In which states are the new AIIMS being set up?

The new AIIMS are being set up in states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and others to ensure equal access to healthcare across the country.

What is the purpose of PMSSY and how does it help?

The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) aims to improve access to quality healthcare and medical education by setting up new AIIMS and upgrading existing government medical colleges across India.

How many new AIIMS have been approved under PMSSY?

Under PMSSY, 22 new AIIMS have been approved in different states. Some of them are already operational, while others are under construction or planning stages.

What does the upgradation of 75 medical colleges include?

The upgradation includes adding super-specialty departments, better medical equipment, improved infrastructure, and more seats for education and patient services in existing medical colleges.

Who benefits from these upgrades and new AIIMS?

These projects mainly benefit students pursuing medical education, patients in need of advanced treatment, and underserved regions lacking quality health services.

How many new AIIMS have been approved under PMSSY?

Under PMSSY, 22 new AIIMS have been approved in different states. Some of them are already operational, while others are under construction or planning stages.

What does the upgradation of 75 medical colleges include?

The upgradation includes adding super-specialty departments, better medical equipment, improved infrastructure, and more seats for education and patient services in existing medical colleges.

Who benefits from these upgrades and new AIIMS?

These projects mainly benefit students pursuing medical education, patients in need of advanced treatment, and underserved regions lacking quality health services.

In which states are the new AIIMS being set up?

The new AIIMS are being set up in states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and others to ensure equal access to healthcare across the country.

How many new AIIMS have been approved under PMSSY?

Under PMSSY, 22 new AIIMS have been approved in different states. Some of them are already operational, while others are under construction or planning stages.

What does the upgradation of 75 medical colleges include?

The upgradation includes adding super-specialty departments, better medical equipment, improved infrastructure, and more seats for education and patient services in existing medical colleges.

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22 New AIIMS And 75 Medical Colleges To Be Upgraded Under PMSSY

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Updated: 23-06-2025 at 12:32 PM

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The Government of India has reinstated the creation of 22 more All India Institute of Medical Science and the upgradation of 75 Government Medical Colleges and Institutions (GMCIs) under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana. This assists in broadening the reach of super speciality services across India. Some of the major works are AIIMS Deoghar in Jharkhand and the development of Patliputra Medical College Dhanbad and Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Ranchi.

More Medical Colleges For Better Health Services

Furthermore, the government has authorised 157 additional medical colleges under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. These colleges will be linked with the already existing district or referral hospitals, thus enhancing medical education as well as health care accessibility.

Support For Public Healthcare Under NHM

Shri JP Nadda, Union Health Minister, also apprised the Lok Sabha that the National Health Mission (NHM) is still extending both technical and financial assistance to the states for the enhancement and strengthening of the public healthcare system. Major activities undertaken in the execution of NHM are as follows:

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
National Ambulance Services
Mobile Medical Units
24x7 Health Services
Free Drugs and Diagnostics Services
Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy

Targeting specific segments of society, all these government programs are aimed at providing healthcare services which are both economic and wide-reaching.

PM-ABHIM: Health Infrastructure Boost

Under the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), significant funds have been allocated for health infrastructure development. For example:

₹20,451.31 crore has been sanctioned for the period 2021-22 to 2024-25 across India.
₹625.68 crore has been allocated to Jharkhand to establish Critical Care Blocks (CCBs), strengthen Sub-centres, and set up Block Public Health Units (BPHUs) and Integrated Public Health Labs (IPHLs).

15th Finance Commission Health Grants

As per the 15th Finance Commission, a provision of ₹70,051 crore was made from 2021–22 to 2025–26 for strengthening health care, medicines, and diagnostic services. Under this scheme, Jharkhand has received ₹2,370.19 crore.

Healthcare Budget For Jharkhand in 2024-25

Scheme	Funds Allocated (₹ Crore)
NHM	961.38
PM-ABHIM	109.16
XV-FC Health	492.1

Conclusion

This certainly shows the efforts made by the government in enhancing the health services delivery in the country, and in the case of Santhal Pargana and Jharkhand in general, targeting areas that are not well served Within the 66 Districts located in the country’s three Eastern regions, it is reasonable to expect that every citizen will gain access to basic medical services.

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