Ayanur residents question decision to shut down well-equipped village Community Health Centre while staff quarters being built
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Summary
Locals are questioning the rationale behind the closure when the facility already has robust infrastructure in place
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right