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Adoption of Nano Fertilizers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3326 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has formulated any policy to promote large-scale adoption of Nano Fertilizers for improving nutrient-use efficiency and reducing conventional fertilizer consumption, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether scientific field demonstrations and farmer awareness programmes are being conducted under the said programme, if so, the details thereof; (c) the measures taken to encourage domestic manufacturing and research relating to Nano Fertilizers; and (d) whether farmers of Bhiwani–Mahendragarh Parliamentary Constituency in Haryana are likely to benefit under the said programme, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceIntegrating Modern Healthcare AYUSH Systems in Tamil Nadu
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3327 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is promoting Tamil Nadu as a major destination under the ‘Heal in India’ initiative by integrating modern healthcare with AYUSH systems, including Siddha, Ayurveda and Yoga and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the Central assistance provided for upgrading hospitals, wellness centres, Siddha institutions and medical tourism infrastructure in Tamil Nadu under the initiative; (c) whether the Government proposes to establish or strengthen dedicated centres offering Panchakarma, Siddha therapies, Yoga-based wellness and other holistic treatment facilities to attract domestic and international medical tourists in Tamil Nadu; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to promote Tamil Nadu's traditional systems of medicine globally, enhance quality accreditation, develop skilled manpower and generate employment through medical value travel and wellness tourism under the ‘Heal in India’ initiative?
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Original question sourceInland Waterways in North-East Region
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3328 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has undertaken any measures to strengthen trade and connectivity through inland waterways in the North-Eastern Region and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the cargo movement on National Waterway-2; and (c) whether the Government has undertaken any infrastructure and investment initiatives for the development of inland waterways in the North-Eastern Region and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceAYUSH Hospitals in Tiruchirappalli
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3329 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has any proposal to establish a 50 or 100-bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital and Centre of Excellence in Tiruchirappalli, considering its strategic location and the growing demand for AYUSH services and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has received any proposal from the Government of Tamil Nadu for strengthening AYUSH infrastructure in Tiruchirappalli under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM); (c) if so, the details thereof and the current status in this regard; (d) whether the Government proposes to sanction financial assistance for establishing new AYUSH hospitals, wellness centres, research facilities and speciality treatment units in Tiruchirappalli; and (e) if so, the details thereof along with the expected timeline for implementation thereof?
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Original question sourceImplementation of Mission Vatsalya in Rajasthan
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3330 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) the number of beneficiaries covered under Mission Vatsalya, since the inception of the Mission in Rajasthan including Barmer district; (b) the details of funds sanctioned, released/utilised under the said Mission in the State, including Barmer district, during the said period; (c) the details of Child Care Institutions, Specialised Adoption Agencies, Open Shelters and other child protection services supported thereunder in the State, including the said district; and (d) the details of the measures being taken by the Government for effective implementation of Mission Vatsalya in the State, particularly in said district?
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Original question sourceTurnaround Time of Ships
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3331 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has conducted any comparative assessment of the average turnaround time of ships at major ports of the country vis-à-vis leading international ports such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Rotterdam and Shanghai during the last five years; (b) if so, the details thereof, port-wise and year-wise; (c) whether it is true that despite significant improvement in turnaround time at major ports of the country, they continue to lag behind global best-performing ports, if so, the reasons therefor; and (d) the steps taken and the time-bound action plan formulated by the Government to reduce turnaround time to match global benchmark levels?
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Original question sourceStrengthening of Infrastructure in Mumbai Port
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3332 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
(a) the details of various projects undertaken in the Mumbai Port Authority in the last two years to strengthen the port infrastructure and to further the green port initiative of the country; and (b) the details of the cost of projects undertaken, year-wise?
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Original question sourceFunding for Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Rajasthan
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3333 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) the current ratio of funding between the Central and State Governments under the Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana operational in the State of Rajasthan; (b) the categories of families covered under the said scheme and the maximum amount upto which cashless medical facilities are being provided to each eligible family; (c) the total number of beneficiaries or families registered under the said scheme in the State so far, along with the details of the annual expenditure borne by the Central and State Governments on the said scheme, year-wise; and (d) whether the Union Government provides or is considering any proposal to provide a Central premium contribution in accordance with the actual insurance premium rate for all categories of beneficiaries, including SECC-2011 families, under the Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana, if so, the details thereof and the timeline by which it is likely to be implemented, and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceVacancies of AWWs and AWHs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3334 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
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(a) the sanctioned strength and vacancies of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs), Supervisors and Child Development Project Officers in Paschim Medinipur; (b) the reasons for such vacancies; (c) the steps taken to fill these vacancies; and (d) the time by which all vacancies are likely to be filled?
