Writeup AP 2011-12 - Punjab State Planning Board

the state government. Salaries of the above two functionaries, one computer data operator,
one computer, TA/DA to visit the manufacturing units, testing of drug samples, training to
the State licensing authorities and drug inspectors will be met under the scheme for five
years. The state government will redeploy the existing ISM & H experts of the State as
licensing authorities of ISM & H and drug inspectors. Their salaries will be reimbursed
under the scheme alongwith other components. Revenue generated by undertaking
inspections, sample testing fee, fee for renewal of licence etc. would be utilized by the state
licensing authorities of ISM & H.
11.5.122 An outlay of Rs. 40.00 lac is provided for the 11th Five Year Plan. An
expenditure of Rs.7.95 lac was incurred during 2007-08. An outlay of Rs. 8.00 lac had been
provided in the Annual Plan 2008-09, against which an expenditure of Rs. 3.79 lac was
incurred. An outlay of Rs. 8.00 lac had been provided in the Annual Plan 2009-10, against
which an expenditure of Rs. 12.09 lac was incurred. An outlay of Rs. 1.00 lac had been
provided for the year 2010-11. A token provision of Rs. 1.00 lac is provided for the Annual
Plan 2011-12.
CS-20 Strengthening of drug testing laboratory at Patiala
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Outlay-Rs. 7.56 lac
11.5.123 It is obligatory under Drug and Cosmetic Act 1940/Rules 1945 to manufacture
quality drugs and also to provide standardized drugs to the consumers for maintaining good
health. The standardization of Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani drugs has not been fully achieved.
The level of modern drugs is very complex in nature. It is, therefore, necessary to strengthen
the State Drug Testing Laboratory at the Government level, so that quality and presence of
different constituents are properly identified. The advance tests like quantative estimation of
drugs could not be carried out because of lack of latest instruments and trained manpower.
11.5.124 An outlay of Rs. 150.00 lac is provided for the 11 th Five Year Plan. An outlay
Rs. 100.00 lac had been provided in the Annual Plan 2008-09 which is under utilization. An
outlay of Rs. 10.00 lac had been provided in the Annual Plan 2009-10, against which an
expenditure of Rs 2.44 lac was incurred. Against the approved outlay of Rs. 10.00 lac for
the year 2010-11, an expenditure of Rs 6.66 lac was incurred. An outlay of Rs. 7.56 lac is
provided for the Annual Plan 2011-12.