(a) whether a special scheme is being implemented by the Government to promote the Indian systems of medicine and homoeopathy;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether a special scheme is being implemented by the Government to promote the Indian systems of medicine and homoeopathy;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. ANBUMANI RAMDOSS):
(a) and (b) Government have introduced a number of Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes to promote the indian
systems of medicine and Homoeopathy (ISM&H).The schemes include financial support for development of ISM&H
education institutions, hospitals and dispensaries in rural and backward areas, supply of medicinal kits,strengthening of
State Drug testing laboratories and pharmacies, assistance to drug manufacturing units obtaining GMP certification,
support to ISM&H industry for creation of quality control facilities etc.
(c) Question does not arise.