Question : OPENING OF CGHS DISPENSARIES

(a) whether the Union Government has received proposals from the Sate Governments including the Government of Madhya Pradesh for opening of CGHS dispensaries in their respective States;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(c) the action taken by the Union Government thereon?

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) to (c): Requests of State Governments were received only for opening of CGHS dispensaries in Shimla and Gandhinagar.Due to resource constraint CGHS is unable to expand to areas presently not covered by it.