Good news for patients, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary claimed PM Modi may visit Darbhanga on November 13:

Patna November 4, 2024: Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Samrat Choudhary, announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Darbhanga on November 13 to lay the foundation stone for the new All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in the district.

The event will also be attended by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted advanced healthcare facilities for North Bihar:

The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted the need for improved healthcare facilities in North Bihar and emphasized that the new AIIMS in Darbhanga will help address the region’s health infrastructure challenges, particularly in flood-prone areas.

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“The weakness of North Bihar is flood water and hence Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working to address this issue. He may come to Darbhanga to lay the foundation stone for AIIMS on November 13. Preparations for the Prime Minister’s visit are currently underway to ensure a smooth event,” the Deputy Chief Minister said.

The Bihar government has already allocated 150.13 acres of land for the project:

The Nitish Kumar government allocated 150.13 acres of land at the Ekmi-Shobhan bypass for the AIIMS construction in August this year and completed all requirements set by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Additional infrastructure support is being set up, including a 20 MVA electricity connection from two independent sources, four-lane road access, and a potable water supply of 1.5 million liters per day (MLD) to meet the institute’s needs.

These provisions are essential to accommodate the medical facility’s operational requirements.

The Health Ministry approved the project on July 25 this year.

The Deputy Chief Minister said such initiative represents part of a broader development push led by the central government in Bihar, with other projects in regions like Jamui, Lakhisarai, Nawada, Begusarai, Banka, Bhagalpur, and Munger.

The new AIIMS in Darbhanga will be the second in the state, following the one in Patna, and is expected to enhance medical services for North Bihar’s population.

The central government has approved the project:

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently confirmed that the Ekmi-Sobhan Bypass site in Darbhanga is suitable for constructing a new AIIMS, following a technical team’s assessment in March.

The project responds to a strong demand for advanced healthcare facilities in North Bihar, which has long struggled with limited access to specialized medical care.

This new facility aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the northern region and alleviate some of the pressure on AIIMS Patna.

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