(a) the details of ESI Hospitals where Trauma Centres have been established, State-wise;
(b) whether the Government of Karnataka has requested to the Union Government for sanction and set up Trauma Centres at ESI Hospitals in the state;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI ASHOK PRADHAN)
(a): No separate Trauma Centres have been established. However, the facility is available as a Speciality in some ESI Hospitals.
(b) to (d): A proposal from the Government of Karnataka for setting up of a Trauma Centre in ESI Hospital, Indra Nagar at a cost of Rs.3.50 crore has been received in ESI Corporation. The matter is being examined by the ESIC, in consultation with the State Government.