Question : PHARMACY DEGREE COLLEGES



(a) whether the Union Government proposes to open new pharmacy degree colleges particularly for girls in the country;

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

(c) whether the Union Government has received any proposals from the State Governments including the State Government of Gujarat for the setting up of new pharmacy degree colleges in their respective States;

(d) if so, the details thereof for the last one year and the current year, location wise and State/UT-wise; and

(e) the time by which these proposals are likely to be approved?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. GANDHISELVAN)

(a): No.

(b): Does not arise.

(c) to (e): No proposal from any State Government has been received by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for setting up of new pharmacy degree colleges.