Lok Sabha Question No. 1097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Central Funds released under NHM
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Shri Ravindra Dattaram Waikar, Smt. Shambhavi, Shri Rajesh Verma, Shri Naresh Ganpat Mhaske

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1097 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th JULY, 2025

## CENTRALFUNDS RELEASED UNDER NHM

## 1097. DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

SHRI NARESH GANPAT MHASKE:

SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

SMT. SHAMBHAVI:

SHRI RAVINDRADATTARAM WAIKAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has noted the significant growth of 185 percent in the share of central funds released under the National Health Mission (NHM) since 2014 and if so, the details of this increase;
- (b) the specific initiatives/programs have been funded through these increased allocations to improve healthcare services in the country;
- (c) whether there are plans to sustain or further enhance this funding trend in the coming years and if so, the details of the projected amounts;
- (d) the manner in this growth in funding is expected to impact health outcomes across various States, particularly in underserved areas; and
- (e) whether the Government has received feedback from State Governments regarding the effectiveness of these funds in addressing public health challenges and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) to (e): With the objective of attainment of universal access to equitable, affordable and quality health care services, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is implementing various programs and

provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs for improvement in health infrastructure & strengthening healthcare systems. The details of Central releases under National Health Mission (NHM) from the FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25 are given below:

(Rs. in cr.)

| Financial Year   | Central Release   |
|------------------|-------------------|
| 2014-15          | 18,039.26         |
| 2015-16          | 18,971.49         |
| 2016-17          | 20,916.63         |
| 2017-18          | 26,842.22         |
| 2018-19          | 26,363.24         |
| 2019-20          | 30,836.88         |
| 2020-21          | 31,278.84         |
| 2021-22          | 27,447.56         |
| 2022-23          | 31,278.84         |
| 2023-24          | 33,042.62         |
| 2024-25          | 36,529.14         |

Source: State of Budget Estimate, Ministry of Finance.

Further, Central Allocation of Rs. 39,663.73 cr. has been earmarked for the FY 2025-26 under NHM.

'Public Health and Hospitals' is a State subject, the primary responsibility of strengthening public healthcare system, including for provision to address the existing disparities in rural and underserved health sector lies with the respective State Governments. Proposals are received from all States/ UTs in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs). Government of India provides approval for the proposals in the form of Record of Proceedings (RoPs) as per norms & available resources.

The details for the approvals provided under NHM can be accessed from the below link:

https://nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=1&sublinkid=1377&lid=744.

The detailed report on Health Infrastructure and Human Resources may be accessed from the Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) report for FY 2022-23, link as below:

https://www.mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Health%20Dynamics%20of%20India%20%28Infrastruc ture%20%26%20Human%20Resources%29%202022-23\_RE%20%281%29.pdf

Under NHM, regular interactions are held with States/UTs. Various mechanisms exist to assess the implementation and progress of NHM like:

· Review of key deliverables of Record of Proceedings of previous financial year during the NPCC meetings,

· Common Review Missions (CRM) are conducted regularly in the States/UTs which looks at financial systems and physical implementation of the program. Reports on CRMs may be accessed from below link:

https://www.nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=1&sublinkid=795&lid=195.

• Financial Monitoring Reports (FMRs) are submitted by the States/UTs on monthly basis.

· Subsequent instalments released to the State/UTs based on compliance of guidelines of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

Further, monitoring and evaluation of the progress of all States/ UTs is assessed, through review meetings, video conferences & field visits of senior officials.

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