(a) whether the Government proposes to open a new Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Centre in West Bengal;
(b) if so, whether any preliminary work has been done to locate such an institute in West Bengal;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the time by which the said centre is likely to be opened?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND
EMPOWERMENT (SMT. SUBBULAKSHMI JAGADEESAN)
(a) It is proposed to set up two new District Disability Rehabilitation Centres (DDRCs) in West Bengal, one at Cooch Behar and the other at Birbhum. These centres, apart from other services, will also provide orthopaedic rehabilitation services.
(b) to (d) Primary responsibility to set up DDRC is of the State Government. The opening of the centre will depend on identification of implementing agency, providing of proper building and deployment of manpower by the District Administration.