(a) whether the Government are taking special measures to increase awareness among people for Indian system of medicine and homoeopathy treatment;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the funds spent by the Government for creating awareness among people for Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy Treatment during 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002- 2003?
MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The Government is creating awareness about Indian
Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy Treatment through print
and audio-visual media, distribution of publicity material,
holding exhibitions and conferences and participation in
health melas.
(c) The funds spent by the Government for creating
awareness among people for Indian Systems of Medicine &
Homoeopathy Treatment are as under:
Year Rs. (in lakhs)
2000-2001 357.34 2001-2002 208.24 2002-2003 480.34