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Lok Sabha Question No. 1826 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-16
Subject: Use of Tabacco Products
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Manjulata Mandal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1826 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS

## 1826   SHRIMATI MANJULATA MANDAL:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that,  tobacco  smoke  (including  second  hand  smoke) contains over 7000 chemicals out of which more than 69 are cancer-causing and as per the Global Adult Tobacco Survey -2016-2017, 25.7% of adults were exposed to Second Hand Smoke (SHS) at a public places and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that as per the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-4, 2019),  21%  of  students  (13-15  year-old  school-going  children)  were  exposed  to  tobacco smoke inside enclosed public places and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to further strengthen the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply  and  Distribution)  Act,  2003  by  removing  designated  smoking  areas  (DSA)  in enclosed public places, such as restaurants, hotels, and airports to prevent exposure to second hand smoke and 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) and (b): As per Report of Global Adult Tobacco Survey -Second Round (2016-17), one in four (25.7%) of all adults are exposed to Second Hand Smoke (SHS) in at least one of the seven public places viz. Public Transportation, Restaurant, Healthcare Facility, Government Building, Private Office, Cinema Hall and Night club/bar.

As per 'A Report of the Surgeon General, 2014', Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals,  and  at  least  69  of  these  can  cause  cancer  (U.S.  Department  of  Health  and Human Services [USDHHS] 2010). These include polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs);

tobacco-specific nitrosamines; aromatic amines; and volatile carcinogens such as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, 1,3-butadiene, and benzene (as well as various metals). As  per  the  National  Fact  Sheet  of  the  Global  Youth  Tobacco  Survey  (GYTS  4),  2019, conducted  among  13-15  year  age  group  school  going  children,  21%  students  were exposed to tobacco smoke inside enclosed public places. (c) and (d):  The draft Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) (Amendment)

Bill, 2020, was hosted in public domain for pre-legislative consultation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1825 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-16
Subject: Construction of Medical College in Jamui
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Chirag Paswan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1825 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## CONSTRUCTION OF MEDICAL COLLEGE IN JAMUI

## †1825. SHRI CHIRAG KUMAR PASWAN:

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

- (a)  whether  the  construction  of  Jamui  Medical  College  is  lagging  due  to  the  lackadaisical attitude  of  the  State  Government  and  being  a  Naxal-affected/  backward  area  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether the progress of construction of the said college is very slow despite the laying of the foundation stone of the said college;
- (c) if so, the details along with the time limit fixed for the construction thereof and the current status of the construction of the said college;
- (d) the details of the executive body for the construction of Jamui Medical College along with the funds released to the executive body; and
- (e)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  appointed  any  Nodal  Officer  to  complete  the  said construction work and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e):  The  Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare  administers  a  Centrally  Sponsored Scheme namely, 'Establishment of new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral  hospitals'.  Under  Phase-II  of  the  above  Scheme,  05  medical  colleges including one in Jamui were approved in Bihar at a cost of Rs. 250 crore per college to be shared  between  Central  Government  and  State  Government  of  Bihar  in  the  ratio  of  60:40. Entire Central Share of Rs. 150 crore, has already been released to the State Government. As per the scheme guidelines, the planning, execution and commissioning of the project is to be done by the State Government. This Ministry monitors the progress of the projects through various review meetings held with the States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1822 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-16
Subject: Food Fortification
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Khagen Murmu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1822

