## Summary of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) Projects in Karnataka
This document summarizes the status of projects sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in Karnataka as of August 8, 2025.
**Key Findings:**
* **Upgraded Institutions:** Three Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) in Karnataka have been upgraded under PMSSY on a Centre-State cost-sharing basis.
* Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore: Project completed with an approved outlay of ₹126.69 Crore (Central Share: ₹100 Crore, State Share: ₹26.69 Crore). Central funds released: ₹99.48 Crore. Focus: Super Specialty Block.
* Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari: Project completed with an approved outlay of ₹150 Crore (Central Share: ₹120 Crore, State Share: ₹30 Crore). Central funds released: ₹105.92 Crore. Focus: Trauma Care Block.
* Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi: Project completed with an approved outlay of ₹150 Crore (Central Share: ₹120 Crore, State Share: ₹30 Crore). Central funds released: ₹113.92 Crore. Focus: Super Specialty Block.
* **Impact on Tertiary Healthcare:** The upgraded super specialty facilities have strengthened tertiary healthcare by providing specialized services, including Cardiology, Neurology, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Pediatric Surgery, Urology, Oncology, and Nephrology.
* **New Proposals:** There are no new proposals from the State of Karnataka currently under consideration for approval under PMSSY in the current phase.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana: A centrally sponsored scheme by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, aimed at improving tertiary healthcare services in the country. Abbreviated as PMSSY.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for health policy.
Karnataka: A state in South India where the PMSSY projects are being implemented, and for which information is requested in the Lok Sabha question.
Bangalore Medical College: A Government Medical College (GMC) in Bangalore, Karnataka, that has been upgraded under the PMSSY scheme with a Super Specialty Block.
Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari: A Government Medical College (GMC) located in Ballari, Karnataka, that has been upgraded under the PMSSY scheme with a Trauma Care Block.
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi: A Government Medical College (GMC) located in Hubballi, Karnataka, that has been upgraded under the PMSSY scheme with a Super Specialty Block.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question regarding PMSSY in Karnataka was raised.
SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV: The Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
MINISTRYOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE
DEPARTMENTOFHEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARREDQUESTION NO. 3249
TOBE ANSWERED ON08THAUGUST,2025
PRADHAN MANTRI SWASTHYASURAKSHAYOJANAIN KARNATAKA
3249.SHRIB YRAGHAVENDRA:
Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFAREbe pleasedtostate:
(a) the details of projects sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
(PMSSY) inKarnataka since the inceptionof the scheme;
(b) the present status of eachof these projects, including timelinefor completion, physical and
financialprogress alongwith the reasons for anydelays, district-wise;
(c) whether the upgraded institutions and new facilities under PMSSY in Karnataka have
helped improve access to tertiary healthcare, and if so, the details of patient load, speciality
services andmedicaleducation capacitycreatedasa result;
(d) whether any new proposals from the State of Karnataka are currently under consideration
underPMSSY; and
(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the expected timeline for their approval and
implementation ?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OFSTATEIN THE MINISTRYOFHEALTHAND FAMILY
WELFARE
(SHRI PRATAPRAOJADHAV)
(a) to (e) Under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), in the State of
Karnataka,three Government Medical Colleges(GMCs) have beenupgradedona Centre-
State cost-sharing basis asperfollowing details:
(Rs. inCrore)
S. Name of Approved Outlay Central
No. Govt. Approved Funds
Statusof
Medical Infrastructur Centra State/ Total Release
the project
College / e l Share Institut d
Institute e Share
1. Bangalore
Super
Medical
100 26.69 126.69 99.48
College, Specialty Completed
Bangalore BlockS. Name of Approved Outlay Central
No. Funds
Govt. Approved
Medical Infrastructur State/ Release Statusof
College / e Centra Institut Total d the project
l Share
Institute e Share
2. Vijayanagar
Institute of
Medical Trauma Care 120 30 150 105.92
Completed
Sciences, Block
Ballari
3. Karnataka
Institute of
Super
Medical 120 30 150 113.92 Completed
Specialty
Sciences,
Block
Hubballi
The upgraded super specialty facilities in these GMC’s have strengthened tertiary
healthcare by providing specialized services including Cardiology, Neurology, Plastic
Surgery, Neurosurgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Pediatric Surgery, Urology, Oncology,
Nephrology.
In the current phase of PMSSY, there is no proposal under consideration for approval of
anynewfacilitiesunderthe scheme inthe Stateof Karnataka.
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