About the Scheme
The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) was launched in 2006 with the primary objective of correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable/reliable tertiary healthcare services and augmenting facilities for quality medical education in the country.
Target Beneficiaries: All 140 crore Indian citizens through comprehensive healthcare infrastructure development including 22 new AIIMS, upgraded medical colleges, and enhanced tertiary healthcare services especially for underserved regions
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Key Features
- Establishment of new AIIMS-like institutions in various states to provide super-specialty healthcare.
- Upgradation of existing Government Medical Colleges/Institutions by constructing super-specialty blocks and providing advanced medical equipment.
- Focus on improving both healthcare delivery and medical education infrastructure.
- Aims to reduce the gap in tertiary healthcare facilities between urban and rural areas.
- Entirely funded by the Central Government for new AIIMS, and substantial central assistance for upgradation projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- States/Union Territories identified as underserved in tertiary healthcare infrastructure.
- Existing Government Medical Colleges/Institutions seeking to upgrade their facilities to super-specialty levels.
- Regions lacking adequate medical education and tertiary care facilities as per national health indicators.