Question : BRANCHES OF CCRUM

(a) the details of the branches of theCentral Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), State/UT-wise;

(b) the details of the major activitiesundertaken by them and the achievements made as a result thereof in the field ofdevelopment of drugs to combat variousdiseases in the country;

(c) whether cases of mismanagement andmisappropriation of resources in variousbranches of CCRUM including those inDelhi have come to the notice of theGovernment;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the actiontaken/proposed by the Governmentthereon; and

(e) the steps being taken by theGovernment to ensure that the branches of CCRUM provide proper, efficient andtimely services to the patients?

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a)& (b): The details of Institutes/ Units/ Centres of Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) along with the major activities and the achievements with respect to drug development are given at Annexure-I and Annexure-II respectively.

(c) & (d): The information is given at Annexure-III.

(e): Though main mandate of CCRUM is to undertake research in Unani system of medicine, various Institutes/ Units/ Centres of the Council provide health care facilities to the patients seeking Unani treatment for their ailments. To further improve functioning, these Institutes/ Units/ Centres have been strengthened.