PM Modi Inaugurates Advanced Mother‑Child & Neurosciences Centres at PGIMER, Launches Critical Care Block under PM‑ABHIM

Inauguration of New Health Infrastructure at PGIMER On 17 July 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated two specialised hospitals – the Advanced Mother and Child Centre and the Advanced Neurosciences Centre – at PGIMER . He also laid the foundation stone for a 150‑bed PM‑ABHIM Critical Care Block. The event was attended by Union Health Minister Dr. Jagat Prakash Nadda and other senior officials. Key Developments Inauguration of the Advanced Mother and Child Centre – 300‑bed tertiary facility for high‑risk pregnancies and critically ill children. Inauguration of the Advanced Neurosciences Centre – 300‑bed centre offering neurology, neurosurgery and neuro‑critical care, built at a cost of ₹440 crore. Foundation stone laid for a 150‑bed Critical Care Block under PM‑ABHIM , enhancing emergency and disaster response. Announcement of a new MBBS college at PGIMER, admissions to begin soon. Important Facts & Statistics Since 2014, the government has approved 15 new AIIMS and increased medical colleges from 387 to 818, raising MBBS seats to over 1.38 lakh . Over 1.75 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs now operate, delivering twelve primary‑care packages to crores of citizens. The ABDM has issued nearly 90 crore ABHA cards . The telemedicine platform eSanjeevani has recorded > 48 crore consultations. Maternal mortality has fallen by 86 % and institutional deliveries exceed 90 % . TB treatment coverage is above 90 % and incidence has dropped 21 % in the last decade, per WHO. UPSC Relevance The developments illustrate the government's NHP 2017 focus on preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care. Understanding schemes like PM‑ABHIM , ABDM , and Swachh Bharat Mission is essential for GS‑3 (Health) and GS‑2 (Governance) questions on health infrastructure, digital health, and public‑health outcomes. Way Forward Future steps should include: Scaling up critical‑care blocks in underserved regions to improve disaster readiness. Integrating tele‑medicine services with primary‑care centres for seamless referrals. Continuing expansion of medical education seats to meet the growing demand for health‑care professionals. Strengthening monitoring of TB‑Mukt Bharat and other preventive programmes to sustain gains. These actions will deepen the health‑care net, making quality services a right rather than a privilege for every Indian.