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Domestic Production of Fertilizers
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3401 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether domestic fertilizer production reflects any deficit as compared to the estimated demand during the last three years; (b) if so, the year-wise details thereof; (c) the extent to which there has been a dependency on Import to meet such deficit, fertilizer-wise; (d) whether the timely availability of fertilizers was affected in Rajasthan during peak sowing seasons, if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the provisions made in the Union Budget for the revival of closed fertilizer units/expansion of domestic production capacity are aimed to mitigate supply risks; and (f) if so, the details thereof?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourcePLI scheme for Pharmaceutical Sectors
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3402 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
(a) whether it is a fact that, despite the launch of the PLI schemes for the pharmaceutical sector, the disbursement of funds has remained limited, if so, the details thereof; (b) the amount disbursed under the said schemes for Pharmaceutical sectors Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices during the last five years; (c) whether the Government has any plan to reform the Medical Devices PLI scheme, including shifting from an exclusively PLI framework to a hybrid model that incorporates both Component-Linked Incentives (CLI) and PLI to boost and attract more interested manufacturing companies; and (d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken in this regard?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceTele Mental Health Assistance
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3403 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has reviewed Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (TELE-MANAS) and mental-health access and sanctioned capacity, services, beneficiaries, claims or staffing, as applicable, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of funds, posts, facilities, utilisation and outcomes during the last three years, year/district-wise; (c) the details of pending approvals, vacancies, delays and the authority responsible; and (d) whether the Government has any time-bound plan to close the identified service and infrastructure gaps in this regard, if so, the details thereof?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceKumbalam-Thevara Bridge Project
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3404 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware that the Kumbalam–Thevara Bridge Project in Kochi, approved and budgeted by the Government of Kerala in 2016, was delayed for nearly ten years due to objections raised by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has examined the reasons for the prolonged delay in issuance of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the IWAI despite multiple revisions in the bridge design and alignment, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether it is a fact that the bridge design was revised six times and the alignment was changed five times to meet the requirements of the IWAI and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government proposes to put in place a time-bound mechanism for grant of NOCs by the IWAI to avoid delays in public infrastructure projects; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceCases of Cancer and Life Style Diseases
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3405 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has conducted any comprehensive analysis of the rising trend of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and other non- communicable diseases in the country during the last ten years, year-wise, if so, the major findings thereof; (b) whether the Government has conducted any national-level assessment of the major risk factors for these diseases, such as obesity, tobacco, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, air pollution and other factors, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has conducted any gap analysis of screening coverage in states, diagnostic facilities at the district level, cancer treatment infrastructure, dialysis services, cardiac care, and availability of specialized human resources, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government is considering to implement any integrated strategy at the national level for early screening, preventive health services and lifestyle-based disease control, if so, the details thereof?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceUpgradation of Gopalpur Port
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3406 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
(a) the total volume of cargo handled at Gopalpur Port in Ganjam, Odisha, during the last two financial years, alongwith the current utilization rate of its deep-draft berths; (b) the status of central regulatory and infrastructure support for developing dedicated terminal facilities to export rare earth minerals and process high-volume industrial commodities from the local economic zone; and (c) the details of active connectivity projects being pursued under the Sagarmala programme to link Gopalpur Port seamlessly with the domestic hinterland and rail corridors along with the details of the progress of Bahuda Port?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceFinancial assistance for Rare Diseases
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3407 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) the number of patients suffering from rare diseases covered under Group-3 (a) of the National Rare Disease Policy, 2021, who have exhausted the one-time lump sum financial assistance of up to Rs. 50 lakh, disease-wise and State/UT-wise; (b) whether the Government has made any assessment of the need for continuous financial support for such patients who require lifelong treatment and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any proposal is under consideration by the Government to ensure continuity of treatment for high-risk patients who have exhausted one-time financial assistance available under the National Rare Disease Policy, 2021, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the steps taken by the Government to ensure uninterrupted treatment for such patients?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceFund Utilisation under ICDS
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3408 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) the details of funds allocated, released/utilised under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) during the period from 2004-05 to 2024-25, year-wise and State/UT-wise; (b) whether States/UTs have contributed their prescribed/obligated share under the applicable funding pattern of the said Scheme during the said period, if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of the expenditure incurred by each State/UT under the said Scheme during the said period, State/UT-wise and year-wise; (d) whether any State/UT has incurred expenditure in excess of its prescribed/obligated share under the said Scheme, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise and year-wise; and (e) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of the reasons for this excess expenditure incurred since 2015-16, if so, the details thereof, year-wise?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceAftercare Support for Children
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3409 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Member asked
(a) the details of the schemes and programmes being implemented by the Government to support children who has attained the age of 18 years and left Child Care Institutions (CCIs), including provisions for education, higher studies, skill development, employment, housing and financial assistance; (b) whether the Government has formulated/proposes to formulate a comprehensive aftercare and rehabilitation policy for such vulnerable young adults to facilitate their transition into independent living, if so, the details thereof; (c) the number of beneficiaries who have received aftercare support under the relevant schemes during each of the last five years, State-wise including the number of beneficiaries from Sikkim; and (d) whether the Government proposes to strengthen/expand aftercare support for children leaving CCIs on attaining the age of 18 years, if so, the details and timeline thereof?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceRevival of Closed Fertilizer Units
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3410 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Member asked
