Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
The Government has initiated implementation of the following projects under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in the State of Andhra Pradesh:
(i) Upgradation of Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati with estimated cost of Rs.120 crore (Central Share Rs.60 crore for procurement of Medical equipments including consultancy fee and Institute Share Rs. 60 crore) under Phase 1 of PMSSY.
(ii) Upgradation of Govt. Medical College, Anantapur and Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada with an approved cost of Rs.150 crore (Central share- Rs.120 crore and State share- Rs.30 crore) per Institute under Phase III of PMSSY.
(iii) The Cabinet has approved setting up of new AIIMS in Andhra Pradesh on 7th October 2015. Accordingly, establishment of new AIIMS at Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh is being implemented. The MoU has been signed between the Government of India and Government of Andhra Pradesh. Taking over of the land at Andhra Pradesh has been done. Soil survey, topographical survey has been completed. Tender for boundary wall has been awarded.
Initial project funds at the rate of 3% i.e. Rs.2.40 crore of the total cost of civil works for each Government Medical College has been released to HITES, the Executing Agency in respect of Government Medical College, Anantpur and HSCC (India) Ltd. in respect of Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada.
The Health Minister, Shri J P Nadda stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
(i) Upgradation of Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati with estimated cost of Rs.120 crore (Central Share Rs.60 crore for procurement of Medical equipments including consultancy fee and Institute Share Rs. 60 crore) under Phase 1 of PMSSY.
(ii) Upgradation of Govt. Medical College, Anantapur and Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada with an approved cost of Rs.150 crore (Central share- Rs.120 crore and State share- Rs.30 crore) per Institute under Phase III of PMSSY.
(iii) The Cabinet has approved setting up of new AIIMS in Andhra Pradesh on 7th October 2015. Accordingly, establishment of new AIIMS at Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh is being implemented. The MoU has been signed between the Government of India and Government of Andhra Pradesh. Taking over of the land at Andhra Pradesh has been done. Soil survey, topographical survey has been completed. Tender for boundary wall has been awarded.
Initial project funds at the rate of 3% i.e. Rs.2.40 crore of the total cost of civil works for each Government Medical College has been released to HITES, the Executing Agency in respect of Government Medical College, Anantpur and HSCC (India) Ltd. in respect of Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada.
The Health Minister, Shri J P Nadda stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
