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Lok Sabha Question No. 2981 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Hassle-free Medical Treatment to Senior Citizens
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ramesh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2981 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2023

## HASSLE-FREE MEDICAL TREATMENT TO SENIOR CITIZENS

## 2981.  SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps for providing better and hassle-free medical treatment to senior citizens in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  guideline/direction  has  been  issued  to  private  hospitals  across  the country for giving prompt service to senior citizens; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (d) The Government of India had launched the 'National Programme for Health Care of  the  Elderly'  (NPHCE)  during  2010-11  as  a  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  (CSS)  to address health related problems of elderly people and to provide separate, specialized and comprehensive  health  care  to  the  senior  citizens  at  various  levels  of  State  health  care delivery system including outreach services. Preventive and promotive care, management of illness, health manpower development for geriatric services, medical rehabilitation & therapeutic interventions and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) are some of the strategies envisaged in the NPHCE.

Upto  2022-23,  a  total  number  of  725  districts  of  36  States/UTs,  19  Regional Geriatric Centres (RGCs) in selected Medical Colleges/Institutes and 02 National Centres for Aging (NCAs) have been sanctioned under the programme. Geriatric and Palliative

Care have been included in the extended package of services under  Ayushman Bharat Comprehensive Primary Healthcare (CPHC). 640 District Hospitals & 18 RGCs have been operationalized for various NPHCE services like Geriatric OPD, IPD, Physiotherapy, Lab Services including home based care. The programme implementation at States/UTs level is through transfer  of funds  under

NCD Flexible pool of National Health Mission (NHM).

Under  the  Tertiary  Care  Programme,  funds  have  been  released  to  2  National Centres  for  Ageing  (NCA)  and  19  Regional  Geriatric  Centres  (RGCs)  through  State Treasury Mode. Funds have also been released to International  Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai for Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2980 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Institute of Organ Transplantation
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Vaithilingam Ve.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2980 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 TH  MARCH, 2023

## INSTITUTE OF ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION

## 2980.  SHRI VE. VAITHILINGAM:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up the Institute of Organ Transplantation at the Sedarapet campus, Jipmer, Puducherry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  time  frame  by  which  the  said  project  is  likely  to  be  completed  so  that  patients particularly from Puducherry and South Tamil Nadu are benefitted therefrom?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (c) In  the  National  Organ  Transplant  Program  (NOTP)  Guidelines  for  2021-22  to 2025-26, it is mentioned to establish State Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) in each State/UT for which the proposal has to initiate from respective government of State/UT.  A SOTTO has been established at Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital and Post Graduate Institute,  Puducherry  after  due  process,  for  catering  the  needs  of  patients  in  the  UT  of Puducherry. Moreover, JIPMER had planned to establish the Institute of Organ Transplantation at Sedarapet, Puducherry on a piece of land allotted by the Government of Puducherry in year 2018. However, the Government of Puducherry has issued a letter cancelling the allocation of the land to JIPMER. Hence, the proposal could not progress.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2979 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: NBE Post-MBBS Diploma Courses
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2979 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2023

## NBE POST-MBBS DIPLOMA COURSES

†2979.  SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will the MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to fill the seats of National Board of Examination (NBE) Post-MBBS Diploma courses through the State-level counseling by determining the reservation policy on the lines of PG courses or is contemplating to allow the State Governments to fill the vacant seats of in-service doctors from the fresh candidates after the completion of the second round of counseling; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) & (b): Fifty percent (50%) of NBE Post MBBS Diploma seats in Government Hospitals of a particular  State  are  retained  and  filled/allocated  by  the  concerned  State  itself  through  its  own counseling. As per the scheme, the Post MBBS Diploma seats retained by the State Government are allocated only to the in-service doctors of the concerned State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2978 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Sale of Antiretroviral Drugs
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Anumula Revanth Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2978 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  March, 2023

