Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Orders Real-Time Centralised Tracking Of Medicines In All Government Hospitals
Chief Minister warns of strict action against doctors prescribing outside medicines, holds CMOs directly accountable as Haryana launches sweeping overhaul of public healthcare services
Chandigarh, March 30, 2026 — In a decisive push to reform public healthcare delivery, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday directed that all government hospitals across the state maintain medicine records on a real-time centralised portal, making it impossible for doctors to claim ignorance of available stocks when prescribing medicines from outside.
Chairing a high-level review meeting on the state’s healthcare services at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister made clear that the era of patients being burdened with costly outside prescriptions must end — and that accountability for ensuring compliance will rest squarely with Chief Medical Officers (CMOs).
No More Outside Prescriptions — Or Else
CM Saini laid down an unambiguous directive: with live medicine availability data accessible to every doctor at their respective hospitals, there will be no justification for prescribing outside medicines. In cases where a medicine is genuinely unavailable, the doctor must explicitly record this on the OPD slip. Any failure to comply will invite strict action, with CMOs held personally responsible for enforcing the rule at the ground level.
“Shortage of medicines at any level will not be tolerated,” the Chief Minister stated categorically, directing that a robust real-time monitoring system for medicine stocks be implemented to ensure timely replenishment. He also instructed that annual empanelment of suppliers be undertaken and that CMOs communicate medicine requirements to empanelled agencies at least four days in advance to prevent shortages from arising in the first place.
Diagnostic Upgrades For All 22 Districts
The Chief Minister turned his attention to the state of diagnostic infrastructure, directing that advanced facilities such as CT scan and MRI machines be made available in hospitals across all districts. Officers informed him that upgrades have already been completed in 10 districts. Saini directed that the remaining 12 districts be covered at the earliest, so that patients are no longer forced to travel outside their districts for critical diagnostic procedures. He further called for phased expansion of healthcare infrastructure to meet the state’s growing future needs.
Staffing, Accountability And Performance
Acknowledging gaps in human resources, the Chief Minister directed that hospitals be staffed in proportion to patient load, with adequate availability of doctors, nursing staff, and paramedics ensured at all times. He called for immediate improvements in staff deployment, duty rosters, and overall hospital functioning. Officers informed the meeting that until full-time specialists are appointed in medical colleges, doctors will be engaged on a contractual basis to bridge the gap.
On accountability, Saini directed that the roles and responsibilities of CMOs be clearly defined, with strict adherence to district-wise targets and strengthened performance-based monitoring systems.
Transparent Procurement And Cleaner Hospitals
The Chief Minister also directed that procurement of medicines and equipment be made more transparent, efficient, and time-bound, with no delays permitted and strict quality standards maintained throughout. Emphasising the patient experience, he called for improved sanitation, better management systems, and a more patient-friendly approach across all facilities. Strengthening of feedback mechanisms was also stressed to enable continuous service improvement.
Broader Review
The meeting also covered the progress of medical colleges, e-Upchar services, the Ayushman scheme, and preparedness in terms of medicine stock, ambulance fuel, and LPG availability for patient meals — particularly in view of the current situation. Officers assured the Chief Minister that adequate arrangements are in place and no shortages exist.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Sumita Misra, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Arun Gupta, Secretary Health and Mission Director NHM Haryana R.S. Dhillon, and Director General Health Services Dr. Manish Bansal.
The directives signal a clear intent by the Saini government to make public healthcare in Haryana more accountable, technology-driven, and patient-centric.
