Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:
(a) the details of Unani dispensaries and hospitals in the country;
(b) whether the number of Unani dispensaries and hospitals in the country is highly inadequate; and
(c) the steps Government proposes to take to open more Unani hospitals and dispensaries in the country?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a): The details of Unani dispensaries and hospitals in the country are furnished at Annexure.
(b) & (c): Public Health is being a State Subject, the provision of health care services including Unani dispensaries and hospitals is the primary responsibility of respective State/UT Governments. However, under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM), there is provision of financial assistance for setting up of upto 50 bedded integrated AYUSH hospital including Unani system. Accordingly, State/UT Governments are eligible for seeking grant-in-aid under this activity as per NAM guidelines.
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