Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health
in Punjab
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Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health in Punjab
Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Punjab.
Apply for Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health in Punjab
Scheme Overview
The scheme-component aims to promote AYUSH-based interventions to improve community health outcomes by supporting preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare services.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant organization must have credible project management expertise and core staff.
- Applicant / organization (Other than AYUSH teaching institute registered under [IMCC Act, 1970](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/19303/1/a1970-48_0.pdf) and [HCC Act 1973](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/19294/1/homoeopathy_central_council_act%2C_1973.pdf)) should have track record of minimum 5 years of working in the field of community health. The organization should furnish the necessary evidence for implementing such programmes in the past. - Applicant / organization shall have to make information available regarding any assistance taken from any State/Central Agency in the last 5 years.
- The organizations (other than the AYUSH teaching institutes recognized under [IMCC Act, 1970](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/19303/1/a1970-48_0.pdf) and [HCC Act, 1973](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/19294/1/homoeopathy_central_council_act%2C_1973.pdf) and the Central/ State Govt. institutes) must submit their application in the Proforma given at Annexure – C, by the State Government officer of the respective State / UT concerned. Recommendations of the State / UT should clearly mention the following points:-
About the credibility of the organization and capability of applicant organization in
Implementing such public health initiatives project,
Past experience,
Relevance and usefulness of the project.
- The State Government has to forward the proposal in the prescribed Proforma within 60 days of submission of the proposal by the applicant organization to the State. In case, no response is received from State Government, it shall be presumed that State Government has no specific comments against the applicant organization and Ministry of AYUSH will consider the proposal accordingly.
> **Eligible Organisation:**
- Directorates of Health/AYUSH of States / UTs.
- Government Institutes dealing with public health.
- Non-profit/Voluntary organizations working in the area of public health for at least five years and having a proven track record and a capable team comprising of public health specialists.
- Government aided Institutions/ Undertaking/ Universities/ Research Councils, Autonomous Organizations and Non – Profit Non-Governmental organizations engaged in one or more of the above fields listed in the introduction to the scheme.
- Any reputed organization or stakeholders dealing with sports activities in India (only for proposals on AYUSH Sports medicine).
- Collaboration of United Nations and International Organizations will be encouraged.
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Benefits
> **Financial Assistance:**
Maximum grant of ₹1,50,00,000/- for a project duration of 3 years.
Funds are released in installments of 40%, 40%, and 20%.
> **Note:** The grant received under the scheme should be utilized as under:-
Not more than 30% of the total grant should be spent on Establishment / Project Management.
Not LESS than 50% of the total grant should be spent on Medicines, laboratory testing or other investigations.
Remaining 20% of the total grant may be spent on AYUSH awareness, minor Equipment etc., for the project.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Application as per Annexure – A. |
| 2 | Two copies of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Proposal. |
| 3 | Attested copies of the Registration Certificate, Memorandum of Association and By laws of the Organization in case of Non-Governmental Organization / Institute. |
| 4 | Attested copy of the Audited Statement of Account for the last 5 successive years. |
| 5 | A note of past activities / major achievement especially those related to AYUSH Sector development for last five years. |
| 6 | Latest Bank account Statement of the Organization in case of Non-Governmental Organization / Institute (6 months). |
| 7 | A detailed note on the Organization’s plan giving component-wise details of activities envisaged under the project proposal. |
| 8 | A detailed statement indicating grant-in-aid received from any organizations/Govt. Departments in the past. |
| 9 | The list of publications, if any. |
| 10 | Documents supporting the previous track record of working in the field of proposed excellence. |
| 11 | 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. |
| 12 | Proposed objectives of excellence and their justification; |
| 13 | Track record of meritorious accomplishments during the last - five years; |
| 14 | Profile of available staff and infrastructure; |
| 15 | Information on National and International awards; if any |
| 16 | Broad budget estimate for a 03 year program; and |
| 17 | MOU with International / National Institutes of International repute, if any. |
| 18 | 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. |
| 19 | Current infrastructure available with the Organization along with details of the proposed desired infrastructure. |
| 20 | Details of top 5 specialization areas of the applicant Organization. |
| 21 | We shall abide by all the Terms and Conditions of the Grant. |
| 22 | We shall furnish such periodical / special reports as may be required by Ministry of AYUSH. |
| 23 | Our books and records shall be open to inspection at all times to Ministry of AYUSH or their authorized representatives. |
| 24 | Ministry of AYUSH may at their discretion, themselves or through their authorized representative evaluate the physical progress / utilization of funds for the projects. |
| 25 | 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. |
| 26 | Separate accounts for the project will be maintained. |
| 27 | 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. |
| 28 | BANK GUARANTEE. |
| 29 | REGISTRATION WITH NITI Aayog. |
| 30 | BOND, It should also contain: |
| 31 | Photograph of the Chief Functionary of the applicant Organization. |
| 32 | Signatures Names and Stamp of Chief Functionary of the organization. |
| 33 | Postal Address. |
| 34 | Telephone Number with STD Code. |
| 35 | Copy of Registration Certificate (Other Than State Government). |
| 36 | Copy of Bye-Laws (Other Than State Government). |
| 37 | Copy of Bank Statement of the Organisation for Last 6 Months (Other Than State Government). |
| 38 | Copy of Certificate Abiding by Terms and Conditions (Annexure B). |
| 39 | Detailed Project Proposal as per Scheme Guidelines. |
| 40 | State Certificate (Annexure C). |
| 41 | Major Achievements of the Organisation in Last 5 Years (Annual Reports). |
| 42 | Details of the infrastructure available in the Organisation Along with Equipment and Vehicles. |
How to Apply in Punjab
Eligible organizations should apply in the prescribed format (Annexure- A) along with a detailed proposal (two copies) to:
Offline Eligible organizations should apply in the prescribed format (Annexure- A) along with a detailed proposal (two copies) to:
Common questions in Punjab
Who can apply for Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health in Punjab?
Eligible residents of Punjab who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH and Public Health in Punjab?
Applicants in Punjab typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The "AYUSH and Public Health" component is a Central Sector Grant-in-Aid initiative that supports AYUSH-based interventions to improve community health outcomes. <br>