New Healthcare Policy for Telangana to Be Tabled in 2026–27 Budget, Says CM Revanth Reddy

The CM said the government is committed to improving healthcare delivery across the state and has therefore decided to introduce a new healthcare policy in the upcoming budget.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that a comprehensive new healthcare policy for the state will be tabled in the 2026–27 budget.

Speaking at an event, the Chief Minister said the government is committed to improving healthcare delivery across the state and has therefore decided to introduce a new healthcare policy in the upcoming budget.

Addressing concerns related to the elderly, the Chief Minister announced that the government is also setting up ‘Pranaam’ Day Care Centres to provide dedicated support and engagement for senior citizens.

Reportedly, Telangana has set a long-term target to double its health expenditure from the current 4% of the State’s GSDP to 8% by 2047.

Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha said the goal aligns with high-performing global economies and is closely tied to productivity, economic growth and societal resilience.

He said healthcare access in the State is being widened through a strengthened three-tier structure. “Telangana has established 5,023 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) offering services that include maternal care, screening for non-communicable diseases and mental health support,” he said, listing ongoing expansions.

Key projects include the new 2,000-bed Osmania General Hospital, modernisation of Gandhi Hospital, the ₹1,698 crore expansion of Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences with 2,020 additional beds, and upgrades at MNJ Cancer Institute and the Institute of Mental Health, Erragadda.

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