Rs 21.52 crore critical care block sanctioned for Alappuzha Government T.D. Medical College Hospital

15 October 2026

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said immediate steps have been taken so that there is no shortage of medicines in the State's health institutions, and that institutions may make ready purchases if needed.
He spoke online at a foundation stone and inauguration function at the Government T.D. Medical College Hospital, Alappuzha, held under the 100-day action programme.
The foundation stone was laid for a critical care block for which Rs 21.52 crore has been sanctioned; the tender is complete and the construction contract has been awarded.
Projects worth Rs 81.48 crore have been approved in the district under the Fifteenth Finance Commission across several years, covering three community health centres, seven primary health centres, two urban primary health centres and several Janakeeya Arogya Kendrams.
The Kadakarappally primary health centre, costing Rs 28 lakh, and the Thakazhi Main Centre Janakeeya Arogya Kendram, costing Rs 35 lakh, were inaugurated.
Foundation stones were laid for 16 health centres, including Kanjikuzhi, Aryad, Kalavoor, Vayalar, Arookutty, Perumbalam, Chennithala and Chunakkara.
The Minister said he has written to the Finance Department seeking about 1,800 doctor posts and 500 nurse posts, and that a community kitchen will start at the hospital with a trial run planned for January next year.
Deputy Speaker Shanimol Usman presided.