Question : MODERNISATION OF HOSPITALS

(a) whether the Government proposes to modernise/upgrade Government/Non- Government Hospitals in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the details of funds allocated and spent thereon during the last three years and the current year?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI SUDIP BANDYOPADHYAY)

(a) & (b): Upgradation /modernization of Government health facilities in the rural areas are taken up under National Rural Health Mission[NRHM]. Based on their felt needs and priorities, State/UT Governments incorporate their proposals to modernise/upgrade Government Hospitals in rural areas in their annual Programme Implementation Plan[PIPs] under NRHM. Based on approval accorded by Government of India, they are taken up for implementation by respective State/UT Governments. Non Government Hospitals are not covered under NRHM.

Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana[PMSSY] Government has taken up upgradation of 13 existing Government medical college institutions in the first phase at the central contribution of Rs. 100 crores each and 6 Government medical college institutions in second phase, at a central contribution of Rs. 125 Crores each. The upgradation broadly envisages improving health infrastructure through construction of Super Speciality Block/Trauma Centre etc and procurement of medical equipment for existing as well as new facilities. Out of the13 institutions in the first phase of PMSSY, civil work at 5 Medical colleges have been completed.

(c): A statement showing the details of expenditure incurred for Hospital Strengthening under Mission Flexipool of NRHM by all States/UTs during the year 2007-08 to 2010-11 is at Annexure A. The details of funds released under PMSSY for upgradation of medical college institutions is at Annexure B.