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Lok Sabha Question No. 802 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Setting up of Human Milk Bank
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ms Kangna Ranaut

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 802 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH JULY 2024

## 'SETTING UP OF HUMAN MILK BANK'

## 802. MS KANGNA RANAUT

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

(a) whether the new born children who do not get mother's milk which contains essential nutrition for them suffer from various nutritional deficiencies like vitamins etc. and are more prone to fall ill, if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether the Union Government has any plan or proposes to set up National Level Human Milk Bank, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) to (b): Breast milk provides new born children with all the essential nutrients needed for growth and development and has protective effect against risk of illnesses such as pneumonia, diarrhoea and other chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, childhood obesity, diabetes and heart diseases in adult life. Access to breast milk for sick newborns admitted in intensive care units plays a lifesaving role by helping babies receive benefits of early initiation and exclusive feeding of breast milk. It has a preventive effect on prematurityrelated morbidities such as late-onset sepsis, broncho-pulmonary dysplasia, necrotizing enterocolitis and retinopathy.

The Government of India has established Comprehensive Lactation Management Centres (CLMC) to ensure availability of safe, pasteurized Donor Human Milk and Lactation Management Unit (LMU) for facilitating expression of mother's own milk, for feeding of sick, preterm and low birth weight babies admitted in intensive care units such as Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU). As per the reports received from the States/UTs for the FY 2023-24 , 52 Comprehensive Lactation Management Centres and 50 Lactation Management Units are currently operational across the country in States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 800 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Strengthen of Public Health System in Rural Areas
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Amra Ram

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 800 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2024

## STRENGTHEN OF PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN RURALAREAS

## 800. SHRI AMRARAM:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to strengthen the public health system;
- (b) the details of the proposal to make available the health services in proportion to the population;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to expand the health services and provide separate services in rural India; 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 (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) to (d) : The healthcare system of the country involves a three-tier system with Sub Health Centre (Rural), Primary Health Centre (Urban and Rural) and Community Health Centre (Urban and Rural) as the three pillars of Primary Health Care System in India.

As per established norms, in rural areas a Sub Health Centre for a population of 5,000 (in plain) and 3000 (in hilly and tribal area), a Primary Health Centre for a population of 30,000 (in plains) and 20,000 (in hilly and tribal areas) and Community Health Centre for a population of 1,20,000 (in plain) and 80,000 (in hilly and tribal area) is suggested. Further, for urban area one Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandir is recommended for a urban population of 15,000 to 20,000, one Urban-Primary Health Centre (U-PHC) for a urban population of 30,000 to 50,000, One Urban-Community Health Centre (U-CHC) for every 2.5 lakh population in non-metro cities (above 5 lakh population) and one U-CHC for every 5 lakh population in the metro cities. Further, District Hospital (DH), Sub-District Hospital (SDH) and First Referral Unit provide secondary care services for rural & urban area.

Through Ayushman Arogya Mandir, comprehensive primary healthcare is provided by strengthening Sub Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs). These Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) provide preventive, promotive, rehabilitative and curative care for an expanded range of services encompassing reproductive and child healthcare services, Communicable diseases, Non-communicable diseases and other health issues. As reported by the States/UTs on the AAM portal, 1,73,410 Ayushman Arogya Mandir have been operationalized in rural and urban areas till 30th June, 2024.

Besides, the diagnostic services at Sub-Health centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centre (PHCs) are strengthened using XV-FC health/NHM grants to achieve the IPHS norms so that the intended comprehensive primary healthcare services could be delivered.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 798 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: New Fishing Jetty at Vasco Da Gama
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Captain Viriato Fernandes

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-798

ANSWERED ON-26.07.2024

## NEW FISHING JETTY AT VASCO DA GAMA

798. SHRICAPTAIN VIRIATO FERNANDES:

## Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to build a new Fishing Jetty at Vasco-daGama, Goa since the present Fishing Jetty is dilapidated and about to collapse;

(b) whether the Government has any plan to construct any Jetty other than Fishing Jetty at Vasco-da-Gama, Goa for other cargo and if so, details thereof; and

