Question : SETTING UP OF GERIATRIC WARDS



(a) whether the Union Government has set up the Geriatric Research Centre in Tamil Nadu;

(b) if so, whether the Central Government proposes to set up geriatric wards in all Government hospitals across the country;

(c) if so, the estimated amount of fund required for this purpose; and

(d) the time likely to be taken to set up such wards in all the Government hospitals in the country?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINSTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT (SHRI D. NAPOLEON)

(a) No Sir.

(b) Presently there is no proposal to set up geriatric wards in all Government hospitals across the country.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) Does not arise.