Ayurswasthya Yojana: Up-gradation of Facilities to Centre of Excellence (CoE)

Description
The scheme-component "AYUSH and Public Health" under the "Ayurswasthya Yojana" by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, provides financial assistance to reputed AYUSH and allied institutions to develop advanced facilities, research capacity, and specialized healthcare services. The scheme promotes innovation, education technology, and international collaboration in AYUSH systems. It also seeks to enhance infrastructure and professional competencies to promote AYUSH at national and international levels. Main activities under the scheme: - Up-gradation of facilities and infrastructure in AYUSH hospitals. - Development of research and development activities in AYUSH medicines and therapeutics. - Provision of specialized AYUSH healthcare services to patients. - Professional competency development of AYUSH professionals. - Development and sharing of AYUSH activity data with the Ministry of AYUSH. - Implementation of specialized AYUSH projects and innovations.

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Benefits
• **Financial Assistance:** Financial assistance of up to ₹10,00,00,000/- for a period of 3 years is provided to eligible institutions for establishing and upgrading Centres of Excellence. - **Release of Installment-Based Fund:** Funds are released in 3 installments of 40%, 40%, and 20% of the total sanctioned amount, ensuring phased and performance-linked financial support. - **Performance-Linked Disbursement:** The second and third installments are released only after expenditure of at least 75% of the released amount and submission and acceptance of the Utilization Certificate and satisfactory performance report. - **Construction Cost Limit:** Expenditure on the construction of buildings is capped at 30% of the approved project budget.
• &gt; **Note:** Purchase of land /vehicle, **except ambulance** and foreign travel, is not allowed from the grant.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. > **Eligible Organisation:**
2. - Ayush teaching institutions recognised under the [IMCC Act, 1970](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/19303/1/a1970-48_0.pdf), and the [HCC Act, 1973](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/19294/1/homoeopathy_central_council_act%2C_1973.pdf),- Other Central/ State Govt. institutes,
3. - Government-aided Institutions,
4. - Undertaking/ Universities/ Research Councils/ Autonomous Organisations,
5. - Non–profit Non-Governmental organisations engaged in one or more specialisations in AYUSH,
6. - Reputed tertiary care hospitals with at least 250 beds aiming to establish AYUSH tertiary healthcare and research facilities.
7. - Non-AYUSH reputed research and educational institutes willing to undertake AYUSH projects.
8. > **Eligibility Criteria:**
9. - The organisation should furnish the necessary evidence for its potential in having achieved a level of eminence in the respective field at state level, and further potential to become a Centre of Excellence at the National level, as per the illustrative list placed at Annexure – D of the scheme guidelines.
10. - The organisation should be registered under the Societies Registration Act / Trust / Companies Act or any other Act.
11. - The applicant should have a competent core staff in the field in which the Centre of Excellence is proposed.
12. - The applicant should have a credible and transparent governing body and management committee consisting of reputed persons.
13. - Applicant shall have to make information available regarding any assistance if ever taken from the Government, along with the details of Utilization Certificate (UC) status of the previous grant availed.
14. - The institute should have a valid NABH/NAAC or other relevant accreditation/certification.
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Application Process
Step 1: Eligible organizations should apply in the prescribed format (Annexure- A) along with a detailed proposal (two copies) to:
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Eligible organizations should apply in the prescribed format (Annexure- A) along with a detailed proposal (two copies) to:

