Ministry of Health Launches PM Swasthya Suraksha 2.0. Government Schemes | Dated: 16 Mar 2026 The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare rolled out the second phase of the PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana. The expansion aims to upgrade 50 district hospitals into full fledged medical colleges to massively increase the availability of doctors. 🎯 Key Highlights: A massive budget of Rs 15000 crore has been allocated for this phase. It primarily targets healthcare deficits in tier 3 and tier 4 cities. State governments will bear a portion of the development cost. 💡 Other Important Facts: Scheme: PMSSY 2.0. Target: 50 Medical Colleges. Ministry: Health. 📚 Test Your Knowledge: The Ministry of Health recently launched PM Swasthya Suraksha 2.0 to upgrade how many district hospitals into medical colleges? Correct Answer: 50 🚀 Quick Recap: About PMSSY Launch Year - 2003 Goal - Correct regional imbalances in healthcare