(a) whether the Government have set up a Committee to consider the demand of Public Health Workers of the country to raise their honorarium;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government have set up a Committee to consider the demand of Public Health Workers of the country to raise their honorarium;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. C.P. THAKUR)
(a)to(c) Yes, Sir. An expert committee was set up, under the Chairmanship of Dr. P.K. Umashankar, to look into various aspects of the V.H.G. scheme including honorarium. The committee in the process exchanged views with various State Govts. And Village Health Guide Associations. The Committee has since submitted its report upon which views of various Ministries/ Departments were sought. A cabinet note is soon being sent in the matter, for a final decision.