Rajnath Singh approves enhanced monetary limits for procurement of Drugs and consumables for Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)

Admin Admin Jul 2, 2022 12:25 56

Rajnath Singh approves enhanced monetary limits for procurement of Drugs and consumables for Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)

Rajnath Singh today approved the enhancement of the monetary ceiling for purchase of Not Available (NA), emergent, lifesavings and essential drugs by 100% in all categories of polyclinics from Authorised Local Chemists (ALC).  This will ensure easy & timely availability of medicines for ECHS beneficiaries. (Type A & B from Rs 2.5 lakh to 5 Lakh, Type C from Rs 1.5 lakh to 3 Lakh, Type D from Rs 1 lakh to 2 Lakh).

There have been various representations from the veterans regarding supply of medicines.  The Government has already undertaken a series of modifications to procedures of procurement of medicines for ECHS beneficiaries.  In all stations with ECHS Polyclinics, local medical stores/chemists are empanelled for supply of Not Available (NA), emergent, life-saving and essential drugs on as required basis.  The empanelled local medical stores/chemists are being done by a Board of Officers constituted by the Station Commander.   Any expenditure above this limit will be approved by MD, ECHS.  The CO, ECHS may re-appropriate the required funds from other ECHS Polyclinics, if required.