasing medicines from JAKs, State-wise particularly in the Bharatpur Parliamentary Constituency of Rajasthan, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether several patients still have misconception and mistrust regarding the quality of generic medicines in the said district, if so, the details thereof along with the concrete steps taken by the Government to enhance public trust in this regard; and (c) whether the Government proposes to effectively integrate the Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB- PMJAY), Government hospitals, e-health systems and digital prescription mechanisms, district-wise particularly in the said constituency, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceTimely Availability of Fertilizers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3287 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has made any assessment regarding the availability of fertilizers to farmers across the country, if so, the details of production, allocation and distribution of major fertilizers during the last three years, State-wise and year-wise; (b) whether any shortage of fertilizers has been reported, if so, the details thereof along with the corrective measures taken thereon; (c) the details of subsidies provided on fertilizers during the said period; (d) the steps taken to promote balanced and efficient use of fertilizers and encourage alternative nutrient sources; and (e) the timeline fixed by the Government to ensure timely availability of fertilizers to farmers?
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Original question sourceStudy in All India Institute of Ayurveda
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3288 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
(a) the details of the subjects taught at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Sarita Vihar, National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi; (b) the total number of seats in each department in the said Institute in this regard; and (c) the total number of students who have taken admission in the said Institute?
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Original question sourceDistribution of Fertilizers in Karnataka
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3289 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether Bharat brand fertilizers under the One Nation One Fertilizer initiative are being distributed in Karnataka and if so, the details thereof along with the quantity of Bharat Urea, Bharat DAP, Bharat MOP and Bharat NPK supplied to the said State during the last two years, year-wise; (b) the number of fertilizer companies, State Trading Entities and Fertiliser Marketing Entities distributing fertilisers under the Bharat brand in the said State; (c) whether the criss-cross movement of fertilizers has reduced in the said State, if so, the details thereof along with the benefits accrued to farmers; and (d) whether the current availability position of fertilizers in the said State is sufficient to meet the requirement for Kharif season 2026, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceReview of the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3290 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) whether the Government received any report, recommendations/other material from the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports arising out of its examination of the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021 before the Bill lapsed with the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has undertaken any fresh review/stakeholder consultations on raising the minimum age of marriage for women to 21 years, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government proposes to reintroduce the proposal, taking into account the inputs received during the Committee's examination, if so, the details along with the timeline thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceInternational Cooperation on Digital Public Infrastructure
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3291 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Member asked
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(a) the number of countries with which India has signed Memoranda of Understanding or cooperation agreements for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), along with the key areas of cooperation; (b) the key details of all such agreements; (c) the progress made in the implementation of these agreements, including the deployment of India's digital public goods and capacity-building initiatives in partner countries; (d) the institutional framework adopted for coordinating DPI partnerships with partner countries and the concerned Ministries and agencies; and (e) the roadmap for expanding India's international cooperation on Digital Public Infrastructure, particularly with countries of the Global South for the next three years?
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Original question sourceShipbuilding and Ship Repair Clusters in Andhra Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3292 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
(a) the details of shipbuilding and ship repair clusters approved across the country, including their locations, key features, and funds allocated and released for their development; (b) the specific details of the shipbuilding and ship repair cluster approved in Andhra Pradesh, including the estimated investment, expected employment opportunities and key stakeholders involved; (c) the major upcoming investments aimed at enhancing container handling capacity and generating employment at ports in Andhra Pradesh; (d) the key shipbuilding and repair companies that have established or are planning to set up facilities within the shipbuilding and repair clusters in Andhra Pradesh; and (e) the current operational capacity of the shipbuilding and ship repair sector in Andhra Pradesh, key challenges being faced and the policy initiatives or incentives under consideration?
