**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to Unstarred Question No. 2192 in Lok Sabha, addressed on December 12th, 2025, concerning central assistance to Tamil Nadu under the National Health Mission (NHM). It details the financial assistance provided, the status of the AIIMS Madurai project, and the upgradation of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in the Perambalur Lok Sabha Constituency since 2021. The target completion date for the AIIMS Madurai project is October 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **National Health Mission (NHM) Implementation:**
* The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare implements the NHM to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services.
* The Government provides technical and financial support to States/UTs for improving health infrastructure, human resources, and accessibility to quality healthcare.
* **Central Assistance to Tamil Nadu:**
* Central releases to Tamil Nadu under NHM are as follows:
* FY 2022-23: ₹1,652.24 Crores
* FY 2023-24: ₹1,996.06 Crores
* FY 2024-25: ₹1,742.67 Crores
* The releases are Central Government grants and do not include the State share contribution.
* **Upgradation of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Perambalur Lok Sabha Constituency (since 2021):**
* Total Amount Sanctioned: ₹1,705 Lakhs
* Number of Facilities Upgraded:
* Additional Buildings to PHCs: 2
* Block Primary Health Centres: 13
* Rural PHC: 6
* Staff Nurse Quarters: 1
* Urban PHC: 2
* **AIIMS Madurai Project:**
* Approved under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna at a cost of ₹2,021.51 Cr.
* Target completion date is October 2026.
* Physical progress as of 30.11.2025 is 42%, with ₹421.02 crore released for the project.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Receives financial assistance and technical support from the Central Government under the NHM to improve health infrastructure and services.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the funds effectively to upgrade PHCs and ensure the timely completion of the AIIMS Madurai project.
**Residents of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Benefits from improved health infrastructure, better access to quality healthcare services, and the establishment of AIIMS Madurai.
* **Action Required:** Utilize and provide feedback on upgraded facilities and services to improve healthcare delivery.
**Ministry of Health & Family Welfare**
* **Impact:** Oversees and supports the implementation of the NHM, monitors the progress of AIIMS Madurai, and ensures the allocation of funds to Tamil Nadu.
* **Action Required:** Continue to monitor project progress and provide necessary support to ensure timely completion and effective utilization of funds.
Key Entities Referenced
National Health Mission (NHM): A centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to improve health infrastructure and healthcare accessibility.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The primary ministry responsible for implementing the National Health Mission and addressing health-related issues.
Tamil Nadu: The state receiving central assistance under the National Health Mission (NHM).
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Madurai: A medical institute project approved under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna.
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna: A scheme under which the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Madurai has been approved.
GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE
DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARREDQUESTION NO. 2192
TOBE ANSWERED ON 12TH DECEMBER, 2025
CENTRALASSISTANCEFORTAMILNADU UNDER NHM
2192.THIRU ARUNNEHRU:
Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased tostate:
(a) the total amount of Central assistance provided to the Government of Tamil Nadu under
the National HealthMission (NHM) during the last three financial years;
(b) the status of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) project in Madurai,
including the current construction progress, fund utilization along with the expected date of
completion;and
(c) the number of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in the Perambalur Lok Sabha Parliamentary
Constituency in Tamil Nadu that have received funding for upgradation under any Central
Government scheme since 2021?
ANSWER
THE MINISTEROFSTATE IN THE MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND FAMILY
WELFARE
(SHRIPRATAPRAO JADHAV)
(a) to (c): With the objective of attainment of universal access to equitable, affordable and quality
health care services, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is implementing National Health
Mission (NHM). Government provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs for
improvement in health infrastructure, availability of adequate human resources to health facilities,
to improve availability and accessibility to quality health care especially for the underserved and
marginalized groups.The details of Central Release underNHM from F.Y. 2022-23 to F.Y. 2024-25 to the State of Tamil
Nadu isasbelow:
(Rs.in Crores)
FinancialYear CentralRelease
2022-23 1,652.24
2023-24 1,996.06
2024-25 1,742.67
Note:TheabovereleasesrelatetoCentralGovt.Grants&donotincludeStatesharecontribution.
As per the information received from the State Govt. of Tamil Nadu, the upgradation of Primary
HealthCentresinPerambalur LokSabhaConstituency since 2021isasbelow:
(Rs. inLakhs)
Buildings providedfor upgradingthe No.of facilities Amount Sanctioned
existingservices
Additional Buildings toPHCs 2 135
BlockPrimary HealthCentres 13 680
Rural PHC 6 680
Staff Nurse Quarters 1 25
Urban PHC 2 185
GrandTotal 24 1,705
Further, the details of Infrastructure Resources under NHM may be accessed from the Health
Dynamicsof India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) report for FY2022-23, linkasbelow:
https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Health%20Dynamics%20of%20India%20%28Infrastructure
%20%26%20Human%20Resources%29%202022-23_RE%20%281%29.pdf
All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) Madurai has been approved under the Pradhan
Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna at a cost of Rs. 2,021.51 Cr. As per the Loan Agreement with
Japan International Cooperation Agency, the target completion date is October, 2026. As of
30.11.2025, the physical progress of the AIIMS Madurai project is 42% and a total of Rs. 421.02
crore hasbeenreleased towards AIIMS Madurai project.
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