Question : RASHTRIYA AROGYA NIDHI SCHEME



(a) the details of financial assistance provided by the Government under Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi Scheme during the last three years and the current year alongwith the number of patients benefited therefrom, State-wise, number-wise;

(b) whether the Government has conducted any audit in this regard during the said period;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a): Details are given in Annexure-I and Annexure-II.

(b) & (d): Annual audit is conducted by Office of Comptroller and Auditor General of India and audit certificate is laid in the Parliament as part of Annual Report.