Centre assures priority for Velloor in AIIMS site selection in Kerala
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has assured that Velloor in Kottayam will be prioritized as a potential site for the proposed AIIMS in Kerala. The final decision remains pending, contingent upon the State government's submission of a formal report evaluating various proposed locations.
Why it matters
The establishment of an AIIMS in Kerala is a significant healthcare infrastructure project that will impact regional medical accessibility and public health standards for the state.
Amid continuing uncertainty over the location of the proposed All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Kerala, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has assured that Velloor in Kottayam will be given priority when the Centre takes the final call on the site.
According to K. Francis George, Lok Sabha member representing Kottayam, Mr Nadda gave the assurance while receiving a memorandum seeking consideration of Velloor as the site for the premier healthcare institute.
Mr Nadda also said the State government was examining the locations proposed for AIIMS and would submit its report to the Centre. The Union government would then examine the findings and take further action based on the report.
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