With reference to the medical infrastructure development in Telangana, consider the following statements: 1. The project includes the creation of 565 new PG seats. 2. The total investment for the project is ₹632 crore. 3. The Central Government approved ₹379.29 crore for the project. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Central Government approves ₹379.29 crore for Telangana medical colleges and 465 new PG seats

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Health policy & public health· Prelims· 15 October 2026

Healthcare infrastructure and fiscal federalism: a GS2 case study on Centrally Sponsored Schemes.

Why in news

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approved ₹379.29 crore under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for medical infrastructure in Telangana.

Background

The Central Government approved ₹379.29 crore for 465 new PG seats across 26 colleges in Telangana. The total investment for this project is ₹632 crore, including a ₹253 crore contribution from the state government.

Facts for Prelims

FactTotal investment for Telangana medical college development: ₹632 crore
FactNumber of new PG seats approved: 465
BodyNational Medical Commission (NMC) approved 110 MBBS seats at RIMS and four GMCs
SchemeFunding provided under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme

Prelims practice question

With reference to the medical infrastructure development in Telangana, consider the following statements:

The project includes the creation of 565 new PG seats.
The total investment for the project is ₹632 crore.
The Central Government approved ₹379.29 crore for the project.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states 465 new PG seats were approved.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in improving healthcare infrastructure and human resource development in rural and semi-urban India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Fiscal federalism: Balancing state-led healthcare priorities with Central funding mandates
Human capital: Addressing the shortage of postgraduate medical specialists in underserved regions

Keywords: Centrally Sponsored Scheme · Healthcare Infrastructure · Human Resource Development · Fiscal Federalism

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