Question : SETTING UP OF CGHS CENTRES

(a) the total number of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) allopathic and Indian system of medicine dispensaries/hospitals functional in the country separately along with the steps taken by the Government to modernize these dispensaries/hospitals, State/UT-wise;

(b) the total budget allocation/ expenditure for CGHS wellness centres for allopathic and Indian system of medicines including Siddha separately along with the expenditure incurred on purchase of medicines during each of the last three years and the current year;

(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure purchase or medicines under CGHS in transparent manner;

(d) whether the Government proposes to expand CGHS to cover new cities/areas by opening new allopathic/AYUSH dispensaries/hospitals and increase the CGHS empanelled hospitals where CGHS facility are not available and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; and

(e) whether the Government proposes to provide round the clock facilities at the CGHS wellness centres/hospitals in the country and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a): The list of total number of CGHS dispensaries (known as Wellness Centres) and hospitals State/UT wise is placed at Annexure I.

The following initiatives have been taken to modernize them ;

a) All the CGHS dispensaries have been computerized. All the transactions for medicines are done online thereby making the system transparent and minimizing the delay in issue of medicines. The beneficiaries can also view online the history of medicines issued to them.

b) CGHS plastic cards have been issued to the beneficiaries enabling them to avail the facilities from any CGHS wellness centre.

c) SMS alert system on issue of medicines to CGHS beneficiaries on the mobile phone has been initiated to act as deterrent against pilferage of medicines by unscrupulous elements.

d) Introduction of Biometric system for recording attendance has been introduced in few CGHS Wellness centres to ensure punctuality.

e) SMS alert on issue of permission letter to CGHS pensioner beneficiaries on issue of permission letter through computers.

(b):

 
 Financial	Total	Total Expenditure	Total Expenditure Year	Allocation	on Allopathic	on Indian System	Medicines	of Medicines 2011-12	1494.25	962.03	5.53 2012-13	1689.76	967.68	6.78 2013-14	1724.45	969.27	8.03 2014-15	1726.20	671.63	3.40