SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department has allocated Rs 37 crore under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme, “Up-gradation of existing State Government/Central Government Medical Colleges to increase MBBS Seats,” for two medical colleges, marking a significant development in medical education.
An official order from the H&ME Department states that the funds will be disbursed to the Directors of Finance, H&ME, with subsequent placement at the disposal of the Principals of Government Medical College Srinagar and Jammu. The allocation is intended for use in the current financial year (2023-24).
The budget breakdown comprises Rs 18 crore for Government Medical College Srinagar and Rs 19 crore for Government Medical College Jammu, to expand the capacity of existing medical colleges to accommodate more MBBS seats. The order specifies an “Advance draw of Rs 37 crore by Director Finance, H&ME for crediting the funds into the Single Nodal Agency (SNA) Account of the Scheme, enabling e-transfer to the Principals of GMC Srinagar/Jammu for approved components of the scheme during the current financial year 2023-24.”
All expenses must strictly adhere to the authorized classification by the Finance Department. The Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) is required to complete codal formalities before presenting bills at the Treasury.
The Principals of Government Medical Colleges in Srinagar and Jammu must submit a status report on the scheme’s physical and financial progress during the current financial year. Additionally, Utilization Certificates (UC) of the funds must be sent to the Government of India, with a copy to the Health Department, by March 31, 2024.
The Director of Finance, Health & Medical Education Department, will ensure fund availability on the BEAMS portal and release/transfer funds accordingly. Expenditures by the medical colleges must adhere to the scheme guidelines and conditions outlined in the sanction letter from the concerned Ministry of the Government of India.
