- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil five new AIIMS facilities across India on the 25th of this month.
- The new AIIMS locations include Rajkot (Gujarat), Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh), Bathinda (Punjab), Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), and Kalyani (West Bengal).
- Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced these inaugurations during a media briefing in New Delhi.
- Additionally, the Prime Minister will inaugurate various medical colleges and nursing colleges nationwide.
- Several advanced health facilities, such as Critical Care Blocks and Integrated Public Health Labs, under the PM-ABHIM initiative will also be opened.
- Advanced research labs and facilities of the Indian Council of Medical Research, as well as various National Health Mission Projects, will be dedicated to the nation.
- Advanced food safety infrastructure projects in multiple states will also be inaugurated to ensure the safety and quality of food consumed by millions.
- The total cost of these health projects exceeds 11,391 crore rupees.
- These initiatives aim to enhance healthcare accessibility, affordability, and quality for all citizens and expand medical education in the country.
- The establishment of new medical and nursing colleges will contribute to nurturing future generations of healthcare professionals.
- In addition, seven AIIMS facilities will be inaugurated within a span of ten days, including the laying of the foundation stone for AIIMS Rewari and the inauguration of AIIMS Jammu by Prime Minister Modi.
Which initiative aims to ensure the safety and quality of food consumed by millions of Indians?
a) PM-CARES
b) PM-KISAN
c) PM-ABHIM
d) PM-JAY
Correct Answer: c) PM-ABHIM
