Rajasthan is first in the country in the implementation of free medicine scheme.
- Rajasthan has been ranked first in the entire country in implementing the free medicine scheme.
- In June 2024, Rajasthan secured the first position with 76.78 marks.
- 1828 medicines are approved in the free medicine scheme operated in the state.
Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana –
- Launched: 2 October 2011, by Ashok Gehlot.
- Component: Free medicines and free tests.
- Financial distribution: 40% state government, 60% central government.
- Objective: Free facility of medicines and tests in government health institutions.
- Organization: Implemented by Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited (RMSCL).
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National Health Mission (NHM):
- NHM: Funding to state governments to revive the rural and urban health sector.
- Component: National Rural Health Mission, National Urban Health Mission, Tertiary Care Program, Human Resources for Health and Medical Education.
- Objective: Dealing with infectious and non-infectious diseases and improving infrastructure.
- Integration: Integration of departments of health and family welfare at national and state levels.
- Result: Increased allocations to the health sector and coordination in programme implementation.
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