Centre has expressed concern over the situation arising out of outbreak of jaundice in Shimla and urged the state government to take necessary steps. <br/><br/>In a tweet, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said, the Ministry is monitoring the situation closely and have already offered all assistance to the Himachal Pradesh government. He also urged to take all necessary steps by improving sanitation and checking supply of contaminated water.<br/><br/>Mr Nadda informed that a team of National Centre for Disease Control under the Health Ministry had already visited the affected areas last month to assess the situation and give expert advice. <br/><br/>The Minister said, an amount of 70 lakh rupees has been sanctioned for Indian Council of Medical Research to conduct a study so that recurrence of this situation can be avoided.