Question : ASSISTANCE TO INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE



(a) whether the Government have given financial assistance to Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary; and

(b) if so, the details of assistance provided during the last three years and likely to be provided during 1999-2000?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SHRI N.T. SHANMUGAM)

(a) `Health` being a State subject, Central Government has no scheme under which financial assistance is given for setting up medical colleges in the public or private sector.

(b) In view of (a) above, question does not arise.