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Exclusive Special Courts under the PoA and PCR Acts
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3376 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Member asked
(a) the number of Exclusive Special Courts notified and operational under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 since 2018, year-wise and State/UT-wise; (b) the pendency, conviction rate and average disposal time of cases during the last five years, district-wise; (c) the number of charge sheets filed and average time taken from FIR registration to filing of charge sheets during the same period, State/UT-wise; (d) the sanctioned strength and vacancies of judicial officers, Special Public Prosecutors and court staff, State/UT-wise; (e) the funds allocated, released and utilised for judicial infrastructure since 2018, year-wise and State/UT-wise; and (f) whether the Government proposes to issue guidelines for time-bound trials, witness protection and victim compensation and, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceStudents Appearing for NEET-UG and PG
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3377 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) the number of students appearing for NEET-UG and NEET-PG separately, since 2015, year-wise; (b) the number of medical colleges and total number of MBBS seats since 2015, separately for Government and private institutions, State/UT-wise and year-wise; (c) the number of MBBS and post graduate seats per million population, State/UT-wise; (d) the vacancy position of faculty in AIIMS and other Central Government medical institutions, Institution-wise and social-category-wise; (e) whether the Government is aware of reports suggesting a shortage of faculties, delayed stipend payments and other challenges faced by Government medical colleges in the country, if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon; and (f) the steps taken by the Government to ensure equitable expansion of medical education in the country?
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Original question sourceHarit Sagar Green Port Guidelines
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3378 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines are presently applicable only to Major Ports, if so, the details thereof, port-wise; (b) whether the Government has formulated or proposes to formulate any policy, incentive or compliance framework to promote adoption of green port standards by non-major ports and private terminals, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has prescribed any regulatory, tariff or operational framework to encourage the use of shore-to-ship power facilities by domestic and foreign vessels at Major Ports, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of the monitoring mechanism adopted to assess compliance with the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines and the progress achieved thereunder?
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Original question sourceSaksham Anganwadi Centres in Andhra Pradesh
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3379 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) the details of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) that have been upgraded into Saksham Anganwadi Centres, State-wise and district-wise for Andhra Pradesh; (b) the funds allocated and utilised for the upgradation of these AWCs, State-wise and district-wise for Andhra Pradesh; (c) the details of training and support provided to Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) to enhance their skills and effectiveness in the upgraded Saksham AWCs; and (d) whether Government has planned or proposed projects for the upgradation of additional AWCs, if so, the details thereof, State-wise and district-wise for Andhra Pradesh?
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Original question sourceShortage of Urea and DAP
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3380 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has identified the regions where Urea and DAP shortages were reported in the country during the last three years, if so, the details thereof and remedial action taken thereon, State/district-wise; (b) whether the Government has strengthened enforcement mechanisms against diversion, illegal sale and misuse of subsidized Urea and DAP fertilizers, if so, the details of cases registered and action taken thereon; (c) whether the Government proposes to provide additional financial assistance or special measures for small and marginal farmers affected by increasing fertilizer costs, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (d) whether the Government has reviewed the fertilizer import policy, long-term supply agreements and domestic manufacturing plans to ensure uninterrupted availability of DAP and other essential fertilizers, if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the Government has prepared a long-term fertilizer security roadmap for covering Urea and DAP production, import management, subsidy reforms and affordable availability for farmers, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceProtection of Rights of Tribal Groups in Tamil Nadu
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3381 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has undertaken any measures to protect the rights and ensure equitable benefit-sharing of local communities, traditional healers and tribal groups in Tamil Nadu who possess traditional knowledge relating to Ayurveda and medicinal herbs, particularly in districts such as Dharmapuri and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the mechanisms in place to regulate benefit-sharing arrangements between AYUSH manufacturing companies, herbal traders and such knowledge holders, including safeguards against unauthorised commercial exploitation; (c) whether any financial assistance, royalties, capacity-building programmes or community development initiatives have been extended to eligible communities in Tamil Nadu during the last five years, district-wise and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the further steps proposed to be taken by the Government to strengthen transparency, legal protection and fair compensation for traditional knowledge holders in the State?
