Question : FUNDS FOR ISM AND H

(a) the amount allocated by the Government for the development of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy during the Ninth Five Year Plan;

(b) whether more funds have been sanctioned for the development of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy during the Tenth Five Year Plan; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI A. RAJA)

(a) The total allocation for the Ninth Five Year Plan was Rs.364.43 crores.

(b) & (c) Yes, Sir. For the Tenth Five Year Plan, the allocation is Rs. 775.00 crores.