Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to revamp the existing licencing policy for AYUSH medicines;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the details of existing AYUSH treatment facilities in Bihar?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) & (b): Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 have exclusive provisions for regulation, quality control and manufacturing of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathic (ASU&H) medicines under license. Central Government makes and amends these provisions in consultation with the respective Drugs Technical Advisory Board following a stipulated procedure and the State Governments are responsible to enforce these provisions including grant and renewal of license for manufacturing ASU&H medicines. As of now, Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with National Informatics Centre, is developing e-aushadhi portal to introduce online licensing system for ASU&H medicines manufacturers in the states.
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(c): As per available information, following are the details of existing AYUSH treatment facilities in Bihar state-
System Hospitals & beds Dispensaries Registered practitioners
Ayurveda 5 hospitals with 540 beds 1082 96841
Unani 1 hospital with 200 beds 449 7123
Homoeopathy 2 hospitals with 210 beds 644 32506
Total 8 hospitals with 950 beds 2175 136470
In addition, 1384 AYUSH facilities are co-located in District Hospitals and other health centres under National Health Mission.
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