The Yogi Adityanath 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.
A government spokesman said that the state government had given financial approval for the expenditure on 42 standard items of social security and welfare programmes, including Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission.
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 its proper utilisation 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.
“Government’s consent will be required for any other advance payment. Adequate financial regulations will be adhered to while utilising the fund and the expenditure will be made for the designated purpose as specified,” the official said.
The accrued interest will be deposited in the treasury from the day the funds are released to the institutions till they are actually utilised by them.