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Health
Himachal Alleges Centre Withheld Rs 112 Crore Ayushman Bharat Funds
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 09:32 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh government has accused the Centre of withholding Rs 112 crore in Ayushman Bharat funds, stating that this delay has severely impacted ongoing health infrastructure projects in the state.
The Himachal Pradesh state government has raised a serious concern regarding the financial support for its public health sector. Officials have alleged that the central government has withheld a sum of Rs 112 crore allocated under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
According to the state administration, this financial holdup has directly affected the progress of various health projects currently underway in the region. The state has emphasized that timely release of these funds is critical for maintaining the pace of infrastructure development in hospitals and health centers.
The Ayushman Bharat scheme is a key initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery across India. The current dispute highlights the ongoing coordination challenges between state and central authorities regarding the disbursement of earmarked funds for social welfare programs.
The Himachal government is expected to seek a prompt resolution to ensure that the pending health initiatives are not further delayed, thereby safeguarding the healthcare interests of the local population.
According to the state administration, this financial holdup has directly affected the progress of various health projects currently underway in the region. The state has emphasized that timely release of these funds is critical for maintaining the pace of infrastructure development in hospitals and health centers.
The Ayushman Bharat scheme is a key initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery across India. The current dispute highlights the ongoing coordination challenges between state and central authorities regarding the disbursement of earmarked funds for social welfare programs.
The Himachal government is expected to seek a prompt resolution to ensure that the pending health initiatives are not further delayed, thereby safeguarding the healthcare interests of the local population.