Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes establishment of more Drug-Related Hospital emergency rooms;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) whether the Government is considering increasing the number of affordable rehabilitation centres for the victims of drug abuse?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)
(a)&(b): There is no such proposal for establishment of more drug-related hospital emergency rooms in view of the ability of Government hospitals to manage the drug- related emergency.
(c): Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment under a Central Scheme of Assistance for Prevention of alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse, has provision for financial assistance to eligible Non-Governmental Organizations, Panchyati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies for running and maintenance of Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs).