Lok Sabha Question No. 1008 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-25
Subject: Health Sector Projects in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri C N Annadurai

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1008 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH JULY, 2025

## HEALTH SECTOR PROJECTS IN TAMILNADU

## 1008. SHRI C. N. ANNADURAI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the various health sector projects that have been initiated, approved or are currently under implementation by the Government in Tamil Nadu during the last three years including the objectives, scope and nature of these projects;
- (b) the total estimated expenditure earmarked or allocated for the aforementioned health projects in the said State, along with the projected timeline for the completion of each project, including major milestones;
- (c) whether there has been any delays in the implementation or execution of these health projects in the said State and if so, the specific reasons for such delays along with the remedial/corrective measures taken by the Government to address these issues and ensure timely progress; and
- (d) the strategic/operational steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure the continued and accelerated progress of health projects in the said State?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) : The details of multiple centrally sponsored schemes and activities have been supported in Tamil Nadu, primarily under :
- (i) National Health Mission (NHM)
- (ii) Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)
- (iii) 15th Finance Commission Health Grants

The activities and focus ares of the programmes include :

- (i) Construction/strengthening of Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), Integrated Public Health Labs (IPHL), and Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) in government facilities.
- (ii) Implementation of projects such as:
- (a) Genetic laboratory for rare diseases and newborn screening
- (b) Prevention of Hepatitis B transmission
- (c) Early identification/treatment of diabetic foot complications
- (d) HPV DNAdetection facilities for cervical cancer screening
- (e) Efforts to prevent births with Thalassemia or Sickle Cell Anemia
- (f) Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) promotion for low birthweight babies
- (g) Equipment support for facility-based lactation in Child Lactation Management Centres (CLMCs) and Lactation Management Units (LMUs)
- (iii) Procurement of major medical equipment (MRI, CT, X-ray, USG, Echo, dialysis machine, CR unit, mammogram) for use in government health infrastructure.

## Further, following k ey Programme Activities and Achievements have been made in the State of Tamil Nadu:

- (i) Critical Care, Diagnostics, and Infrastructure:
-  708 Urban-AAMs, 38 IPHLs, and 37 CCBs planned for construction/strengthening during 2021 -26 with a total central outlay of ₹1,656.32 crore for Tamil Nadu (administrative approvals accorded)
- (ii) Free Drug & Diagnostic Initiative:
-  Enhanced access to medicines and diagnostics in public facilities with State Essential Medicines List exceeding national recommendations
- (iii) Coverage through Central Schemes:
-  PM-JAY, Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Program (all 38 districts covered, 1,276 machines, 1,46,363 patients served)
-  LaQshya and MusQan quality certifications achieved in multiple facilities
- (b): The details of funds released by the Central Government for implementation of various health projects in the State of Tamil Nadu during last three years is given as under :

(Rs. in crore)

| Financial Year   | NHM      |   PMABHIM | XV-FC   |
|------------------|----------|-----------|---------|
| 2023-24          | 1,996.06 |    279.36 | 838.94  |
| 2024-25          | 1,742.67 |    224.99 | 870.40  |
| 2025-26          | 316.33   |     11.44 | -       |

- (c) & (d) : The Government of India is making concerted efforts to strengthen healthcare facilities across the country, including in the State of Tamil Nadu. The implementation progress and performance of schemes are regularly monitored through regular review meetings, field visits conducted through NHM and through Common Review Mission (CRM). Periodic assessments (e.g., National Family Health Survey, Sample Registration System) are used to gauge health indicators and implementation status.

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