Homeopathic Unit Under Central Government Health Scheme
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 1028
ANSWERED ON: 22.11.2019
Homeopathy Unit at CGHS Dispensary
Devji Mansingram Patel Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has received a large number of representations/ requests from various quarters including Members of Parliament, CGHS beneficiaries etc. for opening of a homeopathy unit in Dispensary No. 73 situated at Sector 5, Gurgaon since its opening, till-date, if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government is aware that no action has been taken in the matter so far and the said dispensary is still devoid of this facility despite many such representations/requests;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken/to be taken to initiate the setting up of homeopathy unit at the said dispensary to overcome the difficulties/hardships being faced by the CGHS beneficiaries/patients?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)
(a) to (d): Yes. Requests for opening of a homeopathy unit at CGHS Wellness Centre No. 73 located at Sector-5, Gurgaon have been received from Members of Parliament (MP)/ ex-MPs forwarding therewith representation(s) from some association and CGHS beneficiaries.
One Homeopathy Unit at the said Wellness Centre has been approved by the Government. Action has been initiated to make it functional.