Question : CENTRALLY SPONSORED HEALTH SCHEMES PROGRAMMES

(a) whether the Government has made any assessment regarding proper implementation of various centrally sponsored health schemes/programmes in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the achievements made under these schemes/programmes, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the Government has received some proposals from the States/ UTs for allocation of more funds under these schemes; and

(d) if so, the details of such proposals and the action taken by the Government on each proposal, State/UT-wise?

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

(a) Yes.

(b) The Central Government assesses and reviews the progress and achievements made under various Centrally Sponsored Schemes/Programmes from time to time through periodic review meetings, visits and monthly/quarterly progress report etc. for the proper implementation and monitoring of these schemes/programmes. The details of such Centrally Sponsored Schemes/Programmes along with the achievements and proposals received for more funds are being collected.

(c) & (d) Specific requests have been received from some of the States like Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir, Lakshadweep for allocation of more funds under NRHM to improve health care facilities. The funds are allocated to the States on equity based approach under NRHM. The overall allocation is made on the basis of population of the States. An additional weightage has been assigned to the high focus States with poor socio-economic and health indicators to enable enhanced allocation per capita.

The additional releases of funds are provided to needy States that have better utilization out of the savings of other States where utilization is not adequate.