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Gehlot Alleges Rs 800 Crore RGHS Dues, Says Rajasthan Pensioners Struggle for Medicines

He links delayed vendor payments to pharmacies curbing supplies under the state health scheme.

Overview

  • The former chief minister challenged Bhajan Lal Sharma’s recent ‘good governance’ claims following budget remarks.
  • He asserted that roughly Rs 800 crore owed to medicine vendors under RGHS has not been cleared.
  • He cited a 21-day payment rule and alleged files have been stuck at the secretariat for about six months.
  • Reports he referenced say many medical stores have stopped or reduced dispensing on RGHS cards due to long-pending dues.
  • He urged immediate payment clearance to avoid forcing elderly pensioners and ailing government employees to buy medicines privately.