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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AYUSH
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3673
TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.03.2026
Utilisation of Central Funds under NAM in Karnataka
3673. Shri E Tukaram:
Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Ministry has ensured effective utilisation and monitoring of Central funds released
under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) for creating functional AYUSH hospitals and
dispensaries in Ballari district of Karnataka during the last three years and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Central agencies concerned have completed the sanctioned facilities within the
prescribed timelines and if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons for delays and shortcomings at the level of the Ministry and its implementing
agencies;
(d) the details of funds released, works sanctioned and facilities made operational so far in the
district; and
(e) the details of any time-bound plan of the Ministry to strengthen AYUSH healthcare
infrastructure in Karnataka State and especially Ballari district?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH
(SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)
(a) Since, implementation of the National Ayush Mission (NAM) scheme comes under the purview
of State Government of Karnataka, therefore, the primary responsibility to ensure effective
utilisation of funds for creating functional Ayush hospitals and dispensaries in Ballari district of
Karnataka lies with respective State Government. Further, as informed by State Government, they
are regularly reviewing the utilization of funds released under the NAM through review meetings,
periodic field inspections, and examination of progress reports submitted by the District Ayush
Officer of Ballari District. The Utilization Certificates (UCs) for the funds utilized are regularly
submitted to the Government of India.
(b) & (c) As informed by State Government, Ministry of Ayush sanctioned activities for the Ballari
District are implemented by the District Ayush Officer and its executing agencies. Efforts are made
to complete the works within the prescribed timelines as per the approved project proposals and
guidelines of NAM. In certain cases, delays may occur due to factors such as administrative
approvals, tendering processes, land availability issues, and other local implementation challenges
at the district /implementing agency level.
(d) & (e) As informed by State Government of Karnataka, an amount of Rs.504.51 lakhs has been
released during last three years to Ballari District and two Ayush hospitals have been upgraded &
121 AAM (Ayush) units are functional in Ballari District. Since, the implementation of Scheme
comes under the purview of respective State Government, time line has not been fixed by the
Ministry.
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