Delhi Decentralises Hospital Procurement After Probe
The Delhi government has suspended the Central Procurement Agency’s centralised operations, decentralising medical supply procurement across state-run hospitals. Consequently, individual hospital administration heads will directly purchase medicines and surgical equipment under existing government guidelines.
Impact on Medical Supply Procurement in Public Hospitals
Previously, central agencies managed large bulk tenders for medical facilities across Delhi. However, an Anti-Corruption Branch investigation into substandard medical supplies led officials to halt this system temporarily. As a result, hospital directors must now initiate direct purchasing to avoid stock shortages.
Furthermore, institutions must follow the General Financial Rules and Government e-Marketplace protocols for all ongoing purchases. Meanwhile, existing contracts will remain valid until their scheduled expiration dates. In addition, officials are working to establish a revised long-term policy framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why was the central procurement system suspended in Delhi?
The system was suspended following investigations into the supply of substandard medical items and procedural issues regarding policy approval.
Q2: How will Delhi government hospitals buy medicines now?
Hospitals will directly handle medical supply procurement through their respective heads using General Financial Rules and GeM guidelines.
References
- Delhi suspends central procurement system, hospitals to buy medical suppliesdirectly – ETHealthworld
- Govt hospitals can now directly buy medical supplies – Hindustan Times
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