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2022

## FOOD FORTIFICATION

## 1822. SHRI KHAGEN MURMU:

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

- (a) Whether large-scale food fortification (LSFF) strategies can reduce deficiencies in low-income groups; and
- (b) if  so, the details of the steps taken by the Government keeping in view the fact that  fortified  staples  have  ''many  benefits'  and  it  is  a  part  of  the  solution  to address  micro  nutrient  inadequacies,  and  also  that  the  lack  of  education, incorrect eating practices, poor bio availability of nutrients, and other environmental and financial constraints lead to nutrient-deprived diets ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a).               Food fortification is a complimentary strategy and is not a replacement to diet diversity.  Food fortification enhances the nutritive value of available food. Studies highlight  that,  at  times,  diets  consumed  are  not  sufficient  in  micro  nutrient  content contributing  to  malnutrition.   Food  fortification  has  emerged  as  a  proven,  simple, scalable and cost-effective strategy to reduce prevalence of micro nutrient deficiencies among populations.
- (b).     Under  the  regulatory  framework,  the  Standards  for  fortification  of  staples  were notified in official Gazette on 2nd August 2018 by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Directives have been issued to include fortified staples in Anganwadi Services,  PM  Poshan  and  PDS  schemes.  Currently  fortified  wheat  flour,  rice,  milk, edible oil and double fortified salt is available in various safety net programs across the country.

Nutrition  awareness  strategies  under  Saksham  Anganwadi  and  Poshan  2.0  aim  to develop  sustainable  health  and  well-being  with  focus  on  local,  wholesome  foods  to bridge  dietary  gaps  and  address  micro  nutrient  deficiencies.  Therefore  under  Poshan 2.0,  focus is on diet diversity, food fortification and popularizing use of millets.  As per scheme guidelines of Poshan 2.0, local dietary inputs  and fresh produce, fortified rice and  millets  have  to  be  actively  encouraged  in  prescription  of  meals  for  different categories  of  beneficiaries.  To  encourage  dirt  diversity,  around  4.35  lakh  Poshan Vatikas have been developed at anganwadi centres.

In Financial Year 2021-22, 7.31 lakh MT of fortified rice was allocated to States. This year, till date, 9.38 lakh MT has been allocated.

Further, to ensure availability of fortified rice, a Centrally Sponsored Pilot Scheme has been  launched  which  will  provide  fortified  rice  to  all  the  beneficiaries  of  Anganwadi Services, PM Poshan and PDS by 2024 in phased manner.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1821 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-16
Subject: Bill for Bail System
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Thomas Chazhikadan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## L O K     S A B H A UNSTARRED QUESTION No.  1821 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 16 th  DECEMBER, 2022.

## Bill for Bail System

## 1821. SHRI THOMAS CHAZHIKADAN:

## Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  the  Supreme  Court  guidelines  for creating a separate legislation for the bail system in India;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is planning to introduce a bill for the same; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a) to (c) The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, in its 111 th ,  128 th and  146 th Reports  recommended  for  a  comprehensive  review  of  the Criminal Justice System of the country and introducing a comprehensive legislation in Parliament rather than bringing about piece meal amendments in respective Acts.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1820 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-16
Subject: Liberty from Arrest for Custodial Investigation
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Thirumaa Valavan Thol

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTON No.1820

## TO ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 16.12.2022

## Liberty from Arrest for Custodial Investigation

## 1820. SHRI THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOL:

## Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the Supreme Court observation  that  it  is  not  necessary  to  arrest  persons  as  provided  in  the law,  except  in  the  cases  of  requirement  for  Custodial  Investigation  or heinous crime or to prevent influencing the witness or the absconding of the accused;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  amend  the  relevant law to make the above observation legally enforceable; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a)to(c): The  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  has  informed  that  the  Departmentrelated Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, in its 111 th ,  128 th and  146 th Reports  recommended  for  a  comprehensive  review  of  the  criminal justice system of the country and for introducing a comprehensive legislation in Parliament  rather  than  bringing  about  piecemeal  amendments  in  respective Acts.  The Government agrees to the recommendationof the Department-related Parliamentary  Standing  Committee  on  Home  Affairs  for  a  comprehensive review of criminal laws viz. IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1818 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-16
Subject: PM Cares for Children Scheme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ramesh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1818