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Original question sourceWorking of Doctors beyond Working Hours
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3293 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a compliance report from the Ministry of Health regarding the issue of postgraduate resident doctors being made to work beyond the prescribed limits and the violation of the Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 at R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken so far against the concerned officials and the institution in the said matter and the details of the person held responsible for not submitting the compliance report on time; (c) whether resident doctors in various medical colleges are being made to work up to 80-100 hours per week which is a violation of the prescribed norms across the country, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; and (d) whether the Government is ensuring strict compliance with the safety and working-hour limits for resident doctors and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceSafety and Security of Women through the Nirbhaya Fund
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3294 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has taken effective measures for the safety and security of women through the Nirbhaya Fund, if so, the details thereof, including the benefits accrued to the State of Madhya Pradesh, particularly in Chhindwara district; (b) whether the Government is considering the expansion of One Stop Centres, women's support services and other safety infrastructure to strengthen the safety and security of women in the said district, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is implementing any special campaigns to further strengthen safety awareness and provide prompt assistance mechanisms for women and girls in rural and tribal areas, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government is implementing any special action plan to ensure the effective and expeditious utilisation of the Nirbhaya Fund in the said State, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceCase Pendency in Judiciary
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3295 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Member asked
Sanjay Deshmukh, Sanjay Jadhav
(a) the number of cases currently pending in the Supreme Court, High Courts and subordinate courts across the country; (b) the details of the variation recorded in the number of pending cases during each of the last five years, State-wise; (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure the speedy disposal of cases pending in the courts; (d) whether the Government maintains data on District-courts as well; (e) if so, the number of cases lying pending, particularly in district courts of Maharashtra, district-wise; and (f) the steps taken for the speedy disposal of the said pending cases?
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Original question sourceHealthy Diets for Children
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3296 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
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(a) the details of the focus accorded to enhancing nutritional security for children through improved access to balanced diets, micronutrient-rich foods, protein supplementation and nutrition education under Government programmes; (b) the details of the approach adopted for encouraging informed dietary choices among parents, caregivers and educational institutions by promoting awareness of healthy eating habits, quality food ingredients and age-appropriate nutrition for children; (c) the details of the support extended for strengthening nutrition interventions through the Integrated Child Development Services, Poshan Abhiyaan/related schemes to States and Union Territories; (d) the details of the collaboration with healthcare professionals, nutrition experts, educational institutions and food industry stakeholders for promoting scientific nutrition awareness; and (e) the details of the measures being proposed for improving the availability, affordability/accessibility of nutritious foods to ensure better growth, health and cognitive development among children?
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Original question sourceMalnutrition in Andhra Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3297 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
P. V. Midhun Reddy, Gumma Thanuja Rani
(a) whether Government has conducted any assessment regarding malnutrition and anaemia among women and children in Andhra Pradesh, district-wise, particularly in tribal and rural districts, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has reviewed utilisation gaps under Mission Saksham Anganwadi, if so, the details thereof; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceAdvocates Protection Act
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3298 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has assessed the financial and professional challenges faced by young advocates during the initial years of legal practice, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (b) whether the proposed Advocates Bill contains provisions for monthly stipends, skill development programmes, legal aid incentives, interest-free education loans, or other financial assistance for newly enrolled advocates, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government proposes to introduce a national policy for the welfare and social security of advocates, including mental health support and retirement benefits, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (d) whether any timeline has been fixed for implementing these welfare measures after the enactment of the Bill; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along with the steps being taken to improve the professional welfare and economic security of advocates in the country?
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Original question sourceAnganwadi-cum-Creches in Bihar
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3299 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
Sudama Prasad, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi
(a) the number of Anganwadi-cum-Crèches (AWCCs) and standalone Crèches approved, currently operational along with the total number of Creche workers under the Palna Scheme under Mission Shakti, district-wise in Bihar and Tamil Nadu; (b) whether Bihar has no functional Crèches according to various reports, if so, the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government has observed low utilisation of Central funds released under the Palna Scheme in said States, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that all sanctioned Crèches become operational within a time-bound manner in said States, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceSupply of Raw Materials Fertilisers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3300 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether the ongoing war in the middle-east region has adversely affected the supply of fertilisers and fertiliser raw materials to the country as well as import costs and transportation; (b) if so, the details of the quantity of urea DAP, MOP and other major fertilisers imported along with the availability and the increase/decrease recorded during the last five years and the current year, year-wise; (c) whether the Government has taken any special steps to deal with the possible shortage of fertilisers through alternative sources of imports, long-term supply agreements and increase the domestic production, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government is working to ensure that the farmers of the country do not face any shortage of fertilisers during the crucial sowing and crop seasons, if so, the details thereof, State/district-wise including the Bhagalpur Parliamentary Constituency in Bihar?
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Original question source
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