- (c) whether the Government has any plan to build a Tourism related Jetty for Cruise Ships at Vasco-da-Gama, Goa and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) Yes Sir. As per MoU signed between Mormugao Port Authority (MoPA), Govt. of Goa  and  Boats  Owners  Associations,  a  Fishing  Harbourat  Vasco  Bay  has  been planned.
- (b) Yes Sir. As per the MoU, a Passenger Jetty and a Coastal Cargo berth at MoPA and dedicated berths for Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard at Vasco Bay have been planned.
- (c) No Sir.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 797 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: National AYUSH Mission
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 797 ANSWERED ON 26/07/2024

## National AYUSH Mission

†797 Shri Gopal Jee Thakur:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) the manner in which the Government implements the National AYUSH Mission;

(b) the total number of Ayush hospitals established and the number of new Ayush Universities to be set up in Bihar under the National AYUSH Mission;

(c) the present status of the progress made so far in proposed Ayush hospital in Darbhanga;

(d) whether the Government also proposes to set up new Ayush Universities in other parts of the country; and

(e) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise, including Darbhanga district of Bihar?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a)  Ministry of Ayush is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) through State/UT Governments and providing financial assistance to them for  development  and  promotion  of Ayush  system  in  the  country  under  different  activities against  their  proposals  received  through  State  Annual  Action  Plans  (SAAPs)  as  per  the provisions of NAM guidelines.

(b) to (e) Public Health being a State subject, the establishment of Ayush hospital & Ayush Universities  in  the  States  including  Bihar  comes  under  the  purview  of  respective  State Government.  However,  under  the  NAM,  there  is  a  provision  of  financial  assistance  to State/UT Governments for the establishment of 50/30/10 bedded Integrated Ayush Hospitals and accordingly they may avail financial assistance by submitting suitable proposals through SAAPs as per provisions of NAM guidelines. As far as the establishment of Ayush University is concerned, there is no such provision under NAM guidelines.

Further, as per the proposals received from the State Government of Bihar through SAAPs, Ministry of Ayush has supported 4 units of 50 bedded Integrated Ayush  Hospital at Patna, Darbhanga, Khagaria, & Gopalganj Districts. As reported by the State Government, a letter has been issued to Bihar Medical Services and Infrastructure Corporation Limited (BMSICL) to  prepare  the  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  of  50  Bedded  Integrated  Ayush  Hospital  at Darbhanga.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 795 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Multi Speciality Consulting Unit in JIPMER
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Ve Vaithilingam

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 795 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH JULY, 2024

## MULTI SPECIALITY CONSULTING UNIT IN JIPMER

## 795. SHRI VE VAITHILINGAM

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

(a) whether the Government is likely to come forward to establish a Multi Speciality Consulting Unit at Mahe under Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government is aware that the JIPMER Campus exists in three regions of UT of Puducherry viz, Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam; and

- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) to (c) There is no proposal to establish a Multi-speciality Consulting Unit at Mahe under Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER).

The main campus of JIPMER is at Puducherry. In addition, JIPMER has a Medical College at Karaikal and a recently constructed Multi-speciality Consulting Unit at Yanam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 794 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Integrated Vaccine Complex
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Raja Ram Singh

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 794 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2024

## INTEGRATED VACCINE COMPLEX

## 794. SHRI RAJA RAM SINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the production status of the public sector state-of-art vaccine manufacturing facility, Integrated Vaccine Complex in Chengalpattu, Chennai
- (c) the step taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to strengthen the Integrated Vaccine Complex in Chengalpattu to boost the country's immunisation program; and
- (b) whether the Government had considered Integrated Vaccine Complex in Chengalpattu for production of COVID-19 vaccines in India during the COVID pandemic period and if so, the details thereof and if not, reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has any roadmap to increase public sector vaccine production in the country and if so, the details thereof and if not, reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) : The Government of India had approved for setting up of an Integrated Vaccine Complex (IVC) Project, HLL Biotech Ltd., (HBL) at Chengalpattu in May 2012. However, the Project could not be implemented within the stipulated time and resulted in its cost escalation considerably. Efforts were also made to explore various options for operationalizing HBL for vaccine manufacture but no concrete result were found.

