(a) whether the Government has received any submission/proposal from the
Government of Maharashtra to accord grant to State Government under Pradhan
Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY);
(b) if so, the details thereof and the current status of this proposal; and
(c) the time by when this proposal is likely to be finalised and the reasons for
delay in approval of the same?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) & (b): Yes. The Government has received proposal from the Government of Maharashtra
for grant of financial assistance for upgradation of the following 7 medical college
institutions in the State:
1. Shri Vasantrao Naik Government Medical College, Yavatmal;
2. Government Medical College & Hospital, Akola;
3. Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule;
4. Dr. Shanrrao Chavan Medical College & Guru Govind Singh Hospital, Nanded;
5. Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College & Chatrpati Shivaji Maharaj
General Hospital, Solapur;
6. Government Medical College & Hospital, Latur; and
7. B.J. Medical College& Sassoon General Hospitals, Pune.
There is no provision for sanction of grant for upgradation of the above institutions
under the PMSSY at present. However, insofar as State of Maharashtra is concerned, Central
Government has taken up upgradation of the Grants Medical College, Mumbai in the first phase
and of Government Medical College, Nagpur in the second phase of PMSSY.
(c): Does not arise.