Kolkata-based FMCG firm Emami Limited has decided to pull out from the Ayush Gram public private partnership project in Uttarakhand alleging red-tapism as well legal and political hassles.
According to a state government official, the company has written a letter saying that they want to withdraw from the project launched in 2010 that envisages setting up of whole range of health facilities including a hospital, wellness centre, a hotel and a herbal garden. However, the official said that government will call a high-level meeting to take final decision on the matter.
In August, 2010 Emami entered into an agreement with Uttarakhand Government for setting up India’s first Ayush Gram spread over 10 acres at Bhawali town.
As per the agreement, Emami had to set up a minimum 60 bed hospital in at Bhawali. It had to make an upfront payment of Rs 2.5 crore.
Confirming the Development, Director, Ayush Department D K Sharma said that Emami has asked the government to pay Rs 2.5 crore paid as upfront payment and that too with interest.
State government has plans to have one Ayush facility in all 13 districts of the state.