## Sale of Antiretroviral Drugs

## 2978. SHRI ANUMULA REVANTH REDDY:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  antiretroviral  drug  is  being  sold  at  high  prices  due  to shortage/insufficient supply of drugs in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the quantum of antiretroviral drugs produced in the country in the last five years, year-wise, Statewise;
- (d) the quantum of antiretroviral drugs imported and amount of funds utilized for the same in the last five years, year-wise, country-wise; and
- (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government for ensuring the supply/production of antiretroviral drugs in adequate quantity to meet the demand in the country in the last five years, year-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

- (a)  &  (b):  No  such  complaint  of  shortage/  price  violation  of  antiretroviral  drug  has  been received in the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP).
- (c) & (d):  The data on production and import of antiretroviral drugs is not readily available with CDSCO and DGCIS.
- (e):  National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under DoP takes remedial steps for ensuring availability of drugs by impressing upon concerned companies to rush the stocks to the places of reported shortage of any drug as and when reported by the State Drug Controllers (SDC) or through references received from Ministry of Health or individual complaints or through Pharma Jan Samadhan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2976 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: The Healthcare Service Personnel and Clinical Establishments Bill
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: T.R.V.S. Ramesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2976 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  MARCH, 2023

## THE HEALTHCARE SERVICE PERSONNEL AND CLINICAL ESTABLISHMENTS BILL

## 2976.  SHRI T. R. V. S. RAMESH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a)    whether  the  Government  has  withdrawn  'The  Healthcare  Services  Personnel  and Clinical Establishments (Prohibition of Violence and Damage to Property) Bill, 2019' which intended to protect healthcare professionals and institutions;

(b)  if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;

(c)    whether  the  Government  plans  to  bring  in  an  alternative  Bill  for  the  protection  of healthcare workers and institutions; and

- (d)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (d) A  Draft  'The  Healthcare  Services  Personnel  and  Clinical  Establishments (Prohibition of Violence and Damage to Property) Bill, 2019' was prepared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and circulated for consultations. Thereafter it was decided not to enact  a  separate  Legislation  for  prohibiting  violence  against  doctors  and  other  health  care professionals. This matter was further discussed with relevant Ministries and Departments of Government as well as all Stakeholders, and an ordinance namely 'The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020' was promulgated on April 22, 2020.  Later  on,  the  Union Government of India passed Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Act, 2020 on 28th September, 2020. The Act provides that -

(i) Acts of violence against healthcare personnel during any situation would be cognizable and non-bailable offences.

(ii) Commission or abetment of such acts of violence or damage or loss to any property shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term of three months to five years, and with fine of Rs. 50,000/- to Rs. 2,00,000/-.

(iii)  In  case of causing grievous hurt, imprisonment shall be for a term of six months to seven years and with fine of Rs. 1,00,000/- to Rs. 5,00,000/-. (iv) In addition, the offender shall also be liable to pay compensation to the victim and twice the fair market value for damage of property.

Since, law and order is a State Subject, State/Union Territory (UT) Governments also take appropriate steps to protect healthcare professionals / institutions under provisions in Indian Penal Code (IPC) / Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.PC).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2975 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Enrollment Process in Darbhanga Ayurveda College
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

- (a) Yes.
- (b) Government of Bihar has not submitted such proposal. However, Principal of Government  Maharani  Rameshwari  Institute  of  India  Medical  Science  Mohanpur  & Kameshwar Singh Ayurvedic Hospital, Kameshwar Nagar, Darbhanga-846004, Bihar has submitted  an  application/scheme  for  seeking  permission  of  Medical  Assessment  and Rating Board for Indian System of Medicine, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine  to  establish  a  new  Ayurveda  Medical  College  in  the  name  of  Government Maharani Rameshwari Institute of India Medical Science Mohanpur & Kameshwar Singh Ayurvedic  Hospital,  Kameshwar  Nagar,  Darbhanga  Bihar-846004  under  section  29  of NCISM Act 2020 from the academic session 2022-23.
- (c) After  careful  examination,  denial  of  Letter  of  Intent  (LoI)  was  issued  to  the  college against the submitted proposal due to non-fulfillment of required minimum standards as per MSR, 2016.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.-2975 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 TH  MARCH, 2023

## ENROLLMENT PROCESS IN DARBHANGA AYURVEDA COLLEGE

## 2975. SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  process  of  enrollment  in  the  Ayurvedic  College  at  Darbhanga  in  Bihar  is closed;
- (b) whether  a  proposal  has  been  sent  by  the  Bihar  Government  to  re-start  the  enrollment process; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken/ proposed to be taken on the said proposal?

