Chandigarh, Aug 19 - In a first of its kind of move to involve individuals, corporates and other organisations, the Haryana government has formulated a policy regarding acceptance and management of donations from the public to further strengthen the healthcare system in the state.

Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda Wednesday said all donations would be accepted by the district health and family welfare societies headed by the deputy commissioners.

Hooda, who also holds the health portfolio, said this new policy has been circulated among all deputy commissioners for necessary action.

Donations in this regard would mean a contribution, grant, property, equipment from a donor without making any commitment of resources or services with a commercial value in return, other than naming opportunities, a state government spokesman said here.

Hooda said many times, there were offers for donation of equipment and funds for construction works. The respective district authorities could allow such donations to be made based on requirement.

District health and family welfare societies have been allowed to acknowledge and recognise donors and their gifts, the chief minister said.