Summary:
The idea is to procure all drugs or medical equipment through a central body, on the lines of the system in Tamil Nadu," Sawant told TOI. The health department spends about 30% of its budget, Rs 2000 crore, on drugs and medical equipment. MUMBAI: The state health department has proposed to set up an exclusive corporation (Mahamandal) for procurement of medicines and medical equipment for all government departments. Following this, three health officials were suspended.Health care services are mainly covered by the departments of health and medical education. Besides the two, the departments of women and child welfare, tribal welfare, social justice, education and rural development also buy drugs for various schemes..