New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) In a major boost to health infrastructure, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared continuation of the National Health Mission – with effect from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2020 with a budgetary support of Rs 85,217 crore as Central share over this period.
According to an official communique, the Cabinet also approved continuation of the Prime Minister’s Development Package for Jammu & Kashmir 2015 – “Stepping up of support under creation of Infrastructure in District Hospitals, Sub-district Hospitals and Primary Health Centres over 5 years” – with effect from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2020 with a budgetary support of Rs 625.20 crore as a totally centrally-funded scheme.
Among its salient features are that the NHM will be the principle vehicle for the UHC (Universal Health Coverage) having its goals/targets aligned with National Health Policy, 2017 and SDG-3.