Himachal HC slams State over Rs 521 Crore NHM Fund misuse, seeks detailed report
Himachal Pradesh High Court
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has expressed serious concerns over the state government’s handling of ₹521.68 crore allocated under the National Health Mission (NHM) for the fiscal year 2024–25. In a recent hearing, the court criticized the affidavit submitted by the State Health Secretary, calling it vague and lacking necessary details on how the funds were utilised to improve healthcare services.
In response, the court directed the Central Government to intervene, verify the spending details, and submit a fresh report within four weeks.
The directive was issued by Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma, who are currently overseeing a case spotlighting the critical shortage of doctors at primary health centres (PHCs) across Himachal Pradesh, particularly affecting rural communities. The bench underscored the importance of transparency and accountability in the use of public health funds, particularly given the challenges faced by rural communities due to inadequate medical care.
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