Question : NURSING CELL



(a) whether qualitative nursing services are available in all the Government hospitals in the country, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(b) whether the Government has extended assistance of setting up of Nursing Cell at the State/UT level and, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;

(c) the funds allocated/proposed to be allocated for the above purpose during the 11th Five Year Plan period, State/UT-wise; and

(d) the further measures being taken by the Government for upgradation/ strengthening/establishment of Nursing Cell in every State/UT?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

(a): Health is a State subject and States are responsible to provide qualitative nursing services in all the Government Hospitals.

(b) to (d): Under the scheme of Upgradation/strengthening of Nursing Services, the Government has released an amount of Rs. 14.90 crore to 14 States and 1 Union Territory for setting up of Nursing Cells. Details are given at Annexure.

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