(a) whether cases of misuse of certain drugs in the country has come to the notice of the
Government;
(b) if so,the details thereof;and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether cases of misuse of certain drugs in the country has come to the notice of the
Government;
(b) if so,the details thereof;and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) & (b) The reports of misuse of Ketamine in the country were received earlier by the
Government.Ketamine is used for the induction of Dissociative Anesthesia and is a prescription
drug under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules,1945.
(c) The Narcotics Control Bureau had sought the consent of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on
their proposal to put the drug Ketamine under the purview of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances (NDPS) Act.The required consent has been given.