Question : COASTAL HEALTH PROGRAMME

(a) whether any coastal health programme has been incorporated in the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM); and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b) The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) has no specific programme on health care in coastal areas. However, the NRHM envisages improving health delivery in all areas, including coastal areas.