## ANSWER

## MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2973 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Promotion of Bulk Drug Park
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: M.K. Vishnu Prasad, T.R.V.S. Ramesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2973 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 th  March, 2023

## Promotion of Bulk Drug Park

## 2973.   DR. VISHNU PRASAD M.K.: SHRI T.R.V.S. RAMESH:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Scheme  for  Promotion  of  Bulk  Drug  Parks  has  significantly  reduced  the country's import of bulk drugs for the past two years and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the current status of implementation of the Scheme for Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks in the State of Tamil Nadu; and
- (c) the details of the funds allocated, disbursed and utilized for setting up of a new Bulk Drug Park in Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a) and (b): The Scheme for Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks aims to facilitate setting up of three (3) Bulk Drug Parks in the country. The total financial outlay of the scheme is Rs. 3000 crore and the tenure of the Scheme is from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The financial assistance by the centre is subject to a maximum limit of Rs. 1000 Crore per park or 70% of the project cost of CIF (90% in case of North Eastern States and Hilly States), whichever is less.

After evaluation of proposals received from 13 states, the proposals of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Himachal  Pradesh were selected in October-November  2022.  The  State Implementing agencies (SIA) of the three respective States have indicated completion of these projects within next 24-28 months. The proposal of Tamil Nadu has not been selected under the scheme.

- (c):   In view of the above, the question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2964 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Establishment of National Institute of Medicinal Plants
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Vinayak Bhaurao Raut

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2964 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 TH  MARCH, 2023

## ESTABLISHMENT OF  NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS

## 2964 SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has accorded 'in principle' approval for this project sought by the Ministry of AYUSH;
- (b)      if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)    the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Ministry of AYUSH for early execution of this project?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) to (c): The  National  Institute  of  Medicinal  Plants  (NIMP)  is  proposed  as  new Autonomous Body  and the proposal is under process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2963 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Sexual Abuse in Shelter Homes
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Bholanath (B.P. Saroj)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2963 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2023

## SEXUAL ABUSE IN SHELTER HOMES

## 2963.   SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ):

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- a. whether any complaints of sexual abuse and harassment of women inmates in women shelter homes have been reported during the last three years;
- b. if so, the details thereof; and
- c. the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a) and (b) No, Sir. Does not arise.

(c) The Government takes utmost care for the safety, security and well-being of women in shelter  homes.  Under  the  newly  approved  Mission  Shakti,  Swadhar  Greh -for  women  in difficult circumstances and Ujjawala Home -for prevention of trafficking have been merged and renamed as Shakti Sadan which is an lntegrated Relief and Rehabilitation Home for the women  in  distress  situations  and  difficult  circumstances.  The  Shakti  Sadan  and  One Stop Centres to work  in close coordination with the Anti-Human  Trafficking Units (AHTUs)/Women Help Desks (WHDs) in Police Stations, network of NGOs, women groups and others for the safety of women and children.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2961 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Mystery Disease in Bihar
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Giridhari Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2961 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2023

## MYSTERY DISEASE IN BIHAR

## 2961.  SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of spread of an unknown disease in Tilha village of Dadha Panchayat and Bhitiya Panchayat of Fullidumar Block under Banka Parliamentary Constituency in Bihar which shows symptoms of premature ageing and leads to disability;
- (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to send a team to investigate into the disease and look for its prevention; and
- (c) the if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

## (a) to (c):

As per the information provided by state government, a team of epidemiologist had visited concerned village of Fullidumar block for cases related with premature ageing and disability. The team had not found such cases prevailing in the area.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2960 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Nano DAP
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Ravi Kishan Shukla, Ravindra Kushawaha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2960 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 17.03.2023

