In Latest AAP vs Centre, Health Funds To Punjab May Be Stopped: Sources
NDTV
The funds given to states under the Ayushman Bharat for Health Wellness Centres will not be released for Punjab, top health ministry sources said today
The Centre's decision to stop funds to Punjab for a nationwide health scheme sets up the next big clash between the BJP and Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which rules the state.
The funds given to states under the Ayushman Bharat for Health Wellness Centres will not be released for Punjab, top health ministry sources said today, accusing the AAP government of changing the name and branding of the scheme.
"The money is given for this scheme. If there is no scheme, then no money. Punjab has not only changed the branding but has also started calling them mohalla clinics," sources said.
Last week, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in parliament that both Punjab and Andhra Pradesh had created healthcare facilities by using the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna.
