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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2149
TO BE ANSWERED ON 31ST JULY, 2026
ECHS FACILITIES IN MANGALURU
2149. SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA:
Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:
(a) the number of beneficiaries registered under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
(ECHS) in Dakshina Kannada district and the category, authorised manpower and medical
facilities available therein;
(b) the sanctioned strength and the actual strength of Medical Officers, Specialists, Paramedical
Staff and other staff at the said ECHS Polyclinic, category-wise;
(c) the number of hospitals, diagnostic centres, eye care centres and dental facilities empanelled
under ECHS in Mangaluru, specialty-wise, along with the number of applications for empanelment
that are presently pending under consideration;
(d) whether the Government has assessed the need for upgrading the ECHS Polyclinic at
Mangaluru and expanding the availability of specialist services and empanelled hospital coverage
in Dakshina Kannada for ECHS beneficiaries; and
(e) if so, the details thereof including the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in
this regard along with the timeline likely to be taken for implementation?
A N S W E R
MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SANJAY SETH)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(a) to (e) The total ECHS beneficiary base of Dakshina Kannada district is 5,980, including
dependents. ECHS Polyclinic, Mangaluru is functioning as a Type ‘D’ Polyclinic. The authorised
strength of 15 is filled up through contractual personnel as per laid down policy.
There are nine empanelled hospitals providing heathcare services including dental, eye care
and various diagnostic services to ECHS beneficiaries in Dakshina Kannada district.
ECHS Polyclinic, Mangaluru has a Daily Average Sick Report of 63. The requirement for
upgradation of polyclinics are reviewed periodically based on the beneficiary strength and the
Daily Average Sick Report.
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