Question : MODERNISATION OF MEDICAL COLLEGES IN KERALA



(a) whether the Government of Kerala has submitted any proposal to the Union Government for the upgradation and strengthening of emergency facilities at medical colleges/hospitals of Thiruvanathapuram;

(b) if so, the action taken /being taken by the Government in this regard;

(c) whether the Union Government is considering to provide financial assistance to various medical colleges in Kerala to improve the infrastructure facilities and modernization ; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE( SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) & (b): An amount of Rs.144.86 lakhs has been released for upgradation of Trauma Care facilities at Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram vide this Ministry`s letter dated 21st March, 2005.

(c) & (d): Presently, there is no specific scheme to provide financial assistance to Medical Colleges for improving its infrastructure facilities etc.