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Kerala Health Institutions to Receive ₹69.35 Crore Boost from National
The Centre has approved ₹69.35 crore under the National Health Mission for developing healthcare institutions in Kerala. This includes upgrading infrastructure at 29 facilities, with significant investments in hospitals, mother and childcare centers, and diagnostic blocks across various districts.
August 26, 2024
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Major Funding Approval for Healthcare in Kerala
The Centre has approved ₹69.35 crore for the development of healthcare institutions in Kerala under the National Health Mission for the 2024-25 period. This funding aims to improve the infrastructure of 29 healthcare institutions across the state.
- Key Projects Funded:
- ₹6.16 crore for a 50-bed mother and childcare center at Kanjirappally General Hospital, Kottayam.
- ₹4.70 crore each for constructing warehouses in Kollam and Kozhikode.
- ₹4.5 crore for new OP and IP blocks at Tata Hospital, Kasaragod.
- ₹3.33 crore for a skill lab and training center in Malappuram.
- ₹3.87 crore for renovating the OP block and casualty at Palluruthy Taluk Hospital.
- Other Significant Allocations:
- ₹3 crore to strengthen the diagnostic block at Pathanamthitta General Hospital.
- ₹3 crore to enhance the gynaecology department at Idukki District Hospital.
- ₹1.70 crore for staff quarters at Edamalakudy in Idukki.
- ₹1.50 crore for the paediatric ward at Perinthalmanna District Hospital, Malappuram.
- ₹2.10 crore for the casualty block at Pazhayangadi Hospital, Kannur.
- ₹3.11 crore for renovating the operation theatre at Kanhangad District Hospital, Kasaragod.
This funding is part of a broader initiative to modernize Kerala’s healthcare infrastructure, ensuring better facilities and services for residents across the state.