The state of Maharashtra has granted collectors the authority to utilize 100% of medical funds available with the District Planning Development Committee (DPDC) for purchasing drugs, in response to criticism for failing to procure medicine stocks on time. Previously, only 10% of the funds could be used. The health department has also decided to urgently buy essential and life-saving medicines in the wake of potential shortages. This shift in procurement allows districts to fully utilize their DPDC medical budgets at their discretion, providing a solution to intermittent shortages at government facilities.