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Bihar Cabinet Approves PPP Model for 16 Medical Colleges and Hospitals
✍️ thehindu.com
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 11:33 AM
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The Bihar government has green‑lit a public‑private partnership scheme to operate 16 medical colleges and hospitals, aiming to boost healthcare infrastructure across the state.
In a recent cabinet meeting, the Bihar government approved a public‑private partnership (PPP) model to run 16 medical colleges and hospitals across the state.
The scheme will see private entities manage and operate the institutions, while the government will provide land, basic infrastructure and regulatory oversight.
Proponents say the PPP model will improve access to quality medical education and healthcare services, create employment opportunities and attract investment in the health sector.
The decision is part of Bihar’s broader strategy to strengthen its public health system and meet the growing demand for medical professionals.
The scheme will see private entities manage and operate the institutions, while the government will provide land, basic infrastructure and regulatory oversight.
Proponents say the PPP model will improve access to quality medical education and healthcare services, create employment opportunities and attract investment in the health sector.
The decision is part of Bihar’s broader strategy to strengthen its public health system and meet the growing demand for medical professionals.