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Establishment of Medical College at Port
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3301 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether there was any proposal to establish a Medical College along with the upgradation of the Centenary Hospital at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port into a super-speciality hospital; (b) if so, the details of the proposal, including capacity, investment and timeline and whether the same has been dropped or kept in abeyance; (c) whether the recently awarded PPP project for development of the hospital to a 450-bedded facility includes any provision for a teaching institution or medical college; and (d) if so, the reasons for not including or proceeding with the Medical College component despite expansion of hospital infrastructure?
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Original question sourceGlobal Tuberculosis Report 2024
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3302 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware of the Global Tuberculosis Report 2024, which states that India had the highest tuberculosis burden in the year 2023 contributing to 26 per cent of global TB deaths, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the allocation of funds for TB elimination in the country during each of the last five years, year-wise and State/UT-wise; (c) the initiatives taken by the Government to address the issue of multi drug-resistant TB in the country; and (d) whether the Government has been successful in the implementation of the National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis to eliminate TB by 2025, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceEstablishment of Fertilizer Manufacturing Units in Amritsar
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3303 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether the Union Government is considering to support fertilizer unit in Amritsar to reduce import dependency, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is true that such a unit would not only reduce transportation costs and import dependency, but also generate massive employment opportunities for local youth, support agriculture and reduce the burden of excessive subsidy by enabling cheaper domestic production, if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the proposal of such units under the schemes promoting self-reliance in agri-inputs and prioritise border areas like Amritsar for such strategic investment, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceEstablishment of Government Medical College
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3304 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has undertaken any scheme to establish Government Medical Colleges in all districts of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; (c) whether Rupnagar (Ropar) district in Punjab has been considered under the said scheme; and (d) if so, the current status of the proposal and the likely timeline for the commencement of construction of the Medical College in the district?
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Original question sourcePosting of Yoga Science Professors
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3305 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
(a) whether the Union Government is considering posting of Professors and Assistant Professors of Yoga Science across all universities and colleges; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details and the total number of Institutions in which Professors and Assistant Professors of Yoga are currently posted in Madhya Pradesh; (d) whether any recruitment drive for Yoga Professors is scheduled in the future; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourcePerformance under the Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan)
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3306 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) the details of the funds released/utilised under POSHAN Abhiyaan since FY 2020–21; (b) the details of the anganwadi centres equipped with functional devices for real-time monitoring; (c) the details of the decline in child malnutrition recorded in the country, State-wise; and (d) the details of the corrective steps being undertaken in low-performing States?
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Original question sourceSanctioned Strength of Judges in High Courts
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3307 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has taken note of the growing pendency of cases in various High Courts despite periodic increases in the sanctioned strength of Judges, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to substantially increase the sanctioned strength of Judges in all High Courts, on the lines of the recent increase in the sanctioned strength of Judges of the Supreme Court; (c) if so, the details thereof including the proposed increase and the timeline for implementation, High Court-wise; (d) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of the additional number of Judges required in each High Court based on pendency, institution and disposal of cases, judge-to-population ratio and regional requirements, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the measures being taken by the Government in consultation with the judiciary to ensure timely filling of vacancies, strengthening of judicial infrastructure and reduction of pendency in the High Courts?
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Original question sourceFertilizer Subsidy in Kerala
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3308 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
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(a) the details of fertilizer subsidy released along with the quantity of subsidised fertilizers made available in Kerala since 2019-20, fertilizer-wise and year-wise; (b) whether the Union Government has received any representations from the Government of Kerala regarding shortage, delayed supply/inadequate allocation of subsidised fertilizers, if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon; (c) whether the Government has made any assessment regarding the impact of rising international fertilizer prices and import costs on the availability and timely supply of subsidised fertilizers in the said State, if so, the details thereof; (d) the quantity of urea, DAP, MOP, NPK and other subsidised fertilizers supplied to the said State during the last five years, district-wise; and (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure adequate, timely and affordable availability of subsidised fertilizers to farmers in the said State, particularly paddy, coconut, rubber, spice and horticultural growers?
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Original question sourceNutritional status of Women and Children
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3309 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has assessed the nutritional status of children and pregnant women under POSHAN Abhiyaan, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of malnutrition cases reported during the last three years, State-wise; and (c) the details of the corrective measures being taken to improve nutrition and strengthen Anganwadi services?
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Original question sourceEvacuation of Seafarers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3310 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
(a) the names of the Ministers and Embassies with whom coordination mechanisms have been established for rapid medical response and emergency evacuation under the Seafarer First Plan; (b) whether the Government has made it mandatory for shipowners and recruitment agencies not to force any Indian seafarer to undertake duty on sensitive routes without adequate protection; and (c) the role of dedicated liaison officers to be appointed to assist the families of affected sailors?
