Extracted Data Points

  • Total National Health Mission (NHM) resource envelope for West Bengal for FY 2026-27: ₹3,505.59 crore
  • First tranche released: ₹527.58 crore
  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY expected to cover nearly 1.45 crore families including senior citizens in West Bengal
  • Three regions in West Bengal still do not have medical colleges
  • Emphasis on implementing nationwide HPV vaccination drive in West Bengal
  • Focus on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan with intensified screening, treatment adherence, and district-level monitoring
  • Discussion on signing MoU for implementation of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in West Bengal
  • State requested support for establishment of additional medical colleges in underserved districts
  • Proposal for establishment of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in northern part of West Bengal
  • Emphasis on improving key public health indicators: Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), Under-5 Mortality Rate (U5MR), Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR)
  • Focus on Measles-Rubella elimination campaign with strengthened vaccination coverage
  • Need for enhanced monsoon preparedness against vector-borne diseases (malaria and dengue)
  • Discussion on expansion of Jan Aushadhi Kendras and AMRIT Pharmacies across districts
  • State advised to utilize funds available for PM-ABHIM and 15th Finance Commission-Health grants at the earliest
  • Emphasis on early screening and diagnosis of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
  • Focus on availability of drugs and diagnostics at all public care health facilities
  • Continuous vigilance required against diseases such as Kala-azar and Lymphatic Filariasis
  • Acceleration of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs implementation across the state