(a) the total amount demanded and released to Maharashtra particularly to Nasik under National T.B. Control Programme during 1999-2000;
(b) whether the Government of Maharashtra has sought additional allocations to control this disease in the State;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the action taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. RITA VERMA)
(a) The amount released to the State of Maharashtra during 1999-2000 is as under:-
(in Rs. lakhs)(b) & (c ) No, Sir.
Cash grant for purchase of sputum negative drugs 284.26 Commodity grant of anti-TB drugs 573.17 Grants-in-aid to State/District TB Societies of Maharashtra 102.71
TOTAL 960.14
The amount of grant-in-aid to Nasik District Society is Rs.55,57,000/-.