Union Cabinet approves setting up of new AIIMS in Bhatinda

The Union Cabinet on 27 July 2016 approved the establishment of an All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) at Bhatinda in Punjab under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).
•    It will provide super specialty health care to the population while creating a large pool of doctors and other health workers in this region that can be available for primary and secondary level institutions/facilities being created under National Health Mission (NHM).
•    The cost of the project for establishment of the AIIMS in Bhatinda shall be 925 crore rupees. 
•    This cost estimate does not include recurring costs (wages & salaries and operation & maintenance expenses). 
•    In addition, there will be an Administration Block, AYUSH Block, Auditorium, Night Shelter, Hostels and residential facilities. 
•    It will also conduct research on prevalent regional diseases and other health issues and provide for better control and cure of such diseases. 
•    The project will be completed in a period of 48 months from the date of the approval by the Union Government.