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Infrastructure Development under Aardram Mission


Observations

  1. Total Institutions:
    • Overall Total: The total number of institutions involved in the Aardram Mission is 886, indicating a substantial commitment to upgrading healthcare facilities.
  2. Progress by Type of Hospital:
    • PHCs into FHCs:
      • Total Work Completed: 644 out of 886 institutions have completed work, which is approximately 72.7% completion.
      • Progression Status: There are 72 institutions where work is ongoing and 170 yet to start, indicating that while progress has been substantial, a significant number remain to be addressed, particularly in the 3rd phase.
    • CHC to Block FHCs:
      • Total Work Completed: Only 46 out of 76 in the 1st phase (60.5%) have been completed, and only 3 out of 75 in the 2nd phase (4%) show substantial delays. The 2nd phase has a large number of works yet to start (50), suggesting logistical or planning challenges.
    • OPs of District/General Hospitals:
      • Completion Status: 14 out of 17 in the 1st phase have been completed, showing strong performance here, though 3 remain pending.
    • OPs of Taluk Hospitals:
      • Total Work Completed: Only 11 out of 43 have been completed, indicating a significant backlog and a need for immediate focus on this category, especially as there are 14 pending works.
    • Medical Colleges:
      • Completion: All 8 institutions are fully completed, demonstrating effective project management in this category.
  3. Phases Overview:
    • 1st Phase: This phase shows the highest completion rates across most categories, with more than 80% completion in PHCs to FHCs and OPs of District/General Hospitals.
    • 2nd Phase: The progress is notably less favorable, especially for CHC to Block FHCs, indicating potential issues with planning or resource allocation.
    • 3rd Phase: The lowest completion rate (only 28.3% completed) and a high number of works pending, especially in converting PHCs to FHCs, reflect a critical area that may require immediate attention and resources.
  4. Work Status Summary:
    • Work Completed: 644 out of 886 institutions have seen work completed, suggesting that the mission is on track overall but must address areas lagging behind.
    • Work Progressing: 72 institutions have ongoing work, requiring monitoring to ensure timely completion.
    • Works to be started: A total of 170 works yet to be initiated suggests a significant backlog, particularly in later phases.

Conclusion                               

The Aardram Mission has made substantial strides in upgrading healthcare infrastructure in Kerala, especially in the first phases of projects. However, the notable delays and high numbers of pending works in later phases, particularly for CHCs and Taluk hospitals, highlight areas needing attention. There is a need for a strategic review to address the issues causing delays and to expedite the remaining works to ensure that the mission achieves its intended goals of improved healthcare access and quality.