Question : Siddha System of Medicine

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

(a) the details of facilities provided for treatment through Siddha system of medicine in the country;

(b) the details of Central Government Health Scheme dispensaries where these facilities are available at present, State/UT and location-wise; and

(c) the details of steps being taken to provide these facilities in those parts of the country where such facilities are not being provided at present?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE(IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)


(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House



STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO RAJYA SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 102* FOR 9TH FEBRUARY, 2018


(a) & (b) The Ministry has established Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS), which is an apex organization for research and providing healthcare facilities in the Siddha system of medicine and treatment. Further, the Government has also established National Institute of Siddha, (NIS) Chennai, an autonomous body under Ministry of AYUSH which is a premier institute of Siddha in the country to develop high standards of teaching, training, research and to provide medical care through Siddha system of medicine and treatment.

In addition to above, under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, consultation and OPD (Out Patient Department) medicines are provided at the Siddha Units. The details of the facilities provided by CCRS, NIS and CGHS for treatment under Siddha system in the country is given at Annexure.

Apart from above, health units under state governments also provide Siddha healthcare facilities as under:-
i. Tamil Nadu State: - The health care services through Siddha are being extended through a network of Major hospitals, Maternal and child health hospitals, District Headquarters hospitals, Taluk hospitals, Non-Taluk hospitals, Primary Health Centres, Rural Dispensaries, Employees State Insurance (ESI) hospitals, Tribal dispensaries, Mobile Medical Units, and National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) wings at Government Primary Health Centres (PHC) in Tamil Nadu. Two Government Siddha medical colleges and seven private Siddha medical colleges in Tamil Nadu provide Siddha health care services and also impart education.

ii. Kerala State: - Govt. Siddha hospital / Siddha dispensaries and NRHM wings provide Siddha Health care services. One private Siddha Medical College and Hospital is available in the state.

iii. Puducherry: - Siddha Medical Services are provided through Primary Health Centres (PHC) and National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) wings.

iv. New Delhi:- One Siddha dispensary is functioning under Delhi Government.
(c) The Government of India under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission provides financial assistance to States/UTs for the following activities:-
i. Co-location of AYUSH facilities including Siddha at Primary Health Centers (PHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Districts Hospitals (DHs).
ii. Upgradation of exclusive State Government AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries including Siddha.
iii. Supply of essential AYUSH medicine including Siddha for Hospitals and Dispensaries.
iv. Setting up of up to 50 bedded integrated AYUSH Hospital including Siddha.

Further, the following Steps have been taken by the Ministry of AYUSH to launch Siddha units in other parts of the country where Siddha medical facilities are not available:-

i. New Siddha Unit in Tirupati: Detailed project report (DPR) has been obtained from Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) to establish a Siddha Clinical Research Unit in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

ii. CCRS participates in AROGYA Fairs & Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities all over the country and provides Siddha healthcare services to the general public.