The PPP model was introduced in December 2005 for a period of three years under an MOU signed by the Centre, the state government and the NGOs, for three years.
It was the first such model to be introduced in any state in the country, Health Department Commissioner Anshu Prakash said today.
Under the terms, the Centre provides 90 per cent fund for running the PHCs while the NGOs provide the rest.
The steering committee of PPP model under National Rural Health Mission after review of the performances of different NGOs which have been given complete freedom in running 16 PHCs, one each in every district headquarters recommended a further tenure of three years.
The NGOs would get money to purchase medicines and engage doctors and other staff to maintain the buildings, ambulances and laboratories.
According to Prakash four NGOs