Last Updated on 30/07/2024 by wccexam Desk
Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Saran Lok Sabha seat of Bihar, spoke on a very important issue in the Lok Sabha on Monday. He said, “Every year in the country, about 50 thousand people die due to snake bites, which is the highest in the world.”
Expressing concern over the death rate due to snake bites, MP Rajeev said that every year 30 to 40 lakh people are bitten by snakes across India. Bihar is the poorest state, which is struggling with both poverty and natural disasters. 30 to 40 lakh people are bitten by snakes across India and 50 thousand people die, which is the highest in the world.
He stressed that many deaths are preventable. He pointed to the impact of climate change on snakebite incidence at temperatures above 28 degrees Celsius.
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The plight of bidi workers
M Kathir Anand, DMK MP from Vellore in Tamil Nadu, expressed his concern over the plight of beedi workers, most of whom were women. He demanded a hike in their wages, citing inadequate central funds. Anand urged the Centre to consider budget allocations and provide pension for those above 60 years of age, saying workers were exposed to dust and other occupational hazards.
‘Ayushman Bharat needs to be re-evaluated…’
Kanyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth called for increasing the quota of recommendations to 150 per year to better assist people. He urged the government to re-evaluate Ayushman Bharat to ensure that all healthcare expenses are covered.
Advocating for better healthcare coverage, he said, “Let us work together to realise its full potential.”
Corruption in Integrated Child Development Scheme?
Shiromani Akali Dal MP from Punjab’s Bathinda Lok Sabha seat Harsimrat Kaur Badal raised concern about corruption in the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) Supplementary Nutrition Programme in Punjab and claimed that fake beneficiaries were allegedly receiving assistance through private entities.
“I want to draw the attention of the Ministry of Women and Child Development to the fact that there is corruption in the ICDS Supplementary Nutrition Programme in Punjab where fake beneficiaries are being given assistance through private organisations,” she said, demanding a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
She also said that 28 lakh Anganwadi workers are paid only Rs 2,200 per month, calling it below the standard, and demanded justice for mothers and children.
Congress MP opposed NEET
Congress MP from Karur, Tamil Nadu, S Jothimani opposed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Discussing the socio-economic inequality caused by the exam, Jothimani said, “We are sure that only those who can afford it can pass NEET, because it costs Rs 25 lakh to buy the question paper.”
He said that about 18 students in Tamil Nadu have committed suicide due to NEET.
Jothimani stressed that fewer students from rural areas have been admitted since the introduction of NEET. He urged to remove ‘this rot’ from the education system.
Demand for President’s rule in Jharkhand
BJP MP from Godda Lok Sabha seat in Jharkhand, Nishikant Dubey, claimed that the rights of tribals are being violated by ‘Bangladeshi immigrants’. He referred to an incident in which tribals were allegedly beaten up when they tried to protest.
Nishikant Dubey said, “Adivasis were trying to protest in Jharkhand because Bangladeshis had taken away their rights and the police beat them up.” The BJP MP accused the state government of settling Bangladeshis in Jharkhand and demanded imposition of President’s rule.