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Original question sourceWarangal Rake Point
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3311 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether the rake point remained non-operational for fertilizer handling at Warangal in the State of Telangana for Rabi Season 2025-26, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (b) whether it is true that the said rake point caters to the fertilizer requirements of six districts of the erstwhile Warangal region, accounting for approximately twelve per cent of the Rabi cropped area of the said State, if so, the details thereof, district-wise; (c) whether it is a fact that although Chintalpally in the said State has been notified as the new rake point and an iFMS code has been created, operations have not yet commenced, if so, the reasons therefor; (d) whether alternative arrangements are insufficient to meet this scale of demand immediately, if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the State Government of Telangana requested Union Government to permit fertilizer operations at the said district rake point, to avoid any inconvenience to the farmers, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceExcessive Use of Fertilizers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3312 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has made any assessment regarding nitrate contamination of groundwater, pesticide residues and environmental impacts associated with excessive fertilizer usage, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any studies has been conducted regarding the impact of fertilizer and agrochemical use on human health, water quality and ecosystem sustainability during the last five years, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has identified regions affected by groundwater contamination and soil degradation linked to agricultural chemical use, if so, the details thereof; (d) the measures being taken to promote sustainable fertilizer practices, nano-fertilizers, bio-fertilizers and environmentally responsible nutrient management; and (e) whether any groundwater quality monitoring, soil restoration/sustainable agriculture initiatives have been implemented in Karnataka, particularly in Davanagere district, if so, the details thereof, district-wise?
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Original question sourceSet up of Medical Colleges in Odisha
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3313 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the policy of the Government to set up medical colleges in each district of the country is still in effect and if so, the details thereof; (b) the total number of districts in which medical colleges and hospitals are functioning at present; (c) whether the Government provides any incentives to medical colleges and hospital set up by the State Governments; (d) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise particularly in Odisha; and (e) whether the State Government of Odisha proposes to provide any special package to medical colleges and hospitals to be opened in Dhenkanal and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceIncidence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3314 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government is aware of the rising incidence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) among pregnant women in India as indicated by recent clinical studies and national health surveys, if so, the details thereof; (b) the prevalence data on GDM reported during the last five years, year-wise and State-wise; (c) whether the Government has taken note of the significant variation between NFHS survey findings and hospital-based clinical estimates indicating possible under-diagnosis of GDM in the country, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the steps taken by the Government under the National Health Mission (NHM), RMNCH+A framework and other maternal health programmes to ensure universal screening, early diagnosis and effective management of GDM at the primary healthcare level?
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Original question sourceAYUSH Healthcare in Tribal Areas
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3315 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has conducted any assessment regarding the availability and accessibility of AYUSH healthcare facilities, including Ayurvedic, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy services in rural and tribal areas across the country; (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; (c) whether the Government proposes to establish new AYUSH hospitals, dispensaries and wellness centres in underserved districts during the current financial year, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of funds allocated and utilised under various AYUSH schemes for the promotion and strengthening of AYUSH healthcare services during the last three years?
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Original question sourceManufacturing of AYUSH Drugs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3316 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
(a) the total number of complaints received by the Government regarding false, misleading or unfounded advertisements issued by AYUSH drug manufacturers during each of the last three years; (b) the action taken against the erring companies in this regard; (c) whether the Government proposes to strengthen the regulatory/advisory framework to curb such advertisements; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceSambal and Samarthya Components under Mission Shakti
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3317 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) the current status of implementation of Mission Shakti, including the projects/services operational under its Sambal and Samarthya components in Tamil Nadu; (b) the details of funds allocated, released and utilised for implementation of the said Mission in the said State during the last five years; (c) the number of beneficiaries provided assistance through One Stop Centres, Women Helpline services and other women empowerment initiatives under the said Mission, district-wise including Kallakurichi Parliamentary Constituency; (d) whether the Government has assessed the challenges faced in implementation of said Mission, including availability of trained personnel, infrastructure gaps and awareness among women, particularly in rural and remote areas of the State; and (e) if so, the details of the steps being taken by the Government to enhance access to protection, rehabilitation, skill development and livelihood opportunities for women through this Mission in the said State?
