Bhubaneswar, Aug 8: Odisha spent Rs 7,915.22 crore under the National Health Mission (NHM) during 2024-25 and 2025-26, reflecting a significant push to strengthen public healthcare services across the state.
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Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav informed the Lok Sabha that the Centre released Rs 3,677.50 crore to Odisha under the NHM during the two financial years.
Of the central funding, Rs 1,916.79 crore was released in 2024-25, when Odisha reported expenditure of Rs 3,585.01 crore. In 2025-26, the Centre released Rs 1,760.71 crore, while the state reported spending of Rs 4,330.21 crore.
The figures highlight the scale of public investment being directed towards healthcare infrastructure, manpower and service delivery across Odisha. The central releases are grants and do not include the state’s own share.
Under NHM, the Centre provides financial and technical assistance to states based on their health priorities and proposals submitted through Programme Implementation Plans.
A major focus of the programme is strengthening Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, which are designed to bring a wider range of healthcare services closer to communities. These centres provide services including screening for non-communicable diseases, maternal and child healthcare, mental health support, oral and eye care and palliative services.
The expansion of primary healthcare is aimed at moving the health system beyond treating illness after it occurs towards greater emphasis on prevention, early detection and community-based care.
The government is also using the Indian Public Health Standards to improve the quality of public health facilities. The standards cover infrastructure, staffing, medicines, diagnostics, equipment and overall service delivery.
Digital tools introduced under the programme allow health facilities to assess themselves against prescribed standards, identify gaps and take corrective measures.
The implementation of NHM programmes is regularly reviewed through field visits, review meetings and assessments to track progress and address gaps.
For Odisha, the sustained investment under NHM is expected to support stronger public healthcare delivery, particularly at the primary and community levels, helping more people access essential health services closer to their homes.