Question : SETTING UP OF CGHS DISPENSARIES

(a) the number of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) dispensaries opened in the country during the last three years, State-wise;

(b) whether the Government is contemplating to open new CGHS dispensaries across the country; and

(c) if so, the details of places identified in various States including Madhya Pradesh?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) One dispensary at Shalimar Bagh in Delhi, which was sanctioned earlier, became operational on July 15, 2011.

(b) & (c) No, there is no proposal to expand Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to new locations or cities.