Setting up of AIIMS in Kerala
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked whether in-principle approval was granted for setting up an AIIMS in Kerala, specifically regarding rare viral diseases, and sought details on the status, criteria, and alternatives. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provided the answer.
Who asked / answered
Shri V K Sreekandan, Shri Kodikunnil Suresh (asked); Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (answered)
What the government said
- In-principle approval has not been accorded for setting up AIIMS in Kerala
- PMSSY aims to correct regional imbalances in tertiary healthcare
- NCDC approved a state branch at Kozhikode for disease surveillance
- Upgradation of three Government Medical Colleges approved under PMSSY
- State proposed four sites for AIIMS in 2014/2016, including Kinaloor, Kozhikode
- Proposal for AIIMS in Kerala not approved under the scheme
Points worth noting
- The government did not approve AIIMS in Kerala despite State proposals
- Kerala's proposed sites for AIIMS were not approved
- PMSSY upgradation of medical colleges was approved instead of new AIIMS
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q96 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 24.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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24.07.2026
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