Thiruvananthapuram: Health minister Veena George has said that the Centre has sanctioned Rs 69.35cr under the National Health Mission (2024-25) for the development activities of healthcare institutions in the state.
She said more projects have been approved, including construction work worth Rs 69.35L to upgrade infrastructure of healthcare institutions. Approval has been given for the development activities of 29 healthcare institutions, she said.
These include Rs 6.16cr for the construction of a 50-bed mother and childcare centre at Kanjirappally General Hospital in Kottayam; Rs 4.70cr each for constructing warehouses in Kollam and Kozhikode; Rs 4.5cr for building new OP and IP blocks at Tata Hospital in Kasaragod; Rs 3.33cr for a skill lab and training centre in Malappuram; and Rs 3.87cr for renovating the OP block and casualty at Palluruthy Taluk Hospital.
Additionally, Rs 3cr has been approved for strengthening the diagnostic block at Pathanamthitta General Hospital; Rs 1.70cr for constructing staff quarters at Edamalakudy in Idukki; and Rs 3cr to enhance the gynaecology department at Idukki District Hospital.
As much as Rs 1.50cr is allocated for the paediatric ward at Perinthalmanna District Hospital in Malappuram and for strengthening the IP block at Vythiri Hospital in Wayanad; Rs 2.10cr for the casualty block at Pazhayangadi Hospital in Kannur; and Rs 3.11cr for renovating the operation theatre at Kanhangad District Hospital in Kasaragod. George said these projects are in addition to the ongoing development activities in hospitals.