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2022

## PM CARES FOR CHILDREN SCHEME

## 1818. SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI :

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

- a. the total number of Children who benefitted from PM Cares for Children scheme till date;
- b. whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps for better implementation of PM Cares for Children scheme throughout the country;
- c. if so, the details thereof;
- d. whether any guidelines/directions have issued to States/UTs for proper implementation of this scheme; and
- e. if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) : PM CARES for Children scheme supports the children who have lost both parents  or  surviving  parent  or  legal  guardian  or  adoptive  parents  due  to  COVID-19 pandemic.  The  objective  of  the  Scheme  is  to  ensure  comprehensive  care  and protection  of  Children  in  a  sustained  manner,  and  enable  their  well  being  through health insurance, empower them through education and equip them for self-sufficient existence with financial support till 23 years of age. The scheme is accessible through an  online  portal  i.e.  pmcaresforchildren.in.   Benefits  under  the  Scheme  have  been given to 4345 eligible children.   The Ministry regularly follows up with the State/ UT Governments so as to ensure proper implementation of the Scheme.

- (d) & (e) : Yes Sir. The guidelines of PM CARES for Children Scheme have been issued to the States/UTs on 05.10.2021 for proper implementation of the Scheme and also available on the portal i.e. pmcaresforchildren.in of the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1813 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-16
Subject: Issuance of Electoral Bonds
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Andimuthu Raja

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1813

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 16 TH  DECEMBER 2022

## ISSUANCE OF ELECTORAL BONDS

## 1813.  Shri  A. Raja:

## Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  had  approved  issuance  of  23rd  tranche  of electoral  bonds  at  the  time  of  Assembly  elections  in  Himachal  Pradesh  and Gujarat;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Opposition parties and civil society groups had questioned the timing of approval of electoral bonds; and
- (d)  if so, the response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a) and  (b):    Yes  sir,  the  Government  had  approved  issuance  of  23 rd tranche  of electoral  bonds  from  9 th to  15 th November,  2022,  under  the  Electoral  Bond Scheme,  2018  (as  amended  vide  Gazette  Notification  dated  7 th November, 2022).
- (c) and (d):   No such references have been received.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1810 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-16
Subject: Chemicals Restriction
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1810 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  DECEMBER, 2022

## CHEMICALS RESTRICTIONS

## †1810. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact  that the banned/restricted/harmful chemicals in the  developed countries are being used to ripen fruits and  plants in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the concrete steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to restrict the use of such chemicals?

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

(a) to (c): Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified FSS (Prohibition and Restriction on sale) Regulation, 2011 which prohibits use of acetylene gas/ carbide gas for ripening  of  fruits.  Further,  artificial  ripening  of  fruits  through  use  of  ethylene  gas  at  the concentration of 100ppm is allowed provided that it does not come in direct contact with the fruits.

As implementation and enforcement of FSS Act 2006, Rules and Regulations made thereunder primarily lies with State/UT Governments, surveillance, monitoring, inspection and sampling of food  products  is  carried  out  by  Food  Safety  Officers  of  States/UTs.  Penal  action  has  been initiated against the defaulting Food Business Operators (FBOs) as per the provisions of FSS Act 2006 & Rules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1808 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-16
Subject: Fake Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sanjay Jaiswal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1808 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## FAKE DOCTORS

## 1808. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government,  through  the  Pharmacy  Council  of  India  or  otherwise,  have  any report  on  the  functioning/defunctness  of  the  Pharmacy  Council  of  Bihar  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b)  the  number  of  doctors  and  medical  practitioners  currently  registered  with  the  Pharmacy Council of Bihar;
- (c) whether there is any report on the number of fake doctors and medical practitioners registered with the Pharmacy Council of Bihar and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  necessary  steps  being  taken  or  proposed  to  be  taken  to  deal  with  the  problem  of  fake practitioners/doctors being registered with Pharmacy Council across the country?

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

(a)  to  (d):  As  informed  by  the  Pharmacy  Council  of  India  (PCI),  the  Council  had  received representations  regarding  corruption/  irregularities/registration  issues  in  Bihar  State  Pharmacy Council from various students, associations, and individuals. The Council forwarded the same to the  Government  of  Bihar  and  Bihar  State  Pharmacy  Council  for  necessary  action.  Taking cognizance  of  the  malpractices,  the  Patna  High  Court  vide  its  order  dated  22.02.2022  had dissolved the Bihar Pharmacy Council.

