Archive · 24 Jul 2026
AP to Audit C-sections at Network Hospitals
The Andhra Pradesh government is conducting an audit of C-section deliveries at all network hospitals under the NTR Vaidya Seva scheme.
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav expressed concern over the increasing number of C-section deliveries performed without medical necessity.
Hospitals must provide medical reasons and test reports justifying these deliveries.
The audit will be conducted by the NTR Vaidya Seva Trust or authorized officials.
Hospitals not complying with the norms will face stern action.
Additionally, every C-section delivery patient must have an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) identification number and an electronic health record.
The circular for the audit will come into effect immediately.
Andhra Pradesh government is auditing C-section deliveries at network hospitals under the NTR Vaidya Seva scheme.
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav directed officials to audit C-section deliveries to curb their abuse.
Hospitals must provide medical reasons and test reports justifying C-section deliveries.
The audit will be conducted by the NTR Vaidya Seva Trust or authorized officials.
Hospitals not complying with the norms will face stern action.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, NTR Vaidya Seva Trust CEO K.V.N. Chakradhara Babu, Network hospitals
- What
- Audit of C-section deliveries to curb their abuse
- When
- Immediately
- Where
- Network hospitals under NTR Vaidya Seva scheme in Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure medical necessity and curb abuse of C-section deliveries
Health Minister's Directive
Hospital Compliance
Audit Purpose
Health Minister's Directive
To curb the abuse of C-section deliveries in the state.
Hospital Compliance
To ensure compliance with medical norms and record-keeping.
Medical Justification
Health Minister's Directive
Hospitals must provide medical reasons and test reports justifying C-section deliveries.
Hospital Compliance
Hospitals must record all details justifying such deliveries for verification.
Action Against Non-Compliance
Health Minister's Directive
Stern action will be taken against hospitals not recording mandatory details.
Hospital Compliance
Hospitals must comply with the audit to avoid penalties.
- Scheme Name
- NTR Vaidya Seva scheme
- Health Minister
- Satya Kumar Yadav
- CEO of NTR Vaidya Seva Trust
- K.V.N. Chakradhara Babu
- Audit Focus
- C-section deliveries
- Mandatory Requirements
- ABHA identification number and electronic health record