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UP's Health Sector Booms: 81 Medical Colleges, 5.5 Crore Golden Cards Issued

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the state's exponential growth in healthcare infrastructure at the Health Tech Conclave. He stated the number of operational medical colleges has more than doubled from 40 in 2017 to 81 currently, alongside two AIIMS and over 100 district-level government hospitals. The state has issued 5.5 crore Golden Cards under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, providing coverage of Rs 5 lakh per year per family. Adityanath emphasized that Uttar Pradesh, with its 25 crore population, is the largest consumer market and also bears the health burden for neighboring states and countries.

Key Points: Yogi Adityanath Highlights UP's Health Sector Transformation

  • 81 operational medical colleges vs 40 in 2017
  • 5.5 crore Ayushman Golden Cards issued
  • Two AIIMS and 100 district hospitals now functional
  • Health facilities accessible to far-fetched regions
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Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath highlights exponential growth in state's health sector

CM Yogi details UP's health growth: 81 medical colleges, 100 district hospitals, and 5.5 crore Ayushman cards providing Rs 5 lakh coverage.

"The biggest consumer market in this sector is Uttar Pradesh. - Yogi Adityanath"

Lucknow, January 18

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday stated that the state has grown significantly in the heath sector with a notable rise in medical colleges over the last decade.

Addressing the Health Tech Conclave 1.0 in Lucknow today, the Chief Minister said that due to the improvement in this sector, health facilities are now more easily accessible to the people.

Further, he noted that the State stands amongst the largest consumers in the health sector, while holding the burden of health facilities for neighbouring states and several countries

"The biggest consumer market in this sector is Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh, along with its 25 crore population, also bears the burden of health facilities for neighbouring states and several other countries..." he said.

CM Yogi affirmed that there are currently 100 district-level government hospitals, 81 operational medical colleges, with two AIIMS in the state, compared to a total of 40 medical colleges in 2017.

"Inspired by the Prime Minister and under his guidance, the Uttar Pradesh government, in collaboration with the Government of India, has succeeded in bringing about comprehensive changes in the health sector over the past 8-9 years... Before 2017, there were a total of 40 medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh, combining government and private sectors, and currently, 81 medical colleges are operational in Uttar Pradesh, with two AIIMS, over 100 district-level government hospitals, health and wellness sectors, which ensures medical facility reaches the far-fetched regions..." he stated.

The Chief Minister said that there are 5.5 crore Golden Cards that have been issued in Uttar Pradesh, allocating Rs. 5 lakh per year in the health sector under the Ayushman Bharat scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.

"Due to the comprehensive changes in this sector over the past 11 years, providing health facilities to the people has become easier. The state has issued 5.5 crore Golden Cards under the Ayushman Bharat scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, which allocates Rs. 5 lakh per annum to ensure health benefits," he said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While the numbers look good on paper, the real test is the quality of care and doctor-patient ratio. Building infrastructure is one thing, but ensuring it functions efficiently with adequate staff is another. Hope the focus shifts to these operational challenges now.
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Priya S
As someone from UP, I can see the change. Earlier we had to rush to Delhi for any major treatment. Now, with AIIMS in Gorakhpur and Rae Bareli, and more medical colleges, options have increased. The Golden Card is a huge relief for middle-class families like mine. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Good progress, but what about the primary health centres in remote areas? They often lack basic medicines and doctors. The headline growth needs to trickle down to the last mile. Also, 5.5 crore cards is a massive number, hope the scheme is implemented without corruption.
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Meera T
This is fantastic! A state with 25 crore people needs this kind of massive investment in health. It's not just for UP but for neighbouring states too. More medical colleges also mean more doctors for our country. Proud of the development. 🇮🇳
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Vikram M
The numbers are promising, but the cost of private healthcare is still skyrocketing. Hope the government regulates that as well. The burden of being a health hub for other regions is real—our hospitals in Lucknow and Noida are always crowded with patients from Bihar and Nepal.

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