Rogi Kalyan Samiti

 

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Public Health is a state subject. Under the National Health Mission, Rogi Kalyan Samitis (RKSs)/Hospital Management Committees (HMCs) are envisaged to be constituted at public health facilities at the level of Primary Health Centres (PHCs),  Community Health Centres (CHCs), Sub-District Hospitals and District Hospitals.

The RKS/HMC is required to be registered under the Societies Registration Act and have an account  in a commercial bank.  It is to be set up at all the Public Health Facilities starting from Primary Health Centre level and above. It consists of members of Local Self-Government Institutions, Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs), elected public representatives and State Government officials. RKS acts as trustees for the hospitals to manage the affairs of the hospital and is responsible for upkeep of the facilities and ensure provision of better facilities to the patients in the hospital. It would have the authority to raise its own resources by way of user fee and utilize the same for improvement of services rendered in the facility.