GMCH 2026: RAJYA SABHA QUESTION NO. 603 DATED
Executive Summary & Official Notification
2025=19
2024=16 and
conducted cochlear implant cases in the
However, the department has
patients.
aids and financial assistance to the
run at GMCH providing implants, hearing
There is no Central/ State Scheme being
assistance norms;
schemes, waiting lists and financial are eligible) from their respective states.
– number provided under central/state various NGOs and through ESI (if they
Society, Social Welfare Department
assistive hearing devices) in Chandigarh
Swasthya Karyakaram (RBSK), Red Cross
prescription hearing aids and artificial/
Disable Person (ADIP), Rashtriya Bal
implants, bone-anchored devices,
Government Scheme i.e. Assistance to
and assistive hearing devices (cochlear
are being guided to get it th rough
provisioning mechanisms for implants
cochlear implant and hearing aid devices
b. The details of availability and
Patients visiting the ENT OPD requiring
accessible.
Wheelchair & Mobility Aid
Parking of vehicle is earmarked.
Washroom are assessable.
Wards are accessible.
Indoor Health care, Life and
of the latest audits:
laboratories are accessible.
signage, digital accessibility) and dates
Clinical Area and diagnostic
(ramps, accessible, toilets, low counters,
Payment area is accessible
percentage found fully accessible
Waiting area is accessible.
Chandigarh – number of offices audited,
Reception is accessible.
Campaign) in public offices in
zone present.
Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India
accessories arrival and departure
a. The extent of coverage of the Sugamya Compliance regarding
Sr. No. Question Reply
Subject: RAJYA SABHA QUESTION NO. 603 DATED 03.02.2026.
devices?
repair/ maintenance of assistive hearing
standards, local availability and ti mely
d. The steps being taken to ensure equality
last two years; and
actions taken in Chandigarh during the
supply complaints, and corrective
mechanism for accessibility and device -
Year 2025=1
Year 2024=6
Hearing aids cases in
covered under the JSSK scheme.
to these patients as they were already
Ayushmaan Bharat was not applicable
Casarean section. Therefore,
30 years were done along with
Ayushman Bharat Scheme? hysterectomy in the age group of 20-
the above ones) were covered under the Scheme, as our data shows that
d. Details of the number of procedures (out of These patients are covered under JSSK
Other Backward class communities and
belong to Scheduled caste, Scheduled Tribe or
c. If, so, the details of the number of women who No data regarding caste in maintained
Total in last 5 years 18
2025 05
along with Casarean section)
2024 Nil
Hysterectomy-Hysterectomy was performed
facilities for the past five years (Casearen
2023 03
and 30 conducted at Govt. vs Private Medical 2022 03
undertaken by women between the ages of 20 2021 07
b. Details of the number of hysterectomies Year Number
and 30 over the past five years. State/UT wise
undertaken by women between the ages of 20
data on the number of hysterectomies
a. Whether the Ministry monitors or collects Yes
Question Reply
Provisionally Admitted Starred Questions
Subject: Reply of Submission of Information Regarding Rajya Sabha
global markets and if so, the details thereof?
promote tourism destination of India in domestic and
e. whether the Government has taken any initiative to
and if so, the details and timelines thereof and
measures to promote India as a global medical tourism hub
and Tourism proposes to implement policy or incentive
Ministries of Health and Family Welfare and Commerce
d. Whether the Government, in coordination with the
among stakeholders and if so, the details thereof:
accreditation, pricing transparency and coordination
facilitation, infrastructure gaps, international
affecting the growth of medical tourism, such as visa
c. Whether the Government has identified key challenges
the details thereof.
from medical tourism during the last five years and if so,
country especially in Gujarat a
Candidates reporting for institute admission or physical document verification must carry original copies along with self-attested photocopies of the following credentials:
Official Document Download
Direct Document Link: Download GMCH 2026: RAJYA SABHA QUESTION NO. 603 DATED PDF
Official Source: Access original notification details directly on the Official GMCH Counselling Portal.
Confused About College Admissions?
Get expert advice on college selection, admission chances, and career path in a personalized counselling session.
Book a Counselling Slot
Select Date
Pick a Slot