Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is planning to set up Ayurveda Health Clinics across the country to boost the rural health;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of the other facilities being provided in the Primary Health Centres?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) to (c) Public Health is a State subject. Setting up of Ayurveda Health Clinics comes under purview of State/UT Governments. However, Central Government is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) across the country including rural area to boost the health services through the following activities:
(i) Co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centers (PHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs).
(ii) Up gradation of exclusive State Government AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries.
(iii) Setting up of up to 50 bedded integrated AYUSH Hospital.
(iv) Supply of essential drugs to AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries.
Through these centres AYUSH healthcare services and medicines including Ayurveda are being provided to the public.
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