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Health
West Bengal to Set Up AIIMS in Raiganj, Cancer Hospital in Jalpaiguri
✍️ Medical Dialogues
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 05:38 AM
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The West Bengal government has announced plans to establish an AIIMS in Raiganj and a dedicated Cancer Hospital in Jalpaiguri to enhance regional healthcare infrastructure.
The West Bengal government has unveiled a significant healthcare initiative aimed at improving medical access in the northern parts of the state. The plan includes the establishment of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Raiganj, a key location in the North Bengal region.
In a parallel move to address specialized care needs, the state administration has also proposed the construction of a dedicated Cancer Hospital in Jalpaiguri. This facility is intended to provide advanced oncological treatment to patients in the vicinity, reducing the need for long-distance travel for critical care.
These announcements reflect the state's broader strategy to decentralize high-quality medical services and ensure that remote areas have access to top-tier healthcare infrastructure. The projects are expected to significantly boost the medical ecosystem in North Bengal.
In a parallel move to address specialized care needs, the state administration has also proposed the construction of a dedicated Cancer Hospital in Jalpaiguri. This facility is intended to provide advanced oncological treatment to patients in the vicinity, reducing the need for long-distance travel for critical care.
These announcements reflect the state's broader strategy to decentralize high-quality medical services and ensure that remote areas have access to top-tier healthcare infrastructure. The projects are expected to significantly boost the medical ecosystem in North Bengal.