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Original question sourceShortage of Specialist and General Physicians
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3382 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether it is a fact that patients are unable to receive timely treatment due to an acute shortage of specialists and general physicians at the Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital and Research Centre; (b) whether the hospital lacks multiple basic medical facilities, with patients facing a waiting period of nearly two months for sonography tests, the CT scan machine remaining non-functional for a long time and there being an inadequate supply of other essential medical equipment; (c) whether several essential pathological tests, including those for Vitamin D and Vitamin B12, are unavailable at the hospital, along with an irregular supply of various essential medicines; (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and (e) the details of the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to expeditiously fill the vacant posts of doctors, provide essential medical equipment, make the CT scan machine operational and ensure the regular availability of all essential diagnostic facilities and medicines at the hospital?
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Original question sourceArtificial Intelligence (AI) based Projects across Tamil Nadu
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3383 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Member asked
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(a) whether the Government has initiated any Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based pilot projects in the High Court of Madras and district courts across Tamil Nadu for case management, legal research, translation, transcription and reduction of case pendency and the details thereof; (b) the details of AI-enabled e-Courts and digital justice initiatives implemented in Tamil Nadu, including the number of courts covered, funds allocated and measurable outcomes achieved; (c) whether the District and Subordinate Courts in Ramanathapuram district have been covered under any AI-based judicial initiatives and if not, the reasons therefor; (d) the safeguards adopted to ensure the ethical use of AI, prevent bias, protect judicial independence and secure sensitive judicial data; and (e) whether the Government proposes to extend AI-enabled judicial services to Ramanathapuram district through additional infrastructure, training and technical support and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceNHM Schemes and Financial Assistance in Odisha
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3384 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
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(a) the details of programmes being implemented by the Union Government under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Odisha during the last two years, indicating the objectives and the funds released by the Central Government, year-wise and scheme-wise; (b) the number of beneficiaries covered under various NHM schemes during the last two years in the State, district-wise, particularly in Bargarh and Jharsuguda, scheme-wise and year-wise; (c) the details of financial assistance sanctioned, released and utilised under NHM for Odisha during the last two financial years, indicating the Central and State shares separately; and (d) whether the Government has assessed the adequacy of NHM infrastructure, healthcare manpower and service delivery in Bargarh and Jharsuguda districts and if so, the details thereof, along with any proposals under consideration for strengthening healthcare facilities in these districts?
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Original question sourceMaritime Skill Development
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3385 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
(a) the growth in the number of registered Indian seafarers since 2014, year-wise and the measures taken by the Government to make India a leading global supplier of skilled maritime manpower; (b) the progress made in developing the country as a global hub for shipbuilding, ship repair and ship recycling, including the status of the Maritime Development Fund, proposed shipbuilding clusters and mega shipbuilding parks; and (c) the present status of maritime education, training institutions, simulators and certification infrastructure for achieving the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 target of 4 million Gross Tonnage shipbuilding capacity?
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Original question sourceFinancial Utilisation of Phase III of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3386 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Member asked
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(a) the current implementation status and financial utilisation out of the allocated ₹7,210 crore budget for Phase III of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project across district and subordinate Courts; (b) the concrete steps being taken by the Government under this phase to ensure universal saturation of e-Sewa Kendras, with particular focus on rural and marginalised populations; (c) the total number of citizens who have accessed free legal advice through the Tele-Law initiative under the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) scheme as of date; and (d) the measures taken during the recent National Consultation on the Tele-Law initiative to integrate technology-enabled legal services with grass-roots judicial infrastructure?
