(a) whether the Railways have any proposal to set up a medical college at Jodhpur in
Rajasthan;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the amount sanctioned by the Railways for the purpose during the current financial year
2010-11; and
(d) the time by which the college is likely to be set up?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) to (d) This Medical College will be constructed and operated by the Private Partner with
the existing Railway Hospital on Railway land, in PPP mode.
In PPP mode, Government’s expenditure is limited to consultancy and viability gap, if any.This
will be known after competitive bidding process is completed.
Bidding process for Hospitals in PPP mode shall be initiated after Feasibility Report is
prepared and in-principle approval of the statutory authorities is obtained, which may take
about one and a half year. Action has been initiated for appointment of Consultant. Work at
site shall commence after award of concession and financial closure is achieved by the
concessionaire. The Completion of the project is likely to take 4 to 5 years.