Kerala’s new stand on AIIMS positive step, says Union Minister Suresh Gopi
Union Minister Suresh Gopi praised the UDF government's openness to consider various locations for establishing an AIIMS in Kerala, calling it a positive development. He emphasized the importance of suggesting multiple sites as per the Centre's guidelines, which he believes could enhance Kerala's chances of securing the institution. Gopi expressed satisfaction that the government is responding to public demand for flexibility in location proposals.
- ▪Union Minister Suresh Gopi welcomed the UDF government's willingness to consider any location for AIIMS.
- ▪He has been advocating for the submission of multiple locations since 2016 to comply with Centre's guidelines.
- ▪The State government is now open to acquiring land for AIIMS without insisting on a specific site.
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Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Wednesday welcomed the UDF government's willingness to consider any location suggested by the Centre for setting up an AIIMS in the State, describing it as a "positive step" that could strengthen Kerala's case for getting the premier medical institution.Speaking to reporters in Thrissur, Mr. Gopi said he had been urging the State government since entering the Rajya Sabha in 2016 to submit multiple locations for consideration in accordance with the Centre's guidelines for establishing an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
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