Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) components of PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), provision has been made to provide support for establishment of 602 Critical Care Hospital Blocks (CCBs) in all the districts with population of more than 5 lakhs during the scheme period i.e. from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. The number of CCBs earmarked to States/UTs under the scheme is at Annexure-1.

The CSS components of the PM-ABHIM is implemented by following the existing framework, institutions and mechanisms of the National Health Mission. The proposals are received from State Governments and Government of India provides approval for these proposals as per norms & available resources within overall resource envelope as per the detailed discussion during the meeting of National Programme Coordination Committee (NPCC), which are jointly attended by both the State and Central officials.

The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

Annexure-1

Details of CCBs earmarked to States/UTs under the PM-ABHIM






Shri Arun Baroka, Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, recapped the two-day event, and said, “This summit has served as a collaborative platform for the central and state government, as well as the industry to interact.” He highlighted the focus on certain essential parts of the chemicals and petrochemicals industry like funding, as well as environmental clearances, which were in line with the theme of the event.

The event saw the participation of several industry leaders whose engagement has played a pivotal role in advancing the sustainable growth of the industry.