(a) whether the present number of CGHS dispensaries are not adequate for Central Government Employees working in Tamil Nadu;
(b) if so, the steps taken or proposed to be taken to open more CGHS dispensaries in Tamil Nadu particularly in Villupuram district; and
(c) if so, the time by when these dispensaries are likely to be opened ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)
(a)to(c): In Tamil Nadu State, Chennai is the only city
where CGHS facilities are available. Adequate number of
CGHS dispensaries, etc. is available under CGHS Chennai as
per details given below:-
Allopathic dispensaries Fourteen Polyclinic Two Laboratories Two Dental Unit One Ayurvedic Unit One Homoeopathic Unit One Siddha Unit OneThe Central Govt. employees living in non-CGHS areas (which includes non-CGHS areas in Tamil Nadu) automatically get medical facilities as per provisions under the Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944.