Patna: After making it clear that the proposed AIIMS in Darbhanga will be constructed at Shobhan Bypass, the state government is to write a letter to the Centre asking it to expedite the process so that the construction work could begin at the earliest.

Sources in the state health department said they have received a letter from the Centre in this regard. “We will be sending a fresh letter to the Centre probably on Thursday to expedite the process of stone laying so that construction work can be started soon,” an official said.

CM Nitish Kumar on Monday announced that the Centre had given its sanction for construction of AIIMS at Shobhan Bypass. Earlier, the tussle between the state and the Centre over the choice of land had brought the project to a standstill.

Centre has agreed, the proposed AIIMS-Darbhanga will be built at Sobhan village, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar confirmed that the proposed AIIMS-Darbhanga will be built in Sobhan village, selected by the state government. The Centre has given its approval and requested the state government to raise the height of the land. Nitish also laid foundation stones for a 2,100-bed hospital, an academic building, a 400-bed surgical block, and the construction works at Rajkiya Maharani Rameshwari Bhartiya Chikitsa Vigyan Sansthan. He inaugurated a Didi Ki Rasoi in the surgical block and emphasized the need for proper drainage to prevent waterlogging in the campus during the rainy season. The construction work will greatly benefit the people once completed.

Delhi AIIMS likely to start holistic care centre for transgenders

AIIMS to start centre for excellence for transgender healthcare in collaboration with Union ministries; aims to provide holistic care to transgender people; centre to be set up within three months; to deliver holistic care under one roof, eliminating the need for multiple appointments and expedite the process.

Centre treats states not politically aligned with it as enemies: KTR

Presenting a report card on the transformation of Telangana, BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized the Centre for treating non-aligned state governments as enemies. He accused the Centre of hindering Telangana's financial support and delaying decisions regarding Telangana's share in Krishna waters and letters to the Krishna tribunal. KTR advised opposition parties not to damage the state's reputation regarding the Medigadda barrage. Telangana's per capita income and Gross State Domestic Product have increased significantly. KTR highlighted the achievements in various sectors including irrigation, farming, education, and health.

Source: Times Of India