Required Documents
• Application as per Annexure – A.
• Two copies of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Proposal.
• Attested copies of the Registration Certificate, Memorandum of Association and By laws of the Organization in case of Non-Governmental Organization / Institute.
• Attested copy of the Audited Statement of Account for the last 5 successive years.
• A note of past activities / major achievement especially those related to AYUSH Sector development for last five years.
• Latest Bank account Statement of the Organization in case of Non-Governmental Organization / Institute (6 months).
• A detailed note on the Organization’s plan giving component-wise details of activities envisaged under the project proposal.
• A detailed statement indicating grant-in-aid received from any organizations/Govt. Departments in the past.
• The list of publications, if any.
• Documents supporting the previous track record of working in the field of proposed excellence.
• 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.
• Proposed objectives of excellence and their justification;
• Track record of meritorious accomplishments during the last - five years;
• Profile of available staff and infrastructure;
• Information on National and International awards; if any
• Broad budget estimate for a 03 year program; and
• MOU with International / National Institutes of International repute, if any.
• 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.
• Current infrastructure available with the Organization along with details of the proposed desired infrastructure.
• Details of top 5 specialization areas of the applicant Organization.
• We shall abide by all the Terms and Conditions of the Grant.
• We shall furnish such periodical / special reports as may be required by Ministry of AYUSH.
• Our books and records shall be open to inspection at all times to Ministry of AYUSH or their authorized representatives.
• Ministry of AYUSH may at their discretion, themselves or through their authorized representative evaluate the physical progress / utilization of funds for the projects.
• 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.
• Separate accounts for the project will be maintained.
• 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.
• BANK GUARANTEE.
• REGISTRATION WITH NITI Aayog.
• BOND, It should also contain:
• Photograph of the Chief Functionary of the applicant Organization.
• Signatures Names and Stamp of Chief Functionary of the organization.
• Postal Address.
• Telephone Number with STD Code.
• Copy of Detailed Project Report (DPR).
• Copy of Concept Note.
• Attested Copy of Registration Certificate (For Non-Governmental Organisation/Institute Under Companies Act/Society Act/Trust Act/Other Relevant Act).
• Attested Copy of Audited Statement of Accounts for Last 3 Successive Years.
• Attested Copy of By-Laws of the Organisation (For Non-Governmental Organisation/Institute).
• Note on Past Activities Related to AYUSH Sector Development.
• Attested Copy of Memorandum of Association (For Non-Governmental Organisation/Institute).
• Detailed Note on Organisation’s Component-Wise Project Plan.
• Statement of Grant-in-Aid Received from Government or Other Organisations.
• Track Record of Meritorious Accomplishments for the Last 5 Years.
• Profile of Available Staff and Infrastructure.
• Details of Current and Proposed Infrastructure.
• Details of Top 5 Specialisation Areas of the Organisation.
• Details of Current OPD, IPD, Equipment, and Proposed Upgradation Plan.
• Tax Return Details (80G Certificate) for Non-Profit Organisation.
• Latest Bank Statement of Organisation (Last 6 Months).
• List of Publications.
• Supporting Documents of Previous Track Record in Proposed Excellence Area.
• Supporting Documents Claiming Institute as Eminent Institute in the State.
• Copy of Utilization Certificate for Previous Government Assistance.
• Recommendation Letter from State AYUSH Directorate.
• Details of National and International Awards.
• Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National or International Institutes.
• Copy of Undertaking as per Scheme Guidelines.
• Copy of Certificate Abiding by Terms and Conditions.
• Year-Wise Deliverables Statement.
• Amount of Grant-in-Aid Required (Item-Wise and Component-Wise).
• Details of Expected Deliverables at Project Completion.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: 1. What is the objective of the "Centre of Excellence (CoE)" component?
A: The objective of the CoE component is to support the establishment and up-gradation of reputed institutions to strengthen AYUSH education, research, innovation, and advanced healthcare services at national and international levels.
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Q: Which organizations are eligible to apply for the CoE component?
A: Eligible organizations include recognized AYUSH teaching institutions, Central or State Government institutes, Government-aided institutions, universities, research councils, autonomous organizations, non-profit organizations, reputed tertiary care hospitals, and reputed non-AYUSH research and educational institutes willing to undertake AYUSH projects.
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Q: What is the minimum experience required for AYUSH institutions to apply?
A: The applicant AYUSH institution should have a minimum track record of 5 years of meritorious work in the AYUSH sector in the proposed area of Centre of Excellence activity.
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Q: What is the maximum financial assistance available under this component?
A: The maximum financial assistance available under this component is ₹10,00,00,000 for a period of 3 years for one approved project.
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Q: How are funds released to the approved institutions?
A: Funds are released in 3 installments of 40%, 40%, and 20% of the total sanctioned amount, subject to satisfactory performance and submission of Utilization Certificates.
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Q: What conditions apply for the release of the second and third installments?
A: The second and third installments are released after the institution has utilized at least 75% of the released funds and submitted satisfactory achievement-cum-performance reports and accepted Utilization Certificates.
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Q: Is construction of buildings allowed under the CoE grant?
A: Construction of buildings is allowed under the approved budget, but the expenditure on construction is capped at 30% of the total approved project cost.
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Q: Can vehicles be purchased under the CoE grant?
A: Vehicles cannot be purchased under the CoE grant, except for ambulances which are permitted for healthcare service delivery.
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Q: What facilities must be provided to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)?
A: The grantee institution must ensure that at least 25% of the facilities created using Government grants are provided free of cost or at concessional rates to Economically Weaker Sections for at least 10 years after the release of the last installment.
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Q: What responsibilities do hospitals have under the CoE component?
A: Hospitals are required to maintain IPD and OPD data, provide services to EWS patients, maintain grievance redressal systems, share treatment outcomes with the Ministry of AYUSH, ensure bed occupancy above 50%, and collaborate with national and international reputed organizations.
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Q: What training and academic activities are expected from CoE institutions?
A: CoE institutions are expected to conduct national and international seminars, provide training to scholars, and develop AYUSH resource centers for education and capacity building after completion of the project.
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Q: Are purchase of land and foreign travel allowed under the CoE grant?
A: Purchase of land and foreign travel are not allowed under the CoE grant, and only expenditures permitted under the approved project budget can be incurred.
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