The government of Uttar Pradesh is set to release a forthcoming health policy to overhaul the medical infrastructure of the state. The five-year master plan not only prioritizes the upscaling of high-end health services but also aims to attract massive private investment through strategic incentives and public-private partnerships.
A Vision for World-Class Healthcare Access
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, after a recent cabinet meeting, ordered officials to make Uttar Pradesh's healthcare system equal to international standards. The proposed policy focuses on expanding the provision of healthcare in urban, semi-urban, and rural areas, with special emphasis given to universal access to state-of-the-art medical care.
“Yogi Adityanath-led government is preparing to introduce a new health policy designed to develop world-class health infrastructure throughout the State. The upcoming policy will serve as a blueprint for the next five years and is intended to attract private investment in the healthcare sector. By encouraging public-private partnerships, the government aims to expand advanced medical facilities not only in urban centres but also across rural areas,” Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath read a statement issued on Friday (May 16, 2025) by the U.P. government.
Upgrading infrastructure: Establishing new hospitals in UP
17 municipal corporation towns and 57 district headquarters will have 200-bed super-specialty hospitals under the new policy. These hospitals will offer specialized care in the fields of neurology, cardiology, oncology, obstetrics, surgery, internal medicine, and urology. A second model will reach the rural areas by opening 100-bed hospitals with an emphasis on core medical services.
Three-tier healthcare model
The policy will function through a three-model system:
Model A: Targets 17 municipal corporations, asking private players to set up a minimum of three 200-bed super-specialty hospitals in each city. These will feature elite services like radiation therapy, gynecology, and critical care.
Model B: Adopting 57 district headquarters, 200-bed hospitals with infrastructure and services at par with Model A hospitals will be developed.
Model C: Covers rural and underserved areas in all 75 districts. Here, the 100-bed hospitals will offer primary medical care, including obstetrics and general surgery.
Private investment incentives to drive growth
To encourage private investment, the U.P. government plans to bring in a series of incentives. These are:
Exemption of up to 100% stamp duty on the purchase of land
Priority access to electricity connections
Quick approval and NOC for hospital construction
These benefits are targeted at rendering healthcare projects more viable and attractive to investors.
Adherence to national health programs
The new policy will bring private hospitals in line with national and state health programs such as Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, and the Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The project will improve the delivery of services and render them affordable for all citizens.
“The policy is expected to pave the way for the establishment of super-specialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiology, and oncology in every district. Additionally, private hospitals will be integrated into key government health schemes like the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, and the Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana,” the statement issued on Friday (May 16, 2025) by the U.P. government added.
(Input from various sources)
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