This Office Memorandum, reference number 15(2)FC-XV/FCD/2020-25, dated December 19, 2022, addresses the 15th Finance Commission's (F.C.) recommendation regarding health grants through local governments. The memorandum, from the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure (Finance Commission Division), informs that the flexibility sought by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOH&FW) for inter-component adjustments within the 15th F.C. allocated health grant to local government is permitted, subject to prior approval of the National Level Committee and adherence to conditions outlined in para 7.147 of the 15th F.C. Report. The memo indicates that this is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority. The Director (FCD), Abhay Kumar, signs the document. The Joint Secretary (NHM) [Shri Vishal Chouhan], Room No. 149A, Nirman Bhawan, MOH&FW, Govt. of India, New Delhi can be contacted for further details. The address for the Department of Expenditure is 11th Block, 5th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003.
Key Entities Referenced
15th Finance Commission (15th F. C.): The central focus of the memorandum, addressing flexibility in utilizing its recommended health grants to local governments.
Health Grants: Grants recommended by the 15th Finance Commission and disbursed to local governments for health-related purposes.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOH&FW): The entity seeking flexibility for inter-component adjustments within the 15th FC's allocated health grant.
Ministry of Finance: The ministry under which the Department of Expenditure and Finance Commission Division operate, issuing the memorandum.
National Level Committee: Committee whose prior approval is required for adjustments within the 15th FC allocated health grant.
No. 15(2)FC-XV/FCD/ 2020-25
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
(Finance Commission Division)
11th Block, 5th Floor,
CGO Complex, Lodi Road,
New Delhi- 110003.
Dated:-19-12-2022.
Office Memorandum
Subject:- 15" F. C . recommended Health Grants through Local Governments —
regarding.
The issue regarding allowing flexibility in utilizing the 15" Finance
Commission qs" F. C.) recommended Health Grants through Local Governments
was examined.
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