Affordable Housing Component in Partnership of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) under Uttarakhand Housing Policy Rules, 2024 2026

This scheme component helps well-known AYUSH institutions upgrade their facilities to become Centres of Excellence, boosting AYUSH Read More... education, research, innovation, and advanced healthcare. Read less

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The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is running the 'Ayurswasthya Yojana' with a special component focused on upgrading facilities in reputed AYUSH and allied institutions. This initiative aims to transform these institutions into Centres of Excellence (CoE) to foster advanced research, specialized healthcare, and innovation in AYUSH systems.

What Is This Scheme?

The 'Ayurswasthya Yojana: Up-gradation of Facilities to Centre of Excellence (CoE)' component provides crucial financial support to established AYUSH institutions. The goal is to enhance their infrastructure, boost research capabilities, and develop specialized healthcare services. It also encourages modern education techniques and international partnerships within the AYUSH field.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is designed for a range of AYUSH-related organizations that have a proven track record and the potential to become leading centres in their domain. This includes recognized AYUSH teaching institutions, government bodies, universities, research organizations, non-profit NGOs, and even hospitals looking to establish advanced AYUSH facilities.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By supporting the development of Centres of Excellence, the scheme plays a vital role in elevating AYUSH systems. It promotes high-quality education, cutting-edge research, and the delivery of advanced healthcare services. This, in turn, helps in promoting AYUSH not just within India but also on the global stage, driving innovation and improving public health outcomes.

Objective

This scheme component helps well-known AYUSH institutions upgrade their facilities to become Centres of Excellence, boosting AYUSH education, research, innovation, and advanced healthcare.

Benefits

Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, assistance is provided for constructing housing in four ways:

In-situ Slum Redevelopment
Credit-Linked Subsidy
Affordable Housing in Partnership
Beneficiary-led Individual House Construction or Enhancement

The benefits, eligibility, and process for the above-mentioned point (3) “Affordable Housing Component in Partnership” are as follows:

Under this scheme, individuals belonging to the lower-income group residing in the state are provided with a pucca house with a carpet area of up to 30 sq. m. along with basic amenities such as electricity, drinking water, etc. Currently, the Housing Department has proposed the construction of 15,960 EWS (Economically Weaker Section) houses under approximately 20 projects across various cities in the state.

For the ongoing projects, the sale price per housing unit has been fixed at ₹6.00 lakh, of which ₹1.50 lakh will be provided by the Central Government, ₹1.50 lakh by the State Government, and the remaining ₹3.00 lakh per unit will be borne by the beneficiary. In addition, to ensure timely completion of the projects, the State Government has also provided VGF (Viability Gap Funding) of ₹50,000 per unit.

Sources and references

Guidelines (Page No. 213)

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this scheme, organizations must meet certain criteria:

Type of Organization: Eligible bodies include:
- AYUSH teaching institutions recognized under the IMCC Act, 1970, and the HCC Act, 1973.
- Other Central/State Government institutes.
- Government-aided Institutions.
- Universities, research councils, autonomous organizations, and undertakings.
- Non-profit NGOs actively involved in AYUSH specializations.
- Tertiary care hospitals with at least 250 beds aiming to develop AYUSH healthcare and research.
- Reputable non-AYUSH research and educational institutes willing to work on AYUSH projects.
Demonstrated Eminence: The organization must provide evidence of its existing excellence at the state level and its potential to become a national Centre of Excellence.
Legal Registration: Must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, Trust Act, Companies Act, or a similar relevant act.
Competent Staff: Should have qualified core staff in the proposed area of specialization.
Governance: Must have a clear and trustworthy governing body and management committee with respected individuals.
Previous Funding: Applicants need to disclose any past government assistance received and the status of its Utilization Certificate.
Accreditation: The institution should hold valid accreditation like NABH/NAAC or similar certifications.

How To Apply

The application process involves submitting a detailed proposal and required documents:

Prepare your application as per Annexure – A.
Submit two copies of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for your proposal.
For Non-Governmental Organizations/Institutes, attach attested copies of the Registration Certificate, Memorandum of Association, and By-laws.
Provide attested copies of the Audited Statement of Accounts for the last 5 consecutive years.
Include a note detailing past activities and major achievements in the AYUSH sector over the last five years.
For Non-Governmental Organizations/Institutes, submit a statement of the organization's bank account for the last 6 months.
Provide a detailed plan outlining the component-wise activities envisioned for the project.
Submit a statement detailing any grants-in-aid previously received from any organization or government department.
Include a list of publications, if any.
Provide documents that support your organization's track record in the proposed field of excellence.
Submit supporting documents claiming your institute's eminence in the state for the specific work area, as per Annexure – D.
Clearly state the proposed objectives of excellence and their justification.
Highlight track record of meritorious accomplishments over the last five years.
Include a profile of available staff and infrastructure.
Mention any National and International awards received.
Provide a broad budget estimate for the 03-year program.
Submit any existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with nationally or internationally reputed institutes.
Detail the current Outpatient Department (OPD), Inpatient Department (IPD) services, and equipment available. Also, specify the OPD & IPD numbers you aim to achieve and equipment you wish to upgrade.
Describe the current infrastructure and the proposed desired infrastructure.
List the top 5 specialization areas of your organization.
Applications may need to be submitted online via the official Ministry of Ayush portal. Please check the latest guidelines for the precise application link and procedure.

Important Note: Additional documents like a Bank Guarantee, Registration with NITI Aayog, and a Bond may be required before the grant is released, after receiving the approval letter from the Ministry of AYUSH.

