Why no AIIMS in Kerala, High Court asks Centre
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Why in news
The Kerala High Court questioned the Centre's criteria for establishing AIIMS institutions, seeking clarification on why Kerala has not yet received one despite the policy to establish one in every state.
Background
The Kerala High Court directed a Ministry of Health and Family Welfare official to appear virtually on March 11th. The court previously ordered a feasibility study and coordination with the state for location assessment.
Facts for Prelims
- PostMinistry of Health and Family Welfare: Central ministry responsible for health infrastructure
- FactPolicy: Centre's policy to establish one AIIMS in each state
For Mains
Q. Examine the challenges in the equitable distribution of premier healthcare infrastructure across states and the role of judicial oversight in ensuring federal parity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state disparity: Uneven distribution of tertiary healthcare facilities affecting regional health outcomes
- Federal friction: Coordination hurdles between Central health policies and State-level land/feasibility requirements
- Administrative bottleneck: Lack of transparent, standardized criteria for selecting sites for national health projects
Keywords: Federalism · Healthcare Infrastructure · Judicial Review · Equitable Distribution · Public Health Policy
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