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Original question sourceStrengthening of Primary Health Services in Remote Areas
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3318 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether there has been a significant increase in the number of beneficiaries, treatments and hospital admissions under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in Chhattisgarh, including Surguja district and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether special steps have been taken by the Union Government to strengthen primary healthcare services, screening, diagnostic services and health insurance coverage through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) in tribal and remote regions of the State, such as Surguja District and if so, the details thereof; (c) the progress made under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and other digital health initiatives to expand and integrate digital health services across various health schemes; and (d) the major achievements of the scheme towards improving the availability of healthcare services, reducing out-of-pocket health expenditure for beneficiaries and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in tribal and rural areas of the country?
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Original question sourceMeasures for Bail without Sureties
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3319 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Member asked
(a) the number of persons currently imprisoned in jails under judicial orders in the country, State-wise and category-wise, along with the district-wise and category-wise details thereof in respect of Rajasthan; (b) the number of such cases reported where individuals continue to remain detained in jails despite being granted bail, solely due to non-depositing of security in the country, State-wise, along with the district-wise and category-wise details thereof in respect of Rajasthan; (c) the number of persons belonging to the Scheduled Tribes who remain detained in jails despite being granted bail due to non-depositing of security, State-wise and name-wise along with the nature of offenses for which they are detained; (d) whether the Government proposes to grant security-free bail to poors who are unable to deposit security after being granted bail keeping in view of the said problem; and (e) if so, the time by which this proposal is likely to be implemented and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceSale of Medicines in JAKs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3320 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
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(a) the quantity of medicines sold under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) during the last two years; (b) the present number of functional Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) in Himachal Pradesh, including Kangra and Chamba districts, district-wise; and (c) the number of surgical equipments that are sold at retail outlets at prices lower than branded alternatives under PMBJP?
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Original question sourceSocial Diversity and Representation in Higher Judiciary
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3321 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware of the relatively disproportionate representation of various social categories, regions and women in the appointment of judges to the High Courts and the Supreme Court, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has consolidated data regarding the social category, gender and regional representation of judges in the High Courts and the Supreme Court, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has conducted any study or consultation regarding the enhancement of the participation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, women and Economically Weaker Sections in the higher judiciary, if so, the key findings thereof; and (d) the policy steps being taken by the Government to promote transparency, equal opportunity and broader social representation in the higher judiciary?
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Original question sourceUninterrupted availability of Fertilizers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3322 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware that farmers of Uttar Pradesh are facing problems related to availability, price rise and timely supply of fertilizers, if so, the details thereof, district-wise, particularly Ballia Lok Sabha Constituency; (b) the details of fertilizer subsidy provided to farmers in respect of Uttar Pradesh, particularly in said Constituency during the last three years along with the current policy of pricing of fertilizers in the said district; (c) whether any special monitoring mechanism has been put in place by the Government in the said region to ensure uninterrupted availability of fertilizers, to prevent black marketing and to provide fertilizers to farmers at reasonable prices in the said district, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether any new project/scheme has been approved by the Government for expansion of chemical and fertilizer industry, investment promotion and employment generation in Uttar Pradesh; and (e) if so, the details thereof and the current status of the same?
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Original question sourceChild Care Institutions
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3323 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) the number of registered Child Care Institutions functioning in the country, State-wise; (b) whether the Government has conducted inspections of these institutions during the last three years, if so, the details of any violations detected therein; (c) the details of the action taken against institutions found violating the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015; and (d) the details of the measures being taken to strengthen monitoring and ensure the safety, rehabilitation and welfare of children residing in such institutions?
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Original question sourceKerala as Global Hub for Ayurveda Tourism
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3324 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has undertaken any special initiatives to promote Kerala as a global hub for Ayurveda and wellness tourism during the last five years; (b) if so, the details of the funds allocated and released to Kerala, scheme-wise; (c) the details of the research projects, Centres of Excellence, medicinal plant cultivation programmes and AYUSH institutions supported by the Central Government in the State; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to promote evidence-based Ayurveda, international accreditation and exports of Ayurvedic products from Kerala?
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Original question sourceAdoption of AYUSH Grid in Nabarangpur, Odisha
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3325 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
(a) the details of the progress made in the implementation of various digital platforms and e-Governance tools, including the AYUSH Grid and My AYUSH Integrated Services Portal, and their implementation in the Nabarangpur Parliamentary Constituency of Odisha; (b) the extent to which the AYUSH Grid has been adopted by States, Union Territories and health institutions and its impact on healthcare delivery in the Nabarangpur Parliamentary Constituency of Odisha; and (c) the details of the Government's roadmap for the further digital transformation of the AYUSH Grid and its integration with national health programmes, including the measures proposed for the Nabarangpur Parliamentary Constituency, Odisha?
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Original question source
These records are read from the Parliament of India record at sansad.in.