(a) the details of Homoeopathic, Ayurvedic and Unani medicines exported so far during last three years country-wise and value-wise; and
(b) the details of steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government for promoting expert of medicines of Indian Medical System?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. C.P. THAKUR)
(a): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Lok Sabha.
(b): For promoting, export, Government have taken following steps:
i) Government have given exemption on labelling and packing of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (ASU) drugs for export under Rule-161 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
ii) For assurance of quality of ASU drugs Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for ASU drugs has been notified.
iii) Draft Notification of Rule 160 for making provision for recognising private Drug Testing Laboratories (DTL) for testing ASU drugs has been issued.
iv) The Government is extending marketing development assistance for exporters including Homoeopathic, Unani and Ayurvedic for competing in Foreign market through participation in overseas fares, exhibitions for mounting trade delegation and for conducting market surveys in foreign countries.