Why in the news
A committee found PM-ABHIM funds underused and its health infrastructure projects running late.
Key facts
| Year | BE | RE | Actual |
|---|
| FY23 | ₹4,176 cr | ₹2,100 cr | ₹1,885 cr |
| FY24 | ₹4,200 cr | ₹2,100 cr | ₹1,805 cr |
| FY25 | ₹3,200 cr | ₹3,000 cr | ₹2,007 cr |
| Component | Done |
|---|
| Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs | 68% |
| Sub-Health Centres | 39% |
| Integrated Public Health Labs | 32% |
| Block Public Health Units | 31% |
| Critical Care Blocks | 3% |
Concerns
- Land acquisition delays, notably for CCBs.
- Slow work despite preponing and reviews; weak Centre-state coordination.
Way forward
- Release more money in the first quarter against detailed state project plans.
- Technical help, capacity building and regular monitoring.