AIIMS, Kerala

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AIIMS Kerala will be established after March 2026. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) proposes to establish an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Kerala. [1]

RTI 2025

According to a 2025 RTI response, the Health Ministry asked the Finance Ministry for "in-principle" clearance, and the Ministry suggested that it be included in the upcoming PMSSY phase.[ citation needed ] The program's continuation after 2025–2026 is being assessed. The current phase expires in March 2026. There hasn't been any official approval yet.[ citation needed ]

Demand from State

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda have been urged by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to approve the establishment of an AIIMS Kozhikode in Kinaloor as soon as possible. [8] [9] To demonstrate its commitment, the state government has already set aside and purchased land for this prestigious medical facility. Kerala has been calling for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences for the past ten years. The Chief Minister underlined that the state is prepared for the project because it has fulfilled all directives from the federal government regarding land acquisition.

Sites

Kerala state have suggested four different sites which is rejected by Central government. [10]

Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, recently stated in Parliament that none of the four locations—including Ernakulam district—that the State government had suggested for the establishment of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have been approved in the current phase of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).

Reference

  1. 1 2 Jayanth, A. S. (2025-10-15). "Kerala may get AIIMS, but only after March 2026". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  2. ↑ "Kerala to Receive AIIMS at "appropriate time", says Union Minister Nadda". Digital Health News. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  3. ↑ Jose, Anna (2025-09-29). "Central criteria and Kerala's needs must govern AIIMS location, say key voices". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  4. ↑ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Four new AIIMS on proposal, one to Kerala; Central govt with good news for state". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  5. ↑ Service, Express News (2025-09-28). "Nadda: Kerala will get AIIMS at right time, place". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  6. ↑ George, Jerin (2021-11-19). "Is New AIIMS Going To Be Started In Kozhikode? | AIIMS Calicut". Brilliantpala. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  7. ↑ PTI (2023-01-21). "Kerala CM calls on Centre to set up AIIMS in Kozhikode". ThePrint. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  8. ↑ Priya, Dr (2025-10-11). "AIIMS Kozhikode: Kerala Urges Expedited Approval for Premier Institute". Healthcare Blogs. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  9. ↑ "Kerala AIIMS Row: BJP Leaders Clash Over Location in Alappuzha, Kasargod, Thiruvananthapuram". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
  10. ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (2025-08-08). "None of four sites proposed by Kerala for AIIMS approved by Centre under PMSSY". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2025-11-24.{{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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