The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an additional ₹700 crore for the AIIMS Darbhanga project, further strengthening the development of the upcoming medical institute in Bihar.
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda informed Parliament about the decision during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
Total Project Cost Rises to ₹1,964 Crore
According to Nadda, the newly approved funding comes in addition to the previously sanctioned ₹1,264 crore, bringing the total estimated project cost to approximately ₹1,964 crore.
He also assured the House that the Union Government is prioritising the timely completion of AIIMS Darbhanga. Moreover, the government expects that long-standing execution challenges that delayed the project will now be resolved, allowing the construction work to move forward more efficiently.
Political Leaders Welcome the Decision
Reacting to the Union Cabinet’s decision, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the additional funding.
In a statement, Saraogi said the extra ₹700 crore allocation will provide renewed momentum and strength to the important healthcare project.
“This decision will prove to be a milestone for Bihar, especially for the Mithila region. The obstacles that delayed the construction of the long-awaited AIIMS Darbhanga will now be completely eliminated,” he stated.
Saraogi also described the move as a “historic and pro-public decision”, while thanking Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda for supporting the project.
Strategic Location and Land Allocation
As reported by TOI, the AIIMS Darbhanga campus is being developed near the Shobhan-Ekmi bypass in Darbhanga district. To facilitate the project, the Bihar government has allocated approximately 187 acres of land to the Centre.
This strategic location is expected to improve access to advanced healthcare services for residents of north Bihar and the Mithila region.
Key Milestones of the AIIMS Darbhanga Project
The project has progressed through several important stages since its approval.
- The Union Cabinet first approved the AIIMS Darbhanga project in September 2020.
- Later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone on November 13, 2024.
- The recent funding approval marks another significant step toward accelerating construction.
Planned Facilities at AIIMS Darbhanga
Once completed, AIIMS Darbhanga will function as a major tertiary healthcare and medical education centre in Bihar.
The institute is expected to include:
- A 750-bed super-specialty hospital
- A medical college with 125 MBBS seats
- A nursing college with 60 seats
- Multiple specialised medical departments and advanced healthcare facilities
Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure in Bihar
The establishment of AIIMS Darbhanga is expected to significantly strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Bihar, particularly in the Mithila region, which has long demanded better access to advanced medical facilities.
With the latest ₹700 crore funding boost, the project is likely to move forward more rapidly, bringing high-quality medical education and specialised healthcare services closer to millions of people in the region.