| However, the country is yet to witness big partnerships in this sector. Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss responds to Business Standard queries on PPPs in healthcare. |
| What has been the response from the private players on your PPP plans? |
| Very encouraging. Industry associations like Ficci, CII and Assocham are working hard towards making the partnership happen. However, it's just a beginning and the partnership will grow on a trial-and-error basis. |
| The private participation in the National Rural Health Mission programmes are known to be dismal. Is it a setback? |
| It is true that the private sector has not shown interest in partnerships in primary health segment in rural areas. However, they will find PPPs in urban health centres envisaged as part of the National Urban Health Mission attractive. |
| Which are the potential areas for PPPs? |
| We are looking forward to have private players' presence in managing laboratories, undertaking research operations and even taking charge of public hospitals. Modalities can be worked out. |
| Are you open for private partnerships in the upcoming AIIMS-like super speciality hospitals? |
| Yes. Even the Planning Commission has emphasised the need for PPPs. I want the industry associations to come forward with various models of partnerships. |
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