Documents Required

To apply for the scheme, you will need to provide a comprehensive set of documents:

Completed Application Form (as per Annexure – A).
Two copies of the Detailed Project Report (DPR).
Attested copies of your organization's Registration Certificate, Memorandum of Association, and By-laws (if applicable for NGOs/Institutes).
Attested copy of the Audited Statement of Accounts for the last 5 years.
A report on past activities and achievements in the AYUSH sector over the last five years.
A detailed note on the organization's plan and component-wise activities for the project.
A statement listing all grants-in-aid received from any government departments or organizations previously.
List of publications, if any.
Documents supporting your organization's track record in the proposed area of excellence.
Proof that your institute is recognized as eminent in the state for the specific field (as per Annexure – D).
Justification for proposed objectives of excellence.
Profile of your available staff and infrastructure.
Information on National and International awards received.
Broad budget estimate for the 3-year program.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with nationally or internationally reputed institutes, if available.
Details of current OPD, IPD, and equipment, along with proposed targets and upgrade plans.
Description of current and proposed infrastructure.
Details of the top 5 specialization areas of your organization.
Latest 6-month Bank account Statement for NGOs/Institutes.

Certificates required:

An undertaking to abide by all grant terms and conditions.
A commitment to provide periodical/special reports as required by the Ministry of AYUSH.
Agreement that your books and records will be open for inspection by the Ministry or its representatives.
Acknowledgement that the Ministry may evaluate project progress and fund utilization.
A declaration by the signatory accepting personal responsibility for the authenticity of information and documents, and legal liability for any default.
Confirmation that separate accounts will be maintained for the project.
Understanding that the Ministry can recover released grant amounts with 12% interest in case of default or deviation from terms.

Additional Documents (Before Grant Release):

Bank Guarantee.
Registration with NITI Aayog.
A Bond containing: Photograph, Signatures, Names and Stamp of the Chief Functionary, and Postal Address, Telephone Number with STD Code of the applicant organization.

Documents for Online Application (if applicable):

Copy of Detailed Project Report (DPR).
Copy of Concept Note.
Attested Copy of Registration Certificate (For Non-Governmental Organisation/Institute).
Attested Copy of Audited Statement of Accounts for Last 3 Successive Years.
Attested Copy of By-Laws of the Organisation (For Non-Governmental Organisation/Institute).
Note on Past Activities Related to AYUSH Sector Development.
Attested Copy of Memorandum of Association (For Non-Governmental Organisation/Institute).
Detailed Note on Organisation’s Component-Wise Project Plan.
Statement of Grant-in-Aid Received from Government or Other Organisations.
Track Record of Meritorious Accomplishments for the Last 5 Years.
Profile of Available Staff and Infrastructure.
Details of Current and Proposed Infrastructure.
Details of Top 5 Specialisation Areas of the Organisation.
Details of Current OPD, IPD, Equipment, and Proposed Upgradation Plan.
Tax Return Details (80G Certificate) for Non-Profit Organisation.
Latest Bank Statement of Organisation (Last 6 Months).
List of Publications.
Supporting Documents of Previous Track Record in Proposed Excellence Area.
Supporting Documents Claiming Institute as Eminent Institute in the State.
Copy of Utilization Certificate for Previous Government Assistance.
Recommendation Letter from State AYUSH Directorate.
Details of National and International Awards.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National or International Institutes.
Copy of Undertaking as per Scheme Guidelines.
Copy of Certificate Abiding by Terms and Conditions.
Year-Wise Deliverables Statement.
Amount of Grant-in-Aid Required (Item-Wise and Component-Wise).
Details of Expected Deliverables at Project Completion.

FAQ’s

What is the main goal of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) initiative?

The primary goal is to financially support and upgrade recognized AYUSH institutions so they can excel in education, research, innovation, and provide advanced healthcare services, boosting AYUSH's standing both nationally and internationally.

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme component?

Institutions like AYUSH teaching colleges recognized under specific acts, Central/State government bodies, government-aided organizations, universities, research councils, non-profit NGOs focused on AYUSH, hospitals with 250+ beds looking to develop AYUSH facilities, and non-AYUSH research institutes interested in AYUSH projects can apply.

What is the maximum funding available for a Centre of Excellence?

An approved project can receive up to ₹10,00,00,000 in financial assistance spread over a period of 3 years.

How is the grant money disbursed to the selected institutions?

The total sanctioned amount is released in three installments: 40% at the beginning, 40% later, and the remaining 20% at the end. This phased release is performance-dependent.

Under what conditions are the second and third fund installments released?

These subsequent installments are released only after the institution has used at least 75% of the funds received so far and has submitted a satisfactory report on its achievements and a Utilization Certificate that is accepted by the ministry.

Can the grant money be used for building new infrastructure?

Yes, but the expenditure for building construction is capped at 30% of the total approved project budget.

Are there any restrictions on purchasing vehicles with the grant?

Yes, the grant cannot be used to buy vehicles, with the sole exception of ambulances, which are permitted for healthcare purposes.

What are the obligations for hospitals that become Centres of Excellence?

Hospitals must manage IPD/OPD data, provide services to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), handle grievances, share treatment outcomes, maintain over 50% bed occupancy, and partner with reputable national and international organizations.

What kind of academic and training activities are expected from these CoEs?

CoE institutions are expected to organize national and international seminars, offer training to scholars, and establish AYUSH resource centres for education and skill development once the project is completed.

Is it possible to use the grant for buying land or for foreign trips?

No, the purchase of land and foreign travel expenses are not allowed under the CoE grant. All expenditures must be within the approved project budget.