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Original question sourceEmployment Opportunity under NAM
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3335 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware that candidates holding recognised medical postgraduate qualifications, such as MD Siddha (Yoga) awarded by the National Institute of Siddha (NIS) and recognized by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) are not being provided adequate employment opportunities under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM); (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any persons possessing qualifications that are not recognized as medical qualifications by the NCISM and NAM are being appointed and allowed to function as doctors under NAM, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government has issued any orders, rules or eligibility criteria permitting such appointments to function as medical doctors; and (e) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceMobile Cancer Detection/Screening Vans
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3336 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
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(a) the details of the mobile cancer detection/screening vans functional under Government health programmes in Andhra Pradesh, especially in Konaseema district, State/UT-wise and district-wise; (b) whether such mobile cancer detection/screening vans are integrated into the public health system under Central/State Government programmes, if so, the details thereof, State-wise; (c) the details of areas covered by such mobile vans, especially rural and underserved areas along with the details of the criteria adopted by the Government for selection of such areas; (d) the number of beneficiaries screened, cancer cases detected and referrals made through such mobile vans during the last two years, year-wise, especially in Andhra Pradesh; (e) the funds sanctioned, released and utilised for mobile cancer detection and screening initiatives during the said period, State/UT-wise, including cost per van and cost per screening; and (f) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to scale up and integrate mobile cancer detection and screening vans into the public health system, especially in rural and underserved areas?
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Original question sourceProtection of Indian Sailors
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3337 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
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(a) whether it is true that India is the third largest supplier of sailors to the world after Philippines and China, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it is true that last year alone around 1125 Indian sailors are reported to have been abandoned and many Indian sailors had been suffering from hunger and starvation for many months, if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Union Government has taken any steps to save Indian sailors from abandonment, hunger and starvation in the middle of the ocean and to protect their life and jobs, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourcePSKs and RPOs in Tamil Nadu
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3338 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Member asked
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(a) the total number of Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) and Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) operational in India and specifically in Arani Parliamentary Constituency of Tamil Nadu; (b) the average processing time for new passports, renewals and other related services in RPOs and PSKs; (c) whether the Government has evaluated the impact of RPOs and PSKs on service accessibility, especially in rural and remote areas, if so, the details thereof; (d) the steps taken by the Government to upgrade infrastructure, digital systems and staffing to improve service delivery; and (e) the measures adopted to address citizen grievances, delays and complaints related to passport services?
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Original question sourceStandardisation of AYUSH Medicines
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3339 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
(a) the steps taken by the Government to promote the production, quality, standardisation and export of AYUSH medicines; (b) the details of the total export value of AYUSH medicines and the major export destinations during the last five years, year-wise; (c) whether the Government is implementing any new initiative or action plan to further boost the export of AYUSH medicines and if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government has any data available regarding the production or export of AYUSH medicines from Uttar Pradesh and the Meerut-Hapur region and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceCGHS Wellness Centre in Durgapur
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3340 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Union Government has received any formal representations regarding the establishment of a CGHS Allopathic Wellness Centre at Durgapur, West Bengal, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the action taken by the Government on repeated demands for the said centre along with the specific reasons for not acceding to the same; (c) whether the Government has taken note of the observation by the Standing Committee on Health regarding serious regional imbalance in the distribution of CGHS facilities and the need for their rapid expansion in underserved areas by relaxing existing norms, if so, the details and the action taken thereon; (d) whether the Government is aware that the establishment of the CGHS centre is likely to serve numerous Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel and defence personnel, employees of Durgapur Steel Plant, Railway staff and other public employees in the Durgapur-Asansol and the surrounding areas, if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the Government has advised beneficiaries to continue using nearby covered cities, despite many existing centres remaining overburdened and understaffed, if so, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourcePendency of Central Outlays under NHM
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3341 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether it is a fact that the Union Government has withheld the release of Rs. 616.28 crore due to the State of Kerala under the National Health Mission (NHM) for the financial year 2023–24, if so, the details thereof; (b) the specific technical criteria, operational compliance parameters or delays in the submission utilisation certificates that have led to the prolonged pendency of these crucial healthcare funds; (c) the total amount of Central funds disbursed to the State under the National Health Mission (NHM) during the last three financial years; (d) whether the Government has received representations detailing the operational impact of the pending funds on primary health centres, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the timeframe proposed by the Government to clear the verified outstanding dues to avoid disruption to the local health infrastructure crunch?
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Original question sourceAvailability of Fertilizers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3342 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) the quantum of Urea, DAP and other fertilizers made available to farmers during the last three years, year-wise and State-wise; (b) whether the Government has received any complaints from farmers regarding the shortage of DAP/pesticides; (c) if so, the number of such complaints received during the last two years, along with the details of the areas worst affected due to the said shortage; (d) the reasons for the said shortage such as import constraints, decline in domestic production, distribution related issues, etc.; and (e) the steps taken by the Government to resolve the shortage and ensure the timely availability of fertilizers and pesticides to farmers?
