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Year-wise Details of Public and Private Hospitals Empanelled under AB PMJAY in Sikkim, 2018-19 to 2024-25:

State

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023-24

2024-25

Sikkim

6

-

-

6

1

2

4

Note: Data as on 01.02.2025

Source: Loksabha Unstarred Question No.833 to be Answered 07.02.2025

 

Number of Sub Divisional Hospital, District Hospital & Medical Colleges Functioning, 2023:

(As on 31st March)

State

Sub Divisional Hospital (SDH)

District Hospital  (DH)

Medical Colleges

Sikkim

0

4

0

All India

1340

714

362

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

 

Number of SCs, PHCs & CHCs Functioning in Rural & Urban Areas, 2023:

(As on 31st March)

 

State

Sub-Centres

PHCs

CHCs

Rural

Urban

Rural

Urban

Rural

Urban

Sikkim

148

6

24

2

2

0

All India

165639

3976

25354

6528

5491

868

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

 

Estimated Birth Rate and Death Rate, 2020:

State

Birth Rate

Death Rate

Total

Rural

Urban

Total

Rural

Urban

Sikkim

15.6

14.0

18.2

4.1

4.3

3.7

All India

19.5

21.1

16.1

6.0

6.4

5.1

Source: Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Infant Mortality Rate, 2020:

State

Total

Rural

Urban

Sikkim

5

8

1

All India

28

31

19

* Not Available as no infant death was recorded in the respective sample units for the year 2020.

Source: Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Health Worker (Female)/ ANM & Health Worker (Male) at Sub-Centres in Rural Areas, 2023:

(As on 31st March)

State

Health Worker (Female)/ ANM

Health Worker (Male)

Required 1

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

In Position

[R(1)]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R1-P]

[Pl]

Sikkim

148

235

254

*

*

120

All India (2)

165639

227605

186147

42384

11538

53764

Notes: *: Surplus

(1) One ANM per each existing Sub Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

 

Health Worker (Female) / ANM at PHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R(1)]

[S]

IPI

[S-P]

[R1-1]

Sikkim

24

66

64

2

*

All India (2)

25354

33982

27003

7181

5773

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R(1)]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

24

67

65

2

*

All India 2

24935

32283

26818

5963

6249

*: Surplus.

(1) One per each existing PHC as per IPHS norms.

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Allopathic Doctors at Primary Health Centres in Rural Areas, 2021, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

IPI

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

24

37

36

1

*

All India (2)

25354

41931

32901

9354

976

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

24

39

38

1

*

All India (2)

24935

39669

30640

9451

776

2021

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

24

39

38

1

*

All India (2)

25140

40143

31716

8762

1084

*: Surplus

(1) One per Primary Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics, 2020-21 and 2021-22

 

Surgeons at CHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

0

0

0

2

All India (2)

5491

3371

913

2469

4578

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

0

0

0

2

All India

5480

3222

920

2316

4560

1. One per Community Health Centre as per IPHS norms

2. For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Obstetricians & Gynaecologists at CHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

0

0

0

2

All India (2)

5491

3543

1442

2172

4087

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

0

0

0

2

All India

5480

3807

1414

2399

4068

(1) One per Community Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Physicians at CHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

0

0

0

2

All India (2)

5491

3134

992

2162

4499

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

0

0

0

2

All India (2)

5480

3472

1145

2343

4335

(1) One per Community Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Paediatricians at CHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

0

0

0

2

All India (2)

5491

3184

1066

2164

4425

2022

State

Required l

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

0

0

0

2

All India 2

5480

3286

1006

2289

4474

(1) One per Community Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Total Specialists at CHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Total Specialists [Surgeons, OB & GY, Physicians & Paediatricians]

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

8

0

0

0

8

All India (2)

21964

13232

4413

8967

17551

2022

State

Total Specialists [Surgeons, OB & GY, Physicians & Pediatricians]

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

8

0

0

0

8

All India (2)

21920

13787

4485

9343

17435

(1) Four per Community Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy and shortfall, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs) - Allopathic at CHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

4

2

2

0

2

All India (2)

10982

21483

17240

4501

296

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

4

4

4

0

0

All India (2)

10960

22272

17348

5159

372

(1) Two per Community Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Radiographers at CHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

2

2

0

0

All India (2)

5491

4159

2463

1719

3204

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

4

4

0

*

All India

5480

4039

2448

1628

3206

*: Surplus

(1) One per Community Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Pharmacists at PHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

24

17

19

*

5

All India (2)

25354

26324

20118

6369

5530

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

24

19

17

2

7

All India

24935

24906

19359

5766

5969

*: Surplus

(1) One per each Primary Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Pharmacists at CHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

3

3

0

*

All India (2)

5491

9148

7579

1628

364

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

5

5

0

*

All India

5480

9160

7776

1723

294

*: Surplus

(1) One per Community Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Pharmacists at PHCs & CHCs in Rural Areas, 2021, 2022 and 2023:

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

26

20

22

*

4

All India (2)

30845

35472

27697

7995

4916

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

26

24

22

2

4

All India (2)

30415

34066

27135

7315

5423

2021

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

26

24

21

3

5

All India

30621

37651

28537

9370

4492

*: Surplus

(1) One per each Primary Health Centre and Community Health Centre

(2) Total given in the Table are not strictly comparable as figures for some of the States were not available in 2005. For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy and shortfall, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, may be excluded

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Laboratory Technicians at PHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

24

36

41

*

*

All India (2)

25354

21386

15026

6546

10389

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

24

37

39

*

*

All India

24935

20716

14565

6394

10434

*: Surplus

(1) One per each Primary Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Laboratory Technicians at CHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

5

5

0

*

All India (2)

5491

9873

8210

1932

66

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

2

8

8

0

*

All India

5480

9511

8207

1752

104

*: Surplus

(1) One per Community Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Laboratory Technicians at PHCs & CHCs in Rural Areas, 2021, 2022 and 2023:

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

26

41

46

*

*

All India (2)

30845

31259

23236

8270

7930

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

26

45

47

*

*

All India (2)

30415

30227

22772

7873

8050

2021

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

26

40

41

*

*

All India

30621

32739

22723

10302

8255

*: Surplus

(1) One per each Primary Health Centre and Community Health Centre

(2) Total given in the Table are not strictly comparable as figures for some of the States were not available in 2005. For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy and shortfall, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, may be excluded

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2020-21 and 2021-22

 

Nursing Staff (Staff Nurse) at PHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R1]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R1-P]

Sikkim

24

115

126

*

*

All India (2)

25354

46692

37736

10814

4118

2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R1]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

24

108

112

*

*

All India

24935

45310

36079

10776

4211

*: Surplus

(1) One per each Primary Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Nursing Staff at CHCs in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

2023

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R1]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R1-P]

Sikkim

14

27

27

0

*

All India (2)

38437

53593

41604

12312

2882

As on 31st March, 2022

State

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R1]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

14

33

33

0

*

All India

38360

54698

43854

12174

1591

*: Surplus

(1) One per Community Health Centre as per IPHS norms

(2) For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, are excluded

All India figures for Vacancy and Shortfall are the totals of State-wise Vacancy and Shortfall ignoring surplus in some States/UTs

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Nