Andhra Pradesh announces Public-Private Partnership model to build 10 medical colleges

Andhra Pradesh announced a PPP model to build 10 medical colleges, adding 110 MBBS seats yearly. It saves Rs 3,700 crore in costs, offers free care for most patients, and introduces AI-driven healthcare. Delayed projects will now be fast-tracked

Amaravati: The government of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday announced a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to commission 10 medical colleges for rapid execution, higher quality standards, and wider healthcare access.

The government claims that this will address long-pending gaps in medical education and public health infrastructure across the State. The government says that the new PPP initiative unlocks stalled investments and adds 110 undergraduate medical seats annually for Andhra Pradesh students.

It also claimed that the PPP model will re