Union Cabinet approves proposals for setting up 3 new AIIMS
Q. Union Cabinet has proposed the setting up of new AIIMS at which of the following locations at total cost of INR 4949 crore?- Published on 08 Oct 15a. Nagpur
b. Manglagiri
c. Kalyani
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
Union Cabinet has approved proposal for establishing three new AIIMS at Nagpur (Maharashtra), Manglagiri (AP) and Kalyani (WB) under the PMSSY at cost of INR 4949 crore. The proposed aims will have a capacity of 960 beds along with admin block, teaching block, theatre, nursing college, nice shelter, hostel and residential facilities as well as AYUSH block. Of the total expenditure of Rs 4949 crore, the cost of the new AIIMS at Manglagiri in Andhra Pradesh will be Rs 1618 crore, at Nagpur in Maharashtra of Rs 1577 crore and at Kalyani in West Bengal of Rs 1754 crore. While 6 new AIIMS have been made functional under the yojana, construction of one such unit is ongoing at Rae Barielly.
