Current context: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the inclusion of the AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre (AYUSH HWC) component of Ayushman Bharat in National AYUSH Mission (NAM) on 21st March 2020.
a. 4000
b. 3399
c. 3897
d. 2788
- The proposed expenditure for operationalization of AYUSH HWCs is Rs. 3399.35 Crore (Rs.2209.58 Crore as Central Share and Rs. 1189.77 crore as State share).
- The expenditure is allotted for a period of five years, from financial years 2019-20 to 2023-24.
- The move is aimed at establishing a holistic wellness model based on AYUSH principles and practices to:
- Reduce the disease burden and out of pocket expenditure on secondary and tertiary health care facilities.
- Integration of AYUSH in the implementation of SDG 3 (as mandated by NITI Aayog.
- Validated holistic wellness model in target areas.
Question:
Q.1 The proposed expenditure for the operationalization ofAYUSH Health and Wellness Centre (AYUSH HWC)is Rs. ____________ Crore for a period of five years, from financial years 2019-20 to 2023-24?a. 4000
b. 3399
c. 3897
d. 2788
