About the Scheme

• Government of India is implementing Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) which aims at correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable tertiary healthcare services and to augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. 
• It was launched in 2006.
• PMSSY has two components:-
  • Setting up of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS); and 
  • Upgradation of existing Government Medical Colleges/Institutions (GMCIs). 

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2076022