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Original question sourceImpact of Reduced Outlay for Fertilizers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3343 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether Government is aware of the fact that the projected outlay for the Department of Fertilizers in 2025-26 was Rs. 1,84,704.63 crore but the Revised Estimate was Rs. 1,71,082.44 crore, representing a reduction of 7.38 per cent, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the said reduction affected both the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme and the Urea Subsidy Scheme; and (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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Original question sourceEx Parte Civil and Family Court Cases
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3344 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware that ex parte orders are being passed in civil and family court cases where one of the parties is unable to appear or effectively defend their case due to mental illness, intellectual disability, serious medical condition or other circumstances beyond their control; (b) whether any guidelines or safeguards exist to enable courts to ascertain the capacity of such absent parties before proceeding ex parte, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has collected data on such cases, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) whether the Government proposes to amend the law or issue directions to ensure appointment of a guardian, legal aid counsel or other appropriate representation for vulnerable persons before ex parte orders are passed, so as to uphold the principles of natural justice?
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Original question sourceAYUSH Hospitals in Hisar, Haryana
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3345 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware that a robust mechanism is required for the effective monitoring of patients footfall, the quality of treatment and treatment outcomes in AYUSH hospitals and dispensaries in the Hisar Parliamentary Constituency of Haryana; (b) if so, the details of the number of patients who received treatment, the number of doctors available, the major diseases treated and the evaluation of treatment outcomes in AYUSH hospitals and dispensaries in the Hisar Parliamentary Constituency during the last three years; (c) whether any system for digital patient registration, monitoring of treatment outcomes, quality assessment and regular audit has been implemented by the Government in AYUSH institutes, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government proposes to implement any new action plan to enhance the quality, transparency and public trust in AYUSH services as well as to strengthen AYUSH facilities in Hisar Parliamentary Constituency and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceDemand for POPSK in Islampur
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3346 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is considering the establishment of a Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in Islampur Sub Division, West Bengal in view of demand from local residents for better accessibility to passport services, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any action has been taken regarding the establishment of POPSK in Islampur and if so, the details thereof, along with the future plans to address this demand; and (c) the number of passports issued by the existing POPSK in Raiganj during the last five years, year-wise?
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Original question sourceIncrease of MBBS Seats in Bihar
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3347 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
Kaushalendra Kumar, Ramprit Mandal, Dinesh Chandra Yadav
(a) the steps taken so far to increase the number of MBBS seats in Bihar under the plan to add 75,000 new MBBS seats in the next five years in accordance with the Budget announcement for the year 2025-26 along with the current status thereof across the country; (b) the details of Government and private medical colleges in Bihar where the process of increasing MBBS seats is underway along with the current and proposed number of seats in each institution, the status of requisite approvals and the estimated timeline; and (c) the details of the break-up of the funds sanctioned and expenditure incurred for the expansion of MBBS seats in Bihar and the progress of new medical colleges and the upgradation of existing institutions, the approvals received from the National Medical Commission, along with the current status of the implementation of the scheme, district-wise?
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Original question sourcePradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3348 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) the operational progress of the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) during the financial year 2025-2026 in the State of Bihar; (b) the total number of new Janaushadhi Kendras (JAKs) sanctioned, opened and currently functioning in the Government hospitals and rural blocks of Bihar during the last one year; (c) the total sales volume and the estimated out-of-pocket expenditure, savings generated through the purchase of generic medicines in Bihar; (d) whether the Government has received reports of supply chain disruptions leading to the frequent stock-out of critical chronic disease medicines at the Kendras in the said State; and (e) the logistical steps being taken by the Government to establish regional central warehouses to ensure the uninterrupted supply of generic drugs in the said State?
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Original question sourceImplementation of One Stop Centres
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3349 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) whether the Ministry has reviewed the implementation of One Stop Centres (OSCs), Women Helplines and other support services being operated under Mission Shakti, if so, the details thereof including the number of women benefitted from these services in the Hoshangabad-Narsinghpur Parliamentary Constituency during the last few years; (b) whether the Ministry has reviewed the effectiveness of the measures for the prevention of crimes against women and children and the coordination mechanism among various Departments, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is aware of any cases in which women have again been subjected to domestic violence/harassment even after a settlement through OSCs, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether any special provisions/policy are in place for stringent legal action against such habitual offenders, special monitoring, protection of the victim and prevention of recurrence, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceRegulation and Patient Safety in Dental Implantology
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3350 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government is aware of the absence of a comprehensive national regulatory framework governing dental implants, implant biomaterials, artificial teeth and implantology practices, resulting in potential patient-safety risks, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government proposes to mandate scientific evaluation of implant devices, including fatigue, biocompatibility, sterility and corrosion testing and establish a National Dental Implant Registry with mandatory device traceability and adverse-event reporting, on the lines of international best practices, if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government proposes to prescribe mandatory practitioner certification, accreditation of implant centres, standardized informed-consent protocols and ethical advertising norms for dental implant procedures, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question source
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