Question : OUTSOURCING OF PATHOLOGY AND RADIOLOGY SERVICES



(a) whether the Government contemplates to give sanction to Indian companies for outsourcing pathology and radiology services to India ;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of the outsourcing services in the health sector that are presently available in India ;

(d) whether the Government has made any stipulations to ensure decent employment opportunities and free and fair practices in outsourcing services;

(e) if so, the details in this regard; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) to (f): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.