Question : EXPIRED POLIO DROPS



(a) whether in many parts of the country, children were given Polio drops after its expiry dates during the last few years;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Union Government has asked the State Governments to submit a report in this regard; and

(d) the amount of money spent on Pulse Polio campaign during the last three years?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SMT.PANABAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) & (b) No, Sir.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) The amount spent on Pulse Polio campaign during the last three years.


Year Amount 2004-05 Rs. 925.00 Crores 2005-06 Rs. 918.08 Crores 2006-07 Rs.1064.61 Crores 2007-08(BE) Rs.1341.48 Crores