Archive · 28 Jul 2026
West Bengal to improve healthcare facilities
The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, announced several initiatives to improve healthcare facilities in the state.
These include better residential facilities and working conditions for doctors, strengthening dialysis units, modern operation theatres, and Special Newborn Care Units.
The government plans to set up four new medical colleges and another AIIMS in North Bengal.
Additionally, the Adani Group will build a 2,000-bed international-standard hospital in New Town, which will also cater to economically weaker sections.
The state is working to transform health centers into Ayushman Mandirs under the Ayushman Bharat scheme and the National Health Mission (NHM).
West Bengal government plans to improve residential facilities and working conditions for doctors.
Strengthening of dialysis units, modern operation theatres, and Special Newborn Care Units.
Four new medical colleges to be established in Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Paschim Bardhaman, and Dakshin Dinajpur.
Another AIIMS to be set up in North Bengal.
Adani Group to build a 2,000-bed international-standard hospital in New Town.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- What
- Announcement of healthcare initiatives and improvements
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To improve healthcare facilities and conditions for doctors and patients
Government Initiatives
Private Sector Participation
Healthcare Infrastructure
Government Initiatives
The government is focusing on improving residential facilities and working conditions for doctors, strengthening dialysis units, modern operation theatres, and Special Newborn Care Units.
Private Sector Participation
The private sector, particularly the Adani Group, is involved in constructing a 2,000-bed international-standard hospital in New Town.
- Chief Minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- New Medical Colleges
- Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Paschim Bardhaman, Dakshin Dinajpur
- New AIIMS Location
- North Bengal
- Hospital Project
- Adani Group's 2,000-bed international-standard hospital
- Healthcare Schemes
- Ayushman Bharat, National Health Mission (NHM)