The Indian Medical Council

The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2012

Sir, the Indian Medical Council Act was originally brought in 1956. It has been working extremely well for almost 50 to 55 years. Subsequently, prior to 2010, for five to six years, the CBI has been overviewing it and a couple of times, the Medical Council of India has been raided. It is obvious that everything was hushed up and managed and it was allowed to do all kinds of malpractices and things like that. The Government and the Ministry have become mere spectators. Even in 2010, when the Bill was finally brought, action was taken by the CBI, based on which the then President was arrested. It is really surprising to note that the whole thing has not happened overnight, like a magic. Fine, it has happened. The Ministry brought it before the House for ratification and asked for one year's time to form a proper Council again in a democratic way, particularly representing the whole country. It is really unfortunate that the hon. Minister is bringing it again and again. Last year, he brought it for taking one more year's extension. I am really unable to understand it. Are our Ministry and the Government so weak? Are we not in a position to reestablish a democratic autonomous body? Is the Government doing it for backdoor control? In fact, it reminds me of a small joke. When I was studying in intermediate, for two years I could not see a movie other than 'Yadon Ki Barat'. There was only one movie for continuously two years. Like that, the Ministry is coming every year for seeking extension. Ad hocism, as it is, is very bad. Moreover, if we see all over the world, our Indian doctors have got special quality and capability. Their foundation was extremely good. Our education system, particularly health care, is very important from our country's point of view. So such things are definitely not acceptable. By any chance, if the Prime Minister decides to run the whole country single handedly, is it possible? Is it possible without delegating powers and without creating autonomous institutions? This is really unfortunate to come to such a stage. In fact, in the last two years, so many scams have unearthed. There was no mention of any of these scams. The same story, the same saga have been continuing. There is no reply from the Minister. What is the guarantee that it will be completed in the next year also? We are not able to understand it.

I strongly oppose this Bill. Getting more time again shows the inefficiency of the Government. Thank you.

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Early Completion Of New Broad Gauge Railway Line

Demand For Early Completion Of New Broad Gauge Railway Line From Rayadurg To Thumkur

Sir, the new broad gague railway line between Thumkur and Rayadurg (207.65 km) via Kalyandurg, Madakasire and Pavagada was sanctioned in 2008-09, at a total cost of Rs.970.34 crore. This project of Rs.970.34 crores is to 103 be executed on a 50:50 cost sharing basis between the Railways and the State Governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Sir, this line is very important for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This new line would reduce the journey time from the present seven hours to four hours, and will also save journey on a 146 km-distance between Rayadurg and Chennai. The people of the three States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu would be benefited a lot after the completion of this line. The work on the line has not yet been completed.

In view of the above, I would urge upon the Government of India to take immediate steps, including sanctioning of funds, to facilitate early completion of the new broad gauge railway line between Thumkur and Rayadurg.

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Funds For Development Of Youth And Adolescents

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

STARRED QUESTION NO-42

ANSWERED ON-15.03.2012

a) the quantum of funds allocated by the Ministry during the last five years for providing infrastructure facilities for overall development of games in rural areas and the players there, State-wise;
b) whether all the States have utilized the funds fully;
c) if not, the reason therefor and the steps taken by the Ministry in this regard; and
d) what is the output of players after this infrastructure upgradation?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a) Under the ‘Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA)’ which was introduced in 2008-09, Rs. 729.29 has been released for the last three years and the current financial year upto February,2012 to the State Governments including SAI and NYKS mainly for the development of playfields and for holding annual sports competitions. The State-wise details are given Annexure 1(a) to 1(d).
(b) No, sir.
(c) Many of the States have utilized the grants. Some of the States which have availed the grants recently may take some time to complete the development work by utilizing the funds. The matter has been taken up with the State Governments on regular basis. The progress of works in the States is being monitored by making field visits of the officers from the Ministry and at meetings of the State Sports Secretaries. Eminent sportspersons, who have retired from active sports, have been engaged as observers for monitoring the ongoing PYKKA activities in the States.
(d) Sports facilities being created under the PYKKA scheme in village/block panchayats and conduct of annual sports competitions provide ample opportunity of sports participation to rural youth. This also provides a huge base for identification of sports talent.


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Funds Earmarked For NRHM

 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2279

ANSWERED ON-13.12.2011

(a) the details of funds earmarked for National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
scheme, State-wise, during the Eleventh Five Year Plan;

(b) the details of funds spent/unspent by each State during the last three years;

(c) whether Government has noticed any irregularities in the said scheme;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the action taken or being taken by Government against the erring officials?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI SUDIP BANDYOPADHYAY)

(a) & (b): A statement showing the Allocation, Release, Expenditure and unspent balance under National Rural Health Mission State-wise during the Eleventh Five Year Plan is annexed.
(c) & (d): Central teams are sent from time to time to review the utilization of funds in the States. A Central team reviewed the funds management under the Mission in Uttar Pradesh during May, 2011 and the major findings are outlined below:
(i) Irregularity in award of contract for procurement of Emergency Medical Transport Services and Mobile Medical Units, Management of Hospital cleaning and gardening, procurement of safe drinking water and R.O. systems etc.
(ii) Supply of poor quality of IEC/ BCC material and poor quality of drugs and consumables etc.
(iii) In respect of civil construction works, there was mere transfer of funds to various State Government agencies without any formal agreement and without any system.
(iv) Poor monitoring of progress of the civil construction as well as quality of construction, and no action on the defects in constructions pointed out by JEs/ CMOs.
(v) Non operationalisation of emergency transport services even after procurement of 779 ambulances.

(e) The report and the observations of the Central team have been conveyed to the State Government for remedial action. The matter is also being investigated by CBI.

ANNEXURE 

Rs. in crore

 
Expenditure for the FYs 2009-10, 2010-11m and 2011-12 (upto 30.09.2011) are provisional
Release for F.Y. 2011-12 upto 15.11.2011
The above Releases relate to Central Govt. grants & do not include  state share contribution.
Only positive Balances have been taken into consideration to calculate Opening Balance & Unspent Balance

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