As per  data  received  by  PCI  from  Bihar  State  Pharmacy  Council,  the  total  number  of registered pharmacists is 26341.

Under  the  provisions  of  Pharmacy  Act  1948  and  regulation  framed  thereunder,  the  State Pharmacy Council and the State Government is responsible to ensure that the hospitals/ medical stores etc are not run by the fake pharmacists.  The data in respect of number of fake pharmacists rests with State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1807 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-16
Subject: Contaminated Cough Syrup
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Anubhav Mohanty

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1807 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  DECEMBER, 2022

## CONTAMINATED COUGH SYRUP

## 1807: SHRI ANUBHAV MOHANTY:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  many  children/infants  have  lost  their  lives  after consuming contaminated cough syrup;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  steps  to  ensure  that  Indian pharmaceutical  products  are  not  of  sub-standard  quality  or  contaminated,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) the details of the action taken by the Government against pharmaceutical companies that are habitual offenders;
- (d) whether there is a lack of coordination between State and Central drug regulators, if so, the details thereof;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  centralise  all  licensing  functions  with  the Central regulator, if not, the reasons therefor;
- (f) whether the Government has any plans to establish a statutory regulator for pharmaceuticals and medical devices thereby revamping  the  Central  Drugs  Standard Organisation (CDSO); and
- (g) 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 (g): There is a regulatory framework under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act and  Rules  to regulate drugs, medical  devices and  cosmetics. Manufacture,  sale  and distribution of Drugs is primarily regulated by the State Licensing Authorities (appointed by respective State Governments) through a system of licensing and inspection while the Central Licensing Authority is responsible for approval of New Drugs, Clinical Trials in the country, laying down the standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported Drugs etc. Isolated cases of allegedly contaminated cough syrup leading to death in Children have been reported in the past.

For regulation of Medical Device, comprehensive Medical Device Rules 2017 have been published which came into force with effect from 1st day of January, 2018.

The cases concerning quality or safety of drugs when reported, the matter is taken up with the concerned State Licensing Authority (SLA) in order to take necessary action under the  provisions  of  Drugs  and  Cosmetics  Act  1940  and  its  Rules.  The  State  Licensing Authorities  are  empowered  to  take  action  on  violation  of  any  conditions  of  such  licenses including prosecution in appropriate Court of law.

Central  regulator  coordinates  activities  of  State  Drug  Control  Organisations  and provides expert advice through the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) meetings held with State Drugs Controllers for uniformity in administration of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1804 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-16
Subject: CGHS Facilities in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1804

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH DECEMBER, 2022

## CGHS FACILITIES IN TAMIL NADU

## 1804.   SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  approved  theopening  of  CGHS  Wellness  Centres  at Coimbatore inTamil Nadu;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  thepresent  status  of  availability  of  doctors  and medicalstaff;
- (c) the time by which such Centres are likely tobe set up along with the provision of staff andinfrastructure facilities; and
- (d)  if  not,  the  alternate  arrangements  availablefor  in-patient  treatment  in  such  Wellness Centres?

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

(a)  to  (d):  CGHS  Wellness  Centre  (WC) at  Coimbatore in  Tamil  Nadu is  approved and posts have  been  sanctioned  for  Wellness  Centre  at  Coimbatore,  the  details  are  as  follows  (Medical Officer 1, Pharmacist 1, Lower Division Clerk 1 and Staff Nurse 1). Operationalization of WC is done  on  completion  of  renovation  of  the  building.  CGHS  provides  OPD  facility  through  its Wellness  Centres.  The  Beneficiaries  always  have  the  option  to  avail  Hospitalization/IPD treatment  facilities  either  through  Central/State  Government  Hospitals  or  through  Private Hospitals empanelled under the scheme.

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