(b) & (c) : MoHFW took several steps to operationalize the Plant and an Expression of Interest was floated to find the strategic partners for operationalization of IVC in February,2021. On 26th March 2021, an e-tender cum Auction was published for selection of user for use of HBL facilities on 'as is where is' basis for production of Covid vaccines. However, though a few companies initially showed interest, but they did not participate in the bidding process.

(d) : The existing annual installed capacity of production of DPT Group of vaccines in the Pasteur Institute of India (PII), Coonoor, an autonomous body under Ministry, is being increased from 85 Million Doses to 130 million doses. Further, the GoI has allotted a land measuring 30 acres from the MoHUA for establishment of a new Viral Vaccine Manufacturing Unit at Coimbatore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 792 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Himcare Health Scheme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 792 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2024

## HIMCARE HEALTH SCHEME

## 792. SHRI SURESH KUMAR KASHYAP:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state;

- (a) whether Himcare health scheme is being run in Himachal Pradesh;
- (b) whether any budget has been sanctioned by the Union Government in this regard;
- (c) if so, the number of beneficiaries under the said scheme; and
- (d) whether the scheme has been discontinued recently?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) to (d): Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is the largest publicly funded health protection scheme in the world which aims to provide health cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to 12 crore families.

As per information received from Government of Himachal Pradesh, Mukhya Mantri Himachal Health Care Scheme (HIMCARE) has been launched by the State in 2019 for the beneficiaries who are not covered under AB-PMJAY or State Government Medical Reimbursement Policy.

As on 15.07.2024, a total of 8.60 lakh patients have been benefited under the said scheme. The scheme has not been discontinued.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 789 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Programme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Haribhai Patel

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 789 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2024

## NATIONALSICKLE CELLANAEMIAELIMINATION PROGRAMME

## 789. SHRI HARIBHAI PATEL:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state;

(a) whether the Government has suitably addressed the health challenges posed by sickle cell disease, particularly among tribal population of the country and if so, the details thereof;

- (b) the details of the number of tribals who have been screened for sickle cell anaemia out of expected screening target of 8 crore under forty years of age in the next three years under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Programme; and
- (c) the details of the efforts being made by the Government for successfully attaining the aforementioned target of screening of about 8 crore tribals?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (c): Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disease which affects the whole life of patient. It is more common in the tribal population of India, but occurs in non-tribals too. It not only causes anaemia but also pain crisis, reduced growth and affects many organs like lungs, heart, kidney, eyes, bones and the brain.

To eliminate sickle cell disease, Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission has been launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister from Madhya Pradesh on 1st July, 2023. The objectives of the Mission are provision of affordable, accessible and quality care to all Sickle Cell Diseased patients, reduction in the prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease through awareness creation, targeted screening of 7 crore people till year 2025-26 in the age group of 0-40 years in affected 278 districts of tribal areas and counselling through collaborative efforts of central ministries and State governments. Till 30.06.2024, a total of 3,55,50,230 population in the 17 identified States have been screened and uploaded on the portal by States.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a National Sickle cell portal i.e.

https://sickle.nhm.gov.in where achievement of screening can be accessed.

Through Ministry of Tribal Affairs, awareness and counseling material have been developed. IEC and media activities are adopted for propagation of awareness of disease, screening and management. State Governments have to play an important role in implementation of mission activities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 788 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Evacuation Programmes for Indians
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-788

ANSWERED ON- 26/07/2024

## EVACUATION PROGRAMMES FOR INDIANS

788. SHRI TATKARE SUNIL DATTATREY

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-

(a) whether the Government has undertaken any evacuation programmes for safe return of Indian citizens from other countries in the recent past; (b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years;

(c) whether the Government has any plan to appoint special officers at sensitive Indian embassies for facing any emergency situation; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a & b) Vande Bharat Mission: 3.20 crore people (disembarkation-1.60 crore & embarkation  1.60   crore)   have   been   facilitated   during   COVID   under 'Vande Bharat Mission' including the Air Bubble arrangements till March 2022.

