Lok Sabha Question No. 4822 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Implementation of National AYUSH Mission in Karnataka
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Shri Govind Makthappa Karjol

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4822 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2026

## Implementation of National AYUSH Mission in Karnataka

4822. Shri Govind Makthappa Karjol:

Will the Minister of AYUSH

(a) The details of the implementation of the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) in Chitradurga District of Karnataka; and

(b) the details of the AYUSH hospitals, dispensaries, integrated AYUSH facilities and AYUSH Health & Wellness Centres sanctioned, approved and made functional in Chitradurga district since the inception of the Mission; and

(c) the details of funds allocated, released and utilized under NAM for Chitradurga district during the last five years, year-wise; and

(d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  effective  implementation  and  timely completion of works under NAM in Chitradurga district?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) Ministry of Ayush is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission  (NAM)  through  State/UT  Governments  for  overall  development  &  promotion  of Ayush  system  by  providing  financial  assistance  under  different  activities  in  the  country including  Chitradurga  District  in  Karnataka.  Under  NAM,  financial  assistance  is  being provided to States/UTs including Chitradurga District in Karnataka for different activities as per the provision of NAM guidelines against their submitted proposals through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs).

Under  NAM,  as  per  the  proposals  received  from  State  Government  of  Karnataka through SAAPs, 03 & 15 units for upgradation of Ayush Hospitals & Ayush dispensaries and 10  units  of  Ayushman  Arogya  Mandirs  (Ayush)  have  been  approved/sanctioned  and  as reported by State Government of all these units are made functional in Chitradurga District since  its  inception.  State  Government  has  not  submitted  any  proposal  for  establishment  of Integrated Ayush Hospitals (IAHs) and establishment for Ayush dispensaries for Chitradurga District in Karnataka through SAAPs.

(c)  Under  NAM, the year-wise status of funds allocated/released and utilized for the State Government of Karnataka including Chitradurga district during the last five years is furnished at Annexure. The Ministry provides funds on a State/UT-wise and no District/Unit-wise fund is allocated by the Ministry.

(d) Public health being a State subject, implementation of the NAM Scheme activities falls under the jurisdiction of the respective State Government.  As reported by State Government of Karnataka, several steps has been taken to strengthen Ayush infrastructure and services in Chitradurga district, including:

1. Upgradation of existing Ayush hospitals and dispensaries.

2.  Establishment of Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) under Ayushman Bharat.

3. Supply of essential Ayush medicines and equipment to Government Ayush health care facilities.

4. Deployment of Ayush doctors and paramedical staff to Ayush upgraded Ayush Hospital

5.  Implementation of Ayush public health programmes and wellness activities including Yoga.

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## Annexure

## Year-wise status of funds allocated/released and utilized for the State Government of Karnataka including Chitradurga district during the last five years

| (Rs. in lakh)   | (Rs. in lakh)          | (Rs. in lakh)          |
|-----------------|------------------------|------------------------|
| Financial Year  | Central Share released | Central Share Utilized |
| 2020-21         | 45.07                  | 37.86                  |
| 2021-22         | 69.92                  | 65.02                  |
| 2022-23         | 82.25                  | 82.25                  |
| 2023-24         | 83.37                  | 83.37                  |
| 2024-25         | 222.24                 | 222.24                 |