Question : HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FOR ELDERS AND WEAKER SECTIONS



(a) whether health care facilities for elders and the weaker sections of society in the country are insufficient;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government have formulated any scheme recently to improve and provide free medical facilities to the elders and the people of weaker sections of society particularly in the State of Punjab and J&K;

(d) if so, the details of scheme alongwith the fund allocated for this purpose thereof during the current year, State-wise;

(e) if not, whether the Government contemplate to take some measures to provide adequate health care facilities to elders and people of weaker sections; and

(f) if so, details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. RITA VERMA)

(a)to(f): No, Sir. Do not arise.