D. K. Aruna, Biplab Kumar Deb, Anurag Sharma
(a) the details of fertilizer manufacturing units that remained closed prior to 2014 and have been revived thereafter, unit-wise; (b) the annual production capacity added through the revival of the Ramagundam, Gorakhpur, Sindri, Barauni and Talcher fertilizer plants after 2014, along with the total investment made and employment generated by each of the said unit; (c) whether any closed fertilizer manufacturing units were revived during the period prior to 2014, if so, the details thereof, including the investment made and production capacity created; (d) whether the Government has any proposal to establish a new fertilizer manufacturing plant to improve fertilizer availability, promote industrial development and generate employment in the Bundelkhand region; and (e) if so, the details thereof along with the timeline for its implementation?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceDevelopment Projects in Ports, Waterways and Shipping
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3411 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Member asked
(a) the details of new port development projects, inland waterways and shipping infrastructure set up in various States across the country during the last three years and the current year, State/district-wise; (b) whether the Government has implemented any scheme to promote the development of inland waterways, construction of new terminals and port-related projects, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of funds sanctioned, allocated and utilized for these projects, State/district-wise particularly in Uttar Pradesh; and (d) whether the Government has recently accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for new projects related to waterways or shipping infrastructure in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Sultanpur and if so, the details along with the proposed timeline thereof?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceSetting up of Integrated Vaccine Complex
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3412 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the integrated vaccine complex unit set up by the Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), HILL Biotech Limited (HBL), near Chengalpattu in Tamil Nadu at an estimated investment of Rs. 900 crore has not yet commenced commercial production; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether any request has been received from private or Government sector organizations for operating the vaccine manufacturing unit; and (d) if so, the details thereof, along with the Government's decision in this regard?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceIllegal Treatments in Universal IVF Centres
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3413 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether it has come to light during an investigation by the Health Department that 'Babysuar' and 'Indira IVF' of Chandrapur city have started the treatment illegally without registration in violation of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 passed by the Parliament, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the mechanism available with the Government to keep a strictly vigil on the entities deceiving the public financially and mentally by operating unlicensed IVF centres in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities; (c) whether the Government is likely to issue strict guidelines to the State Governments regarding permanent cancellation of the licenses and direct registration of criminal cases against such centres that commence illegal treatments prior to receiving the official registration certificate, if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the names of all the registered IVF centres is likely to be displayed on the Government digital portal to prevent the defrauding of common citizens across the country and if so, the details thereof?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourcePSK in Amta
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3414 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware of the poor infrastructure and inadequate public amenities at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) at Amta in West Bengal, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any inspection or assessment of the infrastructure of the said PSK has been carried out during the last three years and if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government proposes to upgrade the infrastructure of the PSK by improving the waiting area, seating capacity, drinking water, sanitation facilities, accessibility for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, parking and digital service facilities, if so, the timeline for carrying out these improvements and if not, the reasons therefor?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceOut-of-Pocket Expenditure on Healthcare
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3415 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) the definition of Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on health care incurred by households across the country, State/UT-wise; (b) the details of OOPE on healthcare incurred per household in the country during the last five years, State/UT-wise; and (c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to reduce OOPE on healthcare by households?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceReviewing of the National List of Essential Medicines, 2022
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3416 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), 2022 in view of advances in medical science, the changing disease burden and subsequent revisions to the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether it has assessed the impact of the delay in revising the NLEM on availability, affordability and price regulation of newer essential medicines, particularly for cancer, rare diseases and non-communicable diseases, including their accessibility in Nagarkurnool district, Telangana, if so, the details thereof, district-wise; (c) whether the Government proposes to constitute an expert committee and institutionalise the periodic revision of the NLEM in line with global best practices, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether representations have been received from medical experts, public health institutions and patient groups for inclusion of additional essential medicines, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the timeline for the next NLEM revision, along with measures proposed by the Government to improve access to essential medicines in underserved districts, particularly Nagarkurnool District, Telangana?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceQuality in Medical Education
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3417 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government proposes to implement the recommendations of the report submitted by the Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare on the quality of medical education in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceCases of Food Adulteration in Maharashtra
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3418 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether the Government is aware that, despite the efforts of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), cases of food adulteration are not decreasing in the State of Maharashtra, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (b) whether there has been a massive increase in processing of artificially ripening of fruits and vegetables using chemical substances, which cause serious harm to the health of public, if so, the details thereof; (c) the methodology, systems and detection methods being adopted by the Government to control this illegal and dangerous activity; and (d) the number of cases of such artificial ripening activities that have come to light during the last five years along with the action taken by the Government thereon, year-wise?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceShortage of Faculty Members in Medical Colleges and AIIMS
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3419 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
(a) whether there is a shortage of faculty members in nursing, dental and medical colleges, including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (c) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceUpgradation of Community Health Centre (CHC) at Kadmat Island
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3420 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
We have not ingested the asking members for this question.
