Question : ESI HOSPITALS IN MAHARASHTRA



(a) whether the Government of Maharashtra has requested the Union Government for setting up ESI hospitals in the State;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the funds allocated to the State for this purpose?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI K. CHANDRASEKHAR RAO)

(a): No, Sir. At present, no such request is pending.

(b) & (c): Do not arise in view of (a) above.