New Delhi: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta expressed his concern over the recently presented CAG report on the excise policy, which indicated a revenue loss of approximately Rs 2,000 crore. He also mentioned the forthcoming CAG report focusing on ‘Public Health Infrastructure & Management of Health Services.’
In an interview, Gupta stated, “The findings in the CAG report are alarming… It has resulted in a revenue loss of around Rs 2,000 crores.” The CAG report, which was introduced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, is a ‘Performance Audit on Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi’ covering the period from 2017-18 to 2020-21, analyzing the regulation and distribution of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and Foreign Liquor in the city. Notably, the Delhi Assembly session has been extended for two additional days until March 1.
Regarding the upcoming CAG report on ‘Public Health Infrastructure & Management of Health Services,’ Gupta mentioned that it would be presented in the Assembly around 3 pm today. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who is also in charge of the finance department, will introduce this report, which is expected to shed light on the state of government hospitals and health services in 2024, potentially revealing the true condition of healthcare in the national capital. This report will be the second CAG document submitted to the Assembly.
The report will evaluate the status of government hospitals, mohalla clinics, and other healthcare facilities in Delhi, comparing the claims made by the previous government with the actual situation on the ground. It will assess the availability of medical equipment in government hospitals, the supply of medicines, the number of doctors and nurses, and the facilities offered to patients. Additionally, it may highlight whether the Delhi government’s budget was effectively utilized in the health sector.