Operation Devi Shakti: A total of 669 individuals have been evacuated from Afghanistan under 'Operation Devi Shakti' by 6 IAF and Air India flights. This comprises 448 Indians and 206 Afghans, which includes members of the Afghan Hindu/Sikh community and 15 foreign nationals. Operation Ganga: 18,282 Indian nationals mainly students were brought back to India from Ukraine at Government of India's cost by 90 flights, of which 76 were commercial flights and 14 IAF flights in February and March 2022. Operation Kaveri:  4,097 people (including 136 foreigners)  were brought back to India from Sudan with the help of 18 IAF sorties, 5 trips of Indian Navy ships and 20 commercial flights at Government of India's cost under 'Operation Kaveri'. This includes 108 Indian nationals moved through Sudan's land borders with Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia and South Sudan. Operation Ajay: A total of 1343 people including 1309 Indian nationals, 14 OCI card holders and 20 Nepalese have returned to India from Israel in 6 special flights under Operation Ajay at Government of India's cost. Operation   Indravati:   The   operation   was   launched   in   March   2024   to evacuate Indian nationals from Haiti amidst civil unrest. A total of 17 Indian nationals were safely evacuated from Haiti to Dominican Republic by helicopters. Humanitarian   Airlift   Operation   from   Kuwait: A   major   fire   incident occurred in a labour housing facility in Kuwait on 12 June 2024, in which 45

Indians lost their lives.   The mortal remains of the 45 deceased Indian nationals were brought back to India from Kuwait by a special IAF C-130 aircraft. (c   &   d)   All   Indian   Missions/Consulates   have   a   Consular   wing,   which   is headed by a Consular officer, to deal with emergency situations. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 783 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: OPD for Empanelled Private Hospitals under CGHS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 783 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH JULY, 2024

## OPD FOR EMPANELLED PRIVATE HOSPITALS UNDER CGHS

## 783. SMT. MALAROY:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- a) Whether the Government has any plan to revise the rates including that of OPD for empanelled private hospitals under CGHS;
- b) If so, the details thereof;
- c) Whether the Government is aware that many times medicine are not available in CGHS dispensary; and
- d) if so, the steps taken/to be taken by the Government to resolve the said issue?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) to (d) A Committee was constituted for revision of rates of Investigations and Procedures under CGHS, which has submitted report on 03.06.2024.

In CGHS Wellness Centres, essential medicines are available. The medicines in Bulk are procured from Medical Stores Organization (the Central Purchase Organization of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare), and direct supplies from distributors of Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana. In case any particular medicine, prescribed by the specialist is not readily available at any Wellness center, the same is procured through Authorised Local Chemist (ALC) and supplied to the beneficiary. Lifesaving medicines like Chemotherapy medicines for treatment of cancer are procured from Medical Store Depot (MSD) and are supplied directly to the beneficiary.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 782 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Eradication of TB
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Manickam Tagore B

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 782 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 th JULY, 2024

## ERADICATION OF TB

## 782: SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the country is experiencing a shortage of drugs essential for treating drug sensitive tuberculosis (DS-TB) and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether an uninterrupted supply of quality assured anti-TB drugs is acknowledge as an essential component of its DOTS strategy and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the shortage of anti-TB drugs leads to a situation of treatment interruption and a very high risk of developing resistance in the country and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government has received representations in this regard from the activists working on eradication of TB in the country and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to remove the shortage of anti TB drugs?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) to (e) Adequate availability and uninterrupted supply of anti-TB drugs are vital components of the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) conducts regular assessment to monitor stock levels across states /UTs. Release Orders / Transfers Orders are issued routinely from central level to the states and UTs to replenish the stock position of anti TB drugs. Additionally, States and UTs have been equipped with resources under NHM for local procurement of anti-tuberculosis drugs in limited quantities, to address any emergent needs promptly. Central TB Division of MoHFW receives representations from citizens informing about possible shortages and takes prompt action through release of central stock of drugs or re-allocation of drugs, inter-state / intra-state in consultation with State concerned.

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