(a) whether Karnataka has sought Central grant to improve the quality of Primary Health Centres in the State during 2000-2001; and
(b) if so, the amount of grant sought provided to the State for the purpose during 2000-2001?
(a) whether Karnataka has sought Central grant to improve the quality of Primary Health Centres in the State during 2000-2001; and
(b) if so, the amount of grant sought provided to the State for the purpose during 2000-2001?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI N.T. SHANMUGAM)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The proposals for Civil Works, to make provision and upgradation of labour room, water supply and or electric facilities etc. in the Primary Health Centres, under Reproductive and Child health Programme have been received from Government of Karnataka and an amount of Rs. 1.9 crores has already been released during 1997-98. A proposal for Rs. 8.3 crores for Major Civil Works is under consideration.
In addition World bank assisted India Population Project-IX is also under implementation in Karnataka since June 1994. The Project envisages construction of 100 and renovation of 330 Primary Health Centres. Out of this, 280 Primary Health Centres have already been renovated and 22 are in process of construction.
An expenditure of Rs. 60.20 crores has already been incurred by the State Government. During 2000-2001 grants for the State are yet to be released.