- Guidelines issued for spending the funds on various items till March 31, 2024
By Our Correspondent
Lucknow: To ensure no shortage of funds concerning the health of the poor and needy, the Yogi government has given administrative and financial approval of an advance amount of Rs 100 crore as state share for the smooth operation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana under the Medical Department (Family Welfare). Guidelines have been issued to spend this amount on various items by March 31, 2024.
Approval given with various conditions and restrictions
The state government has given financial approval for the expenditure on 42 standard items of social security and welfare programs, other social security and welfare programs, other insurance schemes, and the Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission. However, this approval is subject to various conditions and restrictions concerning the allocated funds.
According to the provisions mentioned in the financial regulation, the government employee or officer responsible for the withdrawal of the funds will be accountable for their proper utilization and will also be held responsible in case of any loss.
Additionally, the Director General of Family Welfare has been directed to ensure that by March 31, 2024, this amount as well as all previously allocated advance amounts have been adjusted. The DG will also be responsible for informing the government of the adjustment.
Furthermore, the government’s consent will be required for any other advance payment. Adequate financial regulations will be adhered to while utilizing the fund, and the expenditure will be made for the designated purpose as specified.
The accrued interest will be deposited in the treasury from the day the funds are released to the institutions till they are actually utilized by them.
Millions of people are benefiting from the scheme
It is noteworthy that in this scheme started by the Government of India, along with the Center, the states also provide funds on their behalf. In the past six years, the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has been successfully implemented in Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana has also been launched in UP.
Through the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana, about 9 crore beneficiaries are being given free medical benefits up to Rs 5 lakh per beneficiary over the course of 6 years. Additionally, the state government is also running various programs in the medical sector, benefiting the people.
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