Ayurswasthya Yojana: Up-gradation of Facilities to Centre of Excellence (CoE)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Ayush
Department: null
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: University / Institution, Government Organisation, Trust, NGO

The scheme-component aims to support the establishment and up-gradation of reputed institutions to Centres of Excellence for strengthening AYUSH education, research, innovation, and advanced healthcare services.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** Financial assistance of up to ₹10,00,00,000/- for a period of 3 years is provided to eligible institutions for establishing and upgrading Centres of Excellence.  - **Release of Installment-Based Fund:** Funds are released in 3 installments of 40%, 40%, and 20% of the total sanctioned amount, ensuring phased and performance-linked financial support.  - **Performance-Linked Disbursement:** The second and third installments are released only after expenditure of at least 75% of the released amount and submission and acceptance of the Utilization Certificate and satisfactory performance report.  - **Construction Cost Limit:** Expenditure on the construction of buildings is capped at 30% of the approved project budget.
&gt; **Note:** Purchase of land /vehicle, **except ambulance** and foreign travel, is not allowed from the grant.

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Eligibility:
> **Eligible Organisation:**

- Ayush teaching institutions recognised under the [IMCC Act, 1970](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/19303/1/a1970-48_0.pdf), and the [HCC Act, 1973](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/19294/1/homoeopathy_central_council_act%2C_1973.pdf),- Other Central/ State Govt. institutes, 
- Government-aided Institutions,
- Undertaking/ Universities/ Research Councils/ Autonomous Organisations,
- Non–profit Non-Governmental organisations engaged in one or more specialisations in AYUSH,
- Reputed tertiary care hospitals with at least 250 beds aiming to establish AYUSH tertiary healthcare and research facilities.
- Non-AYUSH reputed research and educational institutes willing to undertake AYUSH projects.

> **Eligibility Criteria:**

  - The organisation should furnish the necessary evidence for its potential in having achieved a level of eminence in the respective field at state level, and further potential to become a Centre of Excellence at the National level, as per the illustrative list placed at Annexure – D of the scheme guidelines.
  - The organisation should be registered under the Societies Registration Act / Trust / Companies Act or any other Act.
  - The applicant should have a competent core staff in the field in which the Centre of Excellence is proposed.
  - The applicant should have a credible and transparent governing body and management committee consisting of reputed persons.
  - Applicant shall have to make information available regarding any assistance if ever taken from the Government, along with the details of Utilization Certificate (UC) status of the previous grant availed.
  - The institute should have a valid NABH/NAAC or other relevant accreditation/certification. 

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Application Process:
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[Offline]
Eligible organizations should apply in the prescribed format (Annexure- A) along with a detailed proposal (two copies) to:
Director (Schemes),Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy,AYUSH Bhawan, B-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi - 110023.

Documents Required:
Documents:Application as per Annexure – A.
Two copies of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Proposal.
Attested copies of the Registration Certificate, Memorandum of Association and By laws of the Organization in case of Non-Governmental Organization / Institute.
Attested copy of the Audited Statement of Account for the last 5 successive years.
A note of past activities / major achievement especially those related to AYUSH Sector development for last five years.
Latest Bank account Statement of the Organization in case of Non-Governmental Organization / Institute (6 months).
A detailed note on the Organization’s plan giving component-wise details of activities envisaged under the project proposal.
A detailed statement indicating grant-in-aid received from any organizations/Govt. Departments in the past.
The list of publications, if any.
Documents supporting the previous track record of working in the field of proposed excellence.
Supporting documents claiming the institute as an eminent institute of the state in that particular field of work according to the illustrative list added at Annexure –D.
Proposed objectives of excellence and their justification;
Track record of meritorious accomplishments during the last - five years;
Profile of available staff and infrastructure;
Information on National and International awards; if any
Broad budget estimate for a 03 year program; and
MOU with International / National Institutes of International repute, if any.
Details of the current OPD, IPD and equipment available with the Organization; and, details of the OPD & IPD numbers which the applicant wants to achieve. Also, details of equipment which the Organization wants to upgrade to.
Current infrastructure available with the Organization along with details of the proposed desired infrastructure.
Details of top 5 specialization areas of the applicant Organization.
Certificates:We shall abide by all the Terms and Conditions of the Grant.
We shall furnish such periodical / special reports as may be required by Ministry of AYUSH.
Our books and records shall be open to inspection at all times to Ministry of AYUSH or their authorized representatives.
Ministry of AYUSH may at their discretion, themselves or through their authorized representative evaluate the physical progress / utilization of funds for the projects.
The undersigned shall be personally responsible for the credibility and authenticity of the information provided and documents attached with the proposal and legally liable for any default in this regard.
Separate accounts for the project will be maintained.
In the event of the default or deviation from the terms and conditions of sanction of the projects, the Ministry of AYUSH shall have the right to recover the total amount of grant released with 12% interest from the date of release of fund.
Other Documents: THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT ORGANIZATION BEFORE RELEASE OF GRANT, BUT AFTER GETTING APPROVAL LETTER FROM THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH:BANK GUARANTEE.
REGISTRATION WITH NITI Aayog.
BOND, It should also contain:
Photograph of the Chief Functionary of the applicant Organization.
Signatures Names and Stamp of Chief Functionary of the organization.
Postal Address.
Telephone Number with STD Code.
Documents Required for Online Application:Copy of Detailed Project Report (DPR).
Copy of Concept Note.
Attested Copy of Registration Certificate (For Non-Governmental Organisation/Institute Under Companies Act/Society Act/Trust Act/Other Relevant Act).
Attested Copy of Audited Statement of Accounts for Last 3 Successive Years.
Attested Copy of By-Laws of the Organisation (For Non-Governmental Organisation/Institute).
Note on Past Activities Related to AYUSH Sector Development.
Attested Copy of Memorandum of Association (For Non-Governmental Organisation/Institute).
Detailed Note on Organisation’s Component-Wise Project Plan.
Statement of Grant-in-Aid Received from Government or Other Organisations.
Track Record of Meritorious Accomplishments for the Last 5 Years.
Profile of Available Staff and Infrastructure.
Details of Current and Proposed Infrastructure.
Details of Top 5 Specialisation Areas of the Organisation.
Details of Current OPD, IPD, Equipment, and Proposed Upgradation Plan.
Tax Return Details (80G Certificate) for Non-Profit Organisation.
Latest Bank Statement of Organisation (Last 6 Months).
List of Publications.
Supporting Documents of Previous Track Record in Proposed Excellence Area.
Supporting Documents Claiming Institute as Eminent Institute in the State.
Copy of Utilization Certificate for Previous Government Assistance.
Recommendation Letter from State AYUSH Directorate.
Details of National and International Awards.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National or International Institutes.
Copy of Undertaking as per Scheme Guidelines.
Copy of Certificate Abiding by Terms and Conditions.
Year-Wise Deliverables Statement.
Amount of Grant-in-Aid Required (Item-Wise and Component-Wise).
Details of Expected Deliverables at Project Completion.