Question : Arogya Centres

Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the Arogya Centres operational across the country, State/ UT-wise including Gujarat;

(b) whether the need of Ayush doctors are increasing at these centres in the country, if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise along with the action taken/being taken by the Government in this regard;

(c) whether the Government is in the process of identifying some Arogya Centres to deliver traditional medicinal services at the grass-root level; and

(d) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise and the time by which these are likely to be identified?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) to (d): Public Health is a State subject. Setting up of Arogya Centres comes under purview of State/UT Governments. However, Central Government is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) in the country including Gujarat under which there is a provision of financial assistance to States/UTs for setting up of AYUSH Wellness Centres including Yoga & Naturopathy. State/UT Government including Gujarat may avail eligible financial assistance by projecting the same through State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) as per NAM guideline.
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