Odisha’s 2nd AIIMS in limbo - OrissaPOST
The proposed AIIMS in Sambalpur faces uncertainty following RTI revelations showing the Centre declined immediate approval. Instead, officials urged the state to integrate the project into its existing health plans with financial contributions, shifting responsibility back to local authorities. This development is crucial for open data as it demonstrates how transparency tools like RTI expose hidden administrative delays and funding disputes. By making inter-governmental communications accessible, citizens can track stalled public infrastructure projects and hold leaders accountable for broken promises regarding healthcare expansion. Ultimately, the situation highlights the tension between central support and state-led implementation in national health schemes. It underscores the necessity of transparent data sharing to understand why critical medical facilities face prolonged delays despite high public demand and political advocacy.
Source: orissapost.comPublished on 2026-09-28
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