Executive Summary:
The document presents the Indian government's response to questions regarding the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in Lok Sabha. It details the projects sanctioned under the scheme, including the establishment of new AIIMS and the upgradation of existing Government Medical Colleges/Institutions (GMCIs). The information includes project costs, funding distribution between the Central and State governments, and the physical progress of these projects as of August 1, 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **PMSSY Overview:**
* Launched in 2006 to correct regional imbalances in tertiary healthcare and augment quality medical education.
* Two components: Setting up new AIIMS and upgrading existing GMCIs.
* **AIIMS Projects:**
* 22 AIIMS projects approved under PMSSY (details in Annexure I).
* Information provided includes location, approved outlay (in Rs. crore), and project status (Functional, Under Construction, or Pre-investment work in progress).
* **GMCIs Upgradation Projects:**
* 75 GMCIs approved for upgradation under PMSSY (details in Annexure II).
* Upgradation includes setting up Super Speciality Blocks, Trauma Centres, and procurement of medical equipment.
* Information includes approved infrastructure outlay, central and state share, central funds released (in Rs. crore), and project status (Completed or Under Construction).
Impact Analysis:
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for funding and overseeing the implementation of PMSSY projects.
* Action Required: Continue to release funds and monitor the progress of AIIMS and GMCI projects.
* **State Governments:**
* Impact: Partner with the Central Government in funding and implementing PMSSY projects within their respective states.
* Action Required: Provide their share of funding, facilitate project implementation, and report on the physical progress of projects.
* **Government Medical Colleges/Institutions (GMCIs):**
* Impact: Beneficiaries of the PMSSY scheme through upgradation of facilities and infrastructure.
* Action Required: Utilize the funds to establish Super Speciality Blocks/Trauma Centres and procure medical equipment as per the scheme guidelines.
* **Citizens:**
* Impact: Improved access to affordable and reliable tertiary healthcare services and quality medical education.
* Action Required: None.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana: A scheme (PMSSY) launched in 2006 to correct regional imbalances in tertiary healthcare services and augment quality medical education.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences: AIIMS, refers to new All India Institute of Medical Sciences being established under PMSSY.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where AIIMS Mangalagiri and Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, and Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, and Govt. Medical College, Anantpur are located under PMSSY.
Assam: A state in India where AIIMS Guwahati and Guwahati Medical College, Guwahati and Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh are located under PMSSY.
Bihar: A state in India where AIIMS Darbhanga and AIIMS Patna, Sri Krishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga Medical College Hospital, Darbhanga and Patna Medical College Hospital, Patna and Government Medical College, Bhagalpur and Government Medical College, Gaya and IGIMS, Patna are located under PMSSY.
Government Medical Colleges Institutions: GMCIs, refers to upgradation of existing Government Medical Colleges/Institutions under PMSSY.
AIIMS Mangalagiri: A functional AIIMS located in Andhra Pradesh.
AIIMS Guwahati: A functional AIIMS located in Assam.