Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure in Lakhimpur Kheri

The question asked the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to state the status of healthcare infrastructure in Lakhimpur Kheri, including NHM funds, plans for health centers, and the operational status of the Autonomous State Medical College.

Asked by Shri Utkarsh Verma Madhur; Answered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda).

• Healthcare is a State subject; the State Government is primarily responsible for planning and implementation.
• Central Government provides financial and technical support under the National Health Mission (NHM) based on State proposals.
• Lakhimpur District has 9 CHCs, 29 PHCs, and 461 AAMs, with 4 CHCs, 7 PHCs, and 8 AAMs operational in rural/tribal areas bordering Nepal.
• Central share released to Uttar Pradesh under NHM: Rs. 4928.14 Crore (2023-24), Rs. 5853.43 Crore (2024-25), and Rs. 5686.12 Crore (2025-26).
• Under PM-ABHIM, approval was given for 1 Critical Care Block, 1 Integrated Public Health Lab, 10 Block Public Health Units, 10 Urban-AAMs, and 130 Building-less Sub Health Centre-AAMs in Lakhimpur Kheri.
• The Autonomous State Medical College (ASMC) in Lakhimpur Kheri is established as per NMC norms, conducts regular faculty recruitment, and provides specialist and emergency care.

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