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Original question sourceInland Water Transport in Maharashtra
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3387 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government proposes any new project for the development of inland water transport in Maharashtra, if so, the details thereof, district-wise; (b) whether the Government proposes to develop multi-modal logistics and dry ports to connect interior areas of Maharashtra with major ports; and (c) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourcePassport Seva Kendra in Ghaziabad
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3388 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) the processing capacity and infrastructural upgrades executed at the Passport Seva Kendra and associated post office centres during last three years in Ghaziabad Parliamentary Constituency; (b) the total volume of passport applications processed, including Tatkaal requests, for the citizens residing in the dense urban sectors of the Ghaziabad district last year; (c) the specific improvements achieved in reducing the police verification turnaround time through the digital integration of the Ghaziabad police commissionerate; (d) whether the Ministry has identified capacity constraints leading to the non-availability of regular appointments within a fourteen-day window in Ghaziabad, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps being taken by the Government to increase the daily application processing quotas and deploy additional personnel at the Ghaziabad passport centres?
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Original question sourceDemand and Supply of Fertilizers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3389 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has made any assessment regarding the availability, demand, actual consumption and supply gap of Urea and DAP fertilizers in the country during the last three years and the current year, if so, the details of production and import, State-wise and year-wise; (b) whether farmers have faced shortages, delayed supply and increased prices of said fertilizers during peak sowing seasons, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along wtih the steps taken to ensure adequate availability of fertilizers; (c) whether the Government has received complaints regarding non-availability, black marketing, hoarding or sale of said fertilizers at higher than prescribed rates, if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon and the distribution mechanism in place; and (d) whether the Government has made any assessment regarding the impact of rising international fertilizer prices and import dependency on the availability and cost of DAP in the country, if so, the details of initiatives, subsidies provided along with, the corrective measures taken to promote balanced and efficient use of fertilizers?
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Original question sourceRising Caesarean Deliveries
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3390 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has taken cognisance of consistently high rising rates of caesarean section deliveries in private healthcare institutions, significantly exceeding the benchmark recommended by the World Health Organization; (b) if so, the details of caesarean and normal deliveries reported during the last five years with specific reference to Maharashtra; (c) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of non-clinical factors contributing to this trend including institutional practices, financial incentives, medico-legal considerations and socio-cultural preferences influencing the elective caesarean procedures across the country, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; and (d) the regulatory, monitoring and corrective measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to discourage unnecessary caesarean deliveries and safeguard maternal and neonatal health outcomes?
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Original question sourceMeasures to reduce C-section Delivery Rates
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3391 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware of the scientific research and outcomes of 10,000 successful deliveries using the 'Evidence-based Upright Indian Birthing Positions' developed by Dr. Prabodh Joshi from the Shirdi Parliamentary Constituency in Ahilyanagar District of Maharashtra, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether this research has proven effective in reducing cesarean (C-section) delivery rates and improving maternal and child health outcomes, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government plans to replicate and implement this model across Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in rural areas of the country; (d) whether financial assistance is likely to be provided for training and the publication of literature to disseminate this research and if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the Government proposes to integrate this methodology into the national policy for 'Safe Motherhood' Surakshit Matritva and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceEstablishment of Additional Cancer Hospital in Assam
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3392 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government proposes to establish additional cancer hospitals and advanced oncology centres in Assam, if so, the details thereof; (b) the present availability of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and cancer diagnostic facilities in Government hospitals of the said State; (c) whether patients from Dhubri and adjoining districts continue to travel long distances for treatment, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to ensure affordable and timely cancer care?
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Original question sourceShortage of Doctors
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3393 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
(a) whether it is a fact that there is a shortage of doctors and paramedical staff in the AYUSH system of medicine, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the personnel/authority responsible for identifying these shortages and undertaking recruitment; (c) the reasons for the significant shortfall in treatment modalities, Yoga and preventive healthcare services; (d) whether it is a fact that the shortcomings in the digital and referral system still leaves patient referral tracking, digital records and follow-up mechanisms deficient; and (e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
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Original question sourceUG and PG Seats in Medical College
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3394 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has taken steps to increase the number of medical colleges along with Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) medical seats in the country during the last five years; (b) if so, the details thereof indicating the increase in the number of medical colleges and UG and PG medical seats across the country, year-wise and State/UT-wise; (c) the number of new medical colleges established or approved and the increase in UG and PG medical seats in Bihar during the last five years, year-wise; and (d) whether the Government has any proposal to further increase the number of medical colleges along with UG and PG medical seats in Bihar and if so, the details thereof, location-wise, along with the timeline for its implementation?
