Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana

WHY IN NEWS? Setting up of 22 new regional AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) has been approved under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) so far. About: PMSSY was announced in 2003 with objectives of correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable/reliable tertiary healthcare services and also to augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Two Components: Setting up of AIIMS like institutions. Up gradation of government medical collegesin various states. The project cost for upgradation of each medical college institution is shared by the Centre and the stateRead More