Hyderabad, March 20 -- The Telangana government has proposed allocating Rs 1,385.29 crore for constructing new medical colleges, nursing colleges, and super-specialty hospitals under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) in the 2025-26 state budget. This is part of the Rs 12,393 crore estimated for the medical, health, and family welfare department.

The construction of medical colleges and hospitals, including the purchase of machinery and equipment, is estimated at Rs 565 crore. Additionally, Rs 200 crore has been allocated for equipment (excluding diagnostic equipment), Rs 50 crore for supplies, and Rs 110 crore for surgical consumables.

The construction of super-specialty hospitals is estimated at Rs 272.96 crore, while Rs 187.3...