Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Infrastructure Upgrades in Andhra Pradesh
SVIMS in Tirupati is getting new buildings for storing medicine and for people who come with patients.
The chairman of TTD, which runs SVIMS, said it will become one of the best hospitals in South India.
Meanwhile, a member of parliament from Vijayawada asked the government to give money to upgrade machines in a big government hospital there.
He wants better machines for heart, eye, and X-ray departments.
The minister he talked to said yes to his request.
In Sarvepalli, ₹13.78 crore has been approved to build 39 new health facilities, including clinics and health centers, to improve healthcare in rural areas.
Additionally, MPs proposed building a new satellite railway station in Gollapudi to reduce crowding at Vijayawada railway station and improve train travel.
SVIMS in Tirupati is being developed into one of the best hospitals in South India with new facilities.
A three-storey Central Medical Godown was built at SVIMS for Rs 10.65 crore.
Additional floors for patient attendants were constructed at SVIMS for Rs 4.4 crore.
Vijayawada GGH is proposed to receive Rs 2.80 crore for upgrading medical equipment in Cardiology, Ophthalmology, and Radiology departments.
₹13.78 crore sanctioned for 39 health facilities in Sarvepalli, including 35 Village Health Clinics, 3 Block Public Health Units, and 1 Primary Health Centre.
- Who
- TTD Trust Board Chairman BR Naidu, SVIMS Director Dr RV Kumar, MP Kesineni Sivanath, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, MP Daggubati Purandeswari, Sarvepalli MLA Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy, State Medical and Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav
- What
- Inauguration of new facilities at SVIMS, proposal for upgrades at GGH, sanction of funds for health facilities in Sarvepalli, proposal for a satellite railway station in Gollapudi
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned), Thursday (specific date not mentioned), November 27
- Where
- Tirupati (SVIMS), Vijayawada/New Delhi (GGH), Nellore (Sarvepalli), New Delhi (Parliament House)
- Why
- To improve medical infrastructure, decongest Vijayawada railway station, and enhance healthcare access in Sarvepalli
- SVIMS Central Medical Godown Cost
- Rs 10.65 crore
- SVIMS Attendants' Floors Cost
- Rs 4.4 crore
- SVIMS Attendants' Capacity
- 300
- GGH Proposed CSR Funds
- Rs 2.80 crore
- GGH Departments to be Upgraded
- Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Radiology
- Sarvepalli Health Facilities Fund
- ₹13.78 crore
- Sarvepalli Health Facilities
- 35 VHCs, 3 BPHUs, 1 PHC
- Proposed Satellite Railway Station
- Gollapudi, Vijayawada
Sources
SVIMS to emerge as top South India hospital, says TTD chief Naidu
Kesineni lobbies for upgrade of infrastructure at GGH
IDBI Bank Sanctions ₹74 Lakh CSR Grant to Karimnagar Eye Hospital
₹13.78 Crore Sanctioned For 39 Health Facilities In Sarvepalli
