Centre sanctions ₹2,103 cr to Bengal under National Health Mission: Adhikari
The Centre has sanctioned ₹2,103 crore to West Bengal under the National Health Mission for the current financial year. This funding comes shortly after the Bharatiya Janata Party took power in the state. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to improve health services and infrastructure, including proposals for new medical colleges and AIIMS in north Bengal.
- ▪The Centre sanctioned ₹2,103 crore under the National Health Mission for West Bengal.
- ▪An additional ₹973 crore was sanctioned under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
- ▪Adhikari plans to establish medical colleges in every district and improve health services in high-burden areas.
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Centre sanctions ₹2,103 cr to Bengal under National Health Mission: AdhikariA proposal will be sent to the Centre along with a separate proposal for setting up All India Institutes of Medical Sciences in north BengalPublished on: May 23, 2026 6:37 PM ISTBy HT Correspondent, KolkataShare viaCopy link West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said the Centre sanctioned ₹2103 crore for the state under the National Health Mission (NHM) for the ongoing financial year.Centre has also sanctioned its share of ₹973 crore under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. (PTI)“The Centre sanctioned around ₹2103 crore under the NHM for this financial year.
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