(a) the number of insured persons under ESI cover at present in
the country;
(b) the break-up of such figure, State-wise;
(c) the ratio of hospitals for the insured persons in Bihar;
(d) whether the hospitals are less in number than the requirement
in the State;
(e) if so, whether any review is likely to be done to assess the
need for providing more medical facilities in the States; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF LABOUR ( DR. SATYANARAYAN JATIYA )
(a): 86,01,100 ( as on 31-3-2000).
(b): The requisite information is annexed.
(c) & (d): There are three ESI hospitals with 152 beds in Bihar
meant for providing medical care and treatment to 76,930 Insured
persons. The bed occupancy of ESI hospitals in Bihar is very low and
as such there is no shortage of hospital beds for insured persons in
Bihar.
(e) & (f): The requirement of new ESI Hospitals at a particular
place is assessed by the State Government and the same is sanctioned
on need basis by the ESIC keeping in view the norms/guidelines
evolved in this regard from time to time.