## NANO DAP

2960:  SHRI RAVI KISHAN: SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to make Nano DAP after Nano Urea;
- if s0, the details thereof;
- the likely benefits and advantages of Nano DAP for the farmers in the country; and
- (d) the time by which Nano DAP is likely to be available in the market across the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

(a) & (b): DA&FW vide notification S.O. 1025 (E) and 1026 (E) dated March, 2023 has notified Ms IFFCO and CIL respectively to manufacture the Nano DAP for a period of three years. 02nd

- (c): Preliminary field trials were conducted by IFFCO and CIL on selected crops in selected ICAR Institutes. The report has indicated that with the use of Nano DAP as seed treatment and foliar application, there is a possibility of saving of granular DAP conventionally applied.
- (d): IFFCO has informed that are setting up a Nano DAP Plant at its Kalol Unit with production capacity of 2 Lakh bottles of 500 ml per day: Nano DAP will be available in the market across the   country after   commencement  of commercial production. they
Lok Sabha Question No. 2954 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: CGHS Wellness Centers in Karnal and Panipat
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sanjay Bhatia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2954 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 TH  MARCH, 2023

## CGHS WELLNESS CENTERS IN KARNAL AND PANIPAT

## 2954.   SHRI SANJAY BHATIA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether  there  is no  CGHS  Wellness  Center  in  Karnal  and  Panipat  parliamentary constituency and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  Whether  the  Government  proposes  to  open  CGHS  Wellness  Center  in  the  parliamentary constituency of Karnal and Panipat having 10000 to20000 CGHS card holders;
- (c) If so, the details thereof; and
- (d) If not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (d) Government considers opening of new Wellness Centres as per extant norms, which include  minimum  6000  Central  Government &  serving  employees  in  the  city,  subject  to availability  of  resources,  sanction  for  creation  of  posts  of  Medical  Officers,  Staff  Nurse, Pharmacists and clerical staff, etc., by the Department of expenditure, Ministry of Finance, and availability  of  suitable  accommodation.   There  is  no  proposal  for opening  of  CGHS  Wellness Centres at Panipat or Karnal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2950 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-17
Subject: Budget Allocation in Health Sector
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kalyan Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRD QUESTION NO.2950 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  MARCH 2023

## BUDGET ALLOCATION IN HEALTH SECTOR

## 2950 SHRI. KALYAN BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  is  an  increase  of  3.82  per  cent  in  budget  allocation  to  health sector for 2023-24 as compared to 2022-23;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of actual allocation made in health sector during the previous and the current financial year; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to set up Medical Colleges in each district of the country and if so, the details of such a proposal?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

## (a) to  (c)

For  the  Department  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare,  the  allocation  of  Rs. 86175.00 Crore in the Budget Estimate (BE) 2023-24 is higher by 3.83% visa-vis  Rs.  83000.00  Crore  allocated  in  BE  2022-23.  Further,  BE  2023-24  is higher by 12.84% vis-a-vis Revised Estimate (RE) 2022-23 of Rs. 76370.40 Crore.

The details are given as under:

(Rs.  in  Crore)

|   BE 2022-23 |   RE 2022-23 |   BE 2023-24 |   Variation in %over BE 2022-23 |   Variation in %over RE 2022-23 |
|--------------|--------------|--------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
|        83000 |      76370.4 |        86175 |                            3.83 |                           12.84 |

The details of allocation made in the health sector during current financial year (2022-23) and next financial year (2023-24) are available at https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/eb/sbe46.pdf

(d) The  Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare  administers  a  Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for 'Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals' with preference to underserved areas and aspirational districts, where there is no existing Government or private medical college. Under the Scheme, a total of 157 medical colleges have been sanctioned in three phases with fund sharing between the Centre and State Governments in the ratio of 90:10 for North Eastern and Special Category States and 60:40 for others. Out of these, 97 Medical colleges are functional till now. The planning, execution and commissioning of the projects  are to be done by the  respective State/UT Government, being the implementing agency.

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