Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:
(a) whether any proposal is under consideration of the Government to set up a National Institute of Medicinal Plants and National Institute of Geriatrics;
(b) if so, the estimated cost and the locations identified for setting up of the same; and
(c) the time by which these institutes are likely to be set up?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) to (c): The proposal to set up a National Institute of Medicinal Plants is under consideration of this Ministry. However, the details are still being worked out and no timeframe can be prescribed at this stage.
There is no proposal under consideration for establishment of the National Institute of Geriatrics under this Ministry.
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