NRHM in jeopardy
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 08 2013:
With the State Government not releasing its matching share of fund for implementation of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) for the last three years, execution of the programme has been severely affected.
According to an official source, consequent upon the State Government's matching share of Rs 43 crores for the last three years, the relevant Ministry has also put on hold any further release of funds.
Nonetheless, the State Government has been working to release Rs 20 crores out of the total overdue share.
Once this amount is released, the Ministry would be ready to release Rs 120 crores.
It is reported that Chief Minister O Ibobi who is also in charge of Finance Department has given clearance to release Rs 20 crores.