(a): whether stem cell therapy has since been introduced in curing various diseases prevalent in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the norms laid down for treatment by this therapy; and
(c) the names of the States and the major hospitals where the treatment with this system is in vogue and the funds allocated so tar in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI S. GANDHISELVAN)
(a) to (c): Except Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) for haematological disorders and
haemotological cancers, Stem Cell Therapy is still experimental Till date there is no approved
indication using stem cell as standard therapy. Central Government does not maintain information
of hospitals in India treating patients using stem cells.