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Original question sourceInspection of Private Health Institutions in Border Areas
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3395 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware that more than 80 unregistered nursing homes, hospitals and pathology laboratories were sealed and notices were issued to several other institutions for violating regulatory norms during a recent drive in the border districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Bahraich, adjoining the Indo-Nepal border; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of inspections conducted, unregistered health institutions identified, notices issued, institutions sealed and the legal action taken against them during the last three years, State/UT-wise; (d) whether the Government has assessed the effectiveness of the registration and inspection mechanism for private health institutions in border and rural areas, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps being taken by the Government to further strengthen the regulatory mechanism to ensure quality and safe healthcare services in the country?
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Original question sourceHonorarium of AWWs and AWHs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3396 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) whether the Government proposes to revise the honorarium of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) under the Anganwadi Services Scheme and if so, the details and timeline thereof; (b) the State-wise details of additional honorarium paid by State Governments over and above the Central share, with special reference to Andhra Pradesh; (c) whether the Government has reviewed the Centre–State cost-sharing pattern for payment of honorarium and incentives and if so, whether any proposal to enhance the Central share is under consideration; (d) whether the Government proposes to enhance gratuity, retirement benefits, insurance and other welfare measures for AWWs and AWHs and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps taken to ensure timely payment of honorarium and incentives to AWWs and AWHs in Andhra Pradesh?
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Original question sourceInfrastructure of AWCs in Kolhapur
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3397 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
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(a) the number of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) sanctioned, operational and upgraded under Saksham Anganwadi, taluka-wise in Kolhapur district, along with children regularly attending and workers therein; (b) the stunting, wasting, underweight and anaemia reduction achieved in Kolhapur under POSHAN Abhiyan during 2022-26 against NFHS-5 baselines, taluka-wise; and (c) the number of cases registered, services provided and outcomes achieved at the One Stop Centre and Women Helpline 181 in Kolhapur district during 2023-26?
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Original question sourceStunting, Wasting and Anaemia among Children
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3398 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has evaluated the progress of Mission Saksham Anganwadi & POSHAN 2.0 in reducing child stunting, wasting and anaemia, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the children identified as malnourished and treated during the last three years, State/UT-wise including Odisha; and (c) the details of the corrective measures proposed for high-burden districts?
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Original question sourceAverage Disposal of Cases by FTSCs
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3399 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Member asked
(a) the average annual number of cases disposed of per FTSC during the same period, State/UT-wise; (b) whether the Government has conducted any assessment regarding the disposal efficiency and pendency levels of FTSCs; (c) if so, the details and findings thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to improve disposal rates and reduce pendency in FTSCs; (d) the number of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) functional in the country, since 2019, State/UT-wise and year-wise; and (e) the number of POCSO and rape cases instituted and disposed of by FTSCs since 2019, State/UT-wise and year-wise?
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Original question sourceManagement of Non-Communicable Diseases
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3400 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) the major policy initiatives undertaken by the Government during the last decade to strengthen the prevention, early detection and management of Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, year-wise; (b) the details of population-based screening programmes undertaken by the Government for major NCDs during the last ten years, indicating the cumulative number of individuals screened for diabetes, hypertension and common cancers, along with the role of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in expanding such screening services; (c) the measures taken by the Government to strengthen the continuum of care for NCD patients through digital health initiatives, including patient registries, telemedicine, follow-up mechanisms and other technology-enabled interventions; (d) the progress achieved in strengthening NCD services including dedicated clinics, diagnostic facilities, trained healthcare personnel and their integration with primary healthcare; and (e) the future roadmap of the Government for strengthening the prevention, early detection and management of NCDs?
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Original question source
These records are read from the Parliament of India record at sansad.in.