Question : Promotion of Occupational Therapy

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to promote Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in the country;

(b) whether the Government proposes to implement the Seventh Pay Commission report to Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government proposes to establish a National Council for Occupational Therapy; and

(e) if so, the details and salient features thereof along with the time by which the said Council is likely to be set up?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)
(a): A handbook of Model Curriculum for Physiotherapy has been prepared and uploaded on the website of the Ministry. It has also been sent to all States/UTs for adoption.

(b) & (c): 7th CPC recommendations have been implemented for employees of Central Government offices in so far as pay scales are concerned.

(d) & (e): No separate Central Council for Occupational Therapy is under consideration yet.