(a) whether the Government proposes to upgrade the Community Health Centre (CHC) at Kadmat Island, Lakshadweep, by establishing speciality healthcare facilities under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to improve healthcare services for the island's residents; (b) whether any feasibility study or proposal has been undertaken by the Government in this regard and if so, the details thereof; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government proposes to provide specialist services such as general medicine, gynaecology, paediatrics, surgery, diagnostics and telemedicine under the proposed PPP model; and (e) the timeline fixed for the implementation of the proposed upgradation along with the amount of funds earmarked for the project, if any?
We have not ingested a reply for this question yet. This does not mean the government gave no reply.
Original question sourceImpact of Ultra-Processed Foods
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3421 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
We have not ingested the asking members for this question.
(a) the details of the Government's position on recent studies indicating that ultra-processed foods may exhibit addiction-like behavioural characteristics comparable to those associated with tobacco products and other habit-forming substances; (b) the scientific studies, expert consultations and health-risk assessments undertaken by the Government regarding the relationship between ultra-processed food consumption and obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, mental-health concerns and other non-communicable disorders; (c) the initiatives envisaged by the Government to improve public awareness, nutritional literacy and consumer understanding of the risks associated and excessive intake of ultra-processed foods, particularly among children and adolescents; (d) the regulatory arrangements presently available for product labelling, advertising practices, marketing restrictions and the disclosure of nutritional content relating to ultra-processed foods; and (e) the measures contemplated by the Government for reducing dependency risks, encouraging healthier dietary behaviour and strengthening preventive public-health interventions across the country?
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Original question sourceMicroplastic Contamination in Food Products
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3422 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
We have not ingested the asking members for this question.
(a) whether the Government has any details regarding the project initiated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), to assess microplastic contamination in food products and to develop methods for its detection, if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the Government has any data or details regarding detections made since the introduction of the aforementioned project, if so, the details thereof, along with the total number of such cases detected so far?
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Original question sourceRecommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3423 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Member asked
We have not ingested the asking members for this question.
(a) whether the Government has received the recommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium for the appointment of 19 judges to the Madras High Court; (b) if so, the present status of each recommendation; and (c) the reasons for the delay, if any, in approving and notifying these appointments?
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Original question sourceSetting Up of New Urban Primary Health Centres
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3424 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Member asked
Shrirang Barne, Ravindra Waikar, Bharti Pardhi, Shrikant Shinde, Naresh Mhaske
(a) the total amount of funds allocated by the Centre under the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) scheme to set up new Urban Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh; (b) the steps being taken by the Government under the 'Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission' (ABDM) to create a centralised digital health record system for all major hospitals across the said States; (c) the current status of generating Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs for the citizens of the said States and linking them to the OPD services and case papers of local hospitals; (d) whether the Union Government proposes to increase the number of Mobile Health Units (MHUs) under the 'National Urban Health Mission' (NUHM) to provide immediate primary healthcare to poor patients in the slum areas of the said States, if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether any specialised central technical support centre is proposed in the said States to utilise these digital records for data analytics to track and analyse future pandemic patterns, if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourcePromotion of AYUSH Systems in Jammu
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 3425 · Asked on 2026-08-07
Ministry: AYUSH
Member asked
Jugal Kishore
(a) the details of the programmes and projects implemented so far by the Union Government for the development and promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) systems in the Jammu Parliamentary Constituency, stream-wise; (b) the total number of AYUSH hospitals, dispensaries, Yoga and Wellness Centres, AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres and other AYUSH institutes operational in the Jammu Parliamentary Constituency along with the details of expansion and upgradation carried out therein during the last three years; (c) whether the Government has launched any special scheme or initiative to integrate AYUSH services with the modern healthcare system, increase the availability of AYUSH doctors and provide quality AYUSH services to the general public in the Jammu Parliamentary Constituency; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question source
These records are read from the Parliament of India record at sansad.in.