Parliament Question: PM-ABHIM Infrastructure Projects in Perambalur

GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE LOK SABHA UNSTARREDQUESTION NO. 2089 TO BE ANSWERED ON31.07.2026 PM-ABHIM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN PERAMBALUR 2089.THIRU ARUN NEHRU: Will the Ministerof HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFAREbe pleasedtostate: a) the status of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PMABHIM) infrastructure projects sanctioned in Perambalur Parliamentary Constituency of Tamil Nadu; b) the detailsof funds releasedand utilised underthe scheme inthe said constituency; c) the numberof facilities upgradedunderthe scheme; d) the steps takenbythe Government tocompletependingprojects; and e) the expectedimpact on healthcareservices inthe said constituency? ANSWER THE MINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE (SHRIPRATAPRAO JADHAV) (a) to(e): Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with certain Central Sector (CS) components, has been implemented to strengthen India's public health system through reforms that integrate health service delivery, public health action and health research, thereby enhancing the capacity of public health systems to effectively respond to pandemics and other public health emergencies. Under CSS componentof the scheme, administrative approvalshave beenaccordedto the State of Tamil Nadu, for an amount of Rs. 1656.32 Cr. for construction/ strengthening of 708 Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (Urban-AAMs), 38 Integrated Public Health Labs (IPHLs) at District level and 39 Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) at District Hospitals and Medical collegelevel. As per the information provided by the State, with respect to PerambalurParliamentary Constituency, under CSS component of the scheme, a 50-bedded Critical Care Block (CCB) and one Integrated Public Health Laboratory (IPHL) have been approved for Perambalur district at capital costs of Rs. 23.75 crore and Rs. 1.25 crore, respectively. In addition, an Integrated Public Health Laboratory (IPHL) at District Hospital, Kulithalai, falling under the Perambalur Parliamentary Constituency, has also been approved under PM- ABHIM, the construction of which has been completed and the facility has been made functional. Under PM-ABHIM, funds are released to States/UTs on a lump-sum basis based on approved activities, enabling them to utilize the funds as per their assessed needs and priorities. The details of Central Release and Expenditure under PM-ABHIM since inception toFY2026-27 (upto13.07.2026) for the Stateof Tamil Nadu isasunder: CentralRelease Expenditure Year (Rs. inCr.) (Rs. inCr.) 2021-22 17.45 29.08 2022-23 150.42 183.35 2023-24 279.36 389.37 2024-25 224.99 512.33 2025-26 172.51 283.44 2026-27 23.45 0.00 Note: 1. TheabovereleasesrelatetoCentralGovt.Grants&donotincludeStatesharecontribution.CentralRelease fortheF.Y.2026-27isupdatedupto13.07.2026andisprovisional. 2. ExpenditureincludesexpenditureagainstCentralRelease,Staterelease&unspentbalancesatthebeginning oftheyear. 3. Expenditure is as per FMRssubmitted byStateand isprovisional. Expenditure for FY2026-27isupdated upto31.05.2026. The State has further informed that to ensure timely completion of the approved projects, a Programme Management Consultancy (PMC) has been engaged for regular monitoring of civil works, ensuring compliance with quality standards and facilitating timely implementation. Further, bi-weekly review meetings are conducted by the State Programme Manager (National Urban Health Mission), who is also the Nodal Officer for Civil Works, to monitor project progress and resolve implementation bottlenecks. In addition, monthly review meetings, chaired by the Mission Director, National Health Mission, Tamil Nadu, are held to review progress, address critical issues and ensure timely completion and operationalisationof the approvedinfrastructure. *****