Kasaragod Collector proposes Periye as AIIMS site, submits report to Keralam govt.
Central requirements include a minimum of 200 acres of land at a suitable location, road connectivity, adequate availability of water and electricity and land and infrastructure facilities. Collector Arjun Pandian says the site meets all requirements. The move is likely to benefit endosulfan exposure victims
Kasaragod Collector Arjun Pandian has recommended Periye in Kasaragod district as the ideal location for the proposed All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The report, submitted to the Health department, was prepared in response to a request from Rajmohan Unnithan, MP. The site, comprising 274.69 acres of Plantation Corporation of Kerala (PCK) land, meets all central requirements for an AIIMS-level super-specialty hospital and medical college.
The land, road, rail, and air connectivity, water and electricity availability, and necessary facilities make it suitable for the proposed institution. The Collector emphasized that the area could serve as a major tertiary healthcare gateway for northern Kerala and adjoining border regions in Karnataka. The project would also strengthen medical education, public health, and life science research through collaborations with nearby institutions.
Additionally, the helipad and Central University could support emergency air ambulance services, benefiting the community.
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