Question : FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AYUSH DISPENSARIES



(a) whether the Union Government has received proposals from the State Governments for financial assistance for supply of essential medicines to AYUSH dispensaries in the rural and backward areas; and

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

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) Yes.

(b) On the basis of proposals received from the State Governments, financial assistance is being given to AYUSH Dispensaries under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Development of AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries being implemented by the Department of AYUSH. The Statement showing financial assistance given to the States during the year 2009-10 and current year (upto 31st July, 2010) is given at Annexure.