PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) 2026 — 22 New AIIMS + Super Specialty Hospitals | mohfw.gov.in |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2006 |
| Benefit | 22 new AIIMS hospitals + upgraded super specialty care in 75 GMCs — free emergency care and subsidised OPD |
| Category | Health |
| Last Verified | 16 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://pmssy-mohfw.nic.in |
What is PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana?
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) is a central government scheme under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aimed at correcting regional imbalances in availability of affordable/reliable tertiary healthcare services in the country. Two main components: (1) Setting up new AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) — 22 new AIIMS sanctioned (6 Phase I already established: Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, Patna, Jodhpur, Raipur, Rishikesh; Phase II-VII adding more). (2) Upgradation of Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) — super specialty services in 75 Government Medical Colleges. Budget allocation: ₹14,832 crore (revised). Phase-wise establishment: Phase I (6 AIIMS), Phase II (2 AIIMS), Phase III (3 AIIMS), Phase IV+ adding hospitals. Beneficiaries: All patients — especially those in underserved states (UP, Bihar, MP, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, NE states) who previously had to travel to Delhi/Mumbai for super specialty care. Free OPD at AIIMS. Emergency services free.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 22 new AIIMS hospitals + upgraded super specialty care in 75 GMCs — free emergency care and subsidised OPD. The scheme was launched in 2006 and is implemented by the Government of India.
PM स्वास्थ्य सुरक्षा योजना (PMSSY) — 22 नए AIIMS की स्थापना और 75 सरकारी मेडिकल कॉलेजों में super specialty सेवाओं का उन्नयन। प्रयोजन: आर्थिक रूप से पिछड़े राज्यों में quality tertiary healthcare। ₹14,832 करोड़ budget।
22 नए AIIMS + 75 सरकारी मेडिकल कॉलेजों में super specialty — मुफ्त आपातकालीन सेवाएं
Benefits of PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
22 new AIIMS hospitals + upgraded super specialty care in 75 GMCs — free emergency care and subsidised OPD
Who is Eligible for PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana?
- ✓All citizens — especially patients needing tertiary/super specialty medical care
- ✓Preferentially benefits people in underserved states where AIIMS are being established
- ✓BPL/poor patients get free or highly subsidised treatment at AIIMS
- ✓All emergency cases treated free regardless of ability to pay
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Documents Required for PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
How to Apply for PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://pmssy-mohfw.nic.in
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on pmssy-mohfw.nic.inFrequently Asked Questions — PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
Common Questions About Health Schemes
Who is eligible for Ayushman Bharat?+
Families listed in the SECC 2011 database, including rural families with deprived categories and urban workers in 11 occupational categories.
How to download Ayushman Card?+
Visit beneficiary.nha.gov.in, enter your mobile number, verify OTP, and download your Ayushman Bharat health card.
One Nation One Ration Card क्या है?+
यह योजना NFSA राशन कार्ड धारकों को देश के किसी भी राज्य में राशन दुकान से अपना हिस्सा लेने देती है। आधार-बायोमेट्रिक से identity verify होती है।
ONORC के लिए ration card आधार से link है या नहीं कैसे check करें?+
nfsa.gov.in पर जाएं → Ration Card → Check Aadhaar Seeding Status। या UMANG app पर 'NFSA Services' में जाकर check करें।
NHM में क्या मुफ्त मिलता है?+
सरकारी अस्पतालों में: OPD consultation, essential medicines (WHO Essential Medicines List), diagnostics (blood test, X-ray), delivery services (JSSK), immunisation, antenatal care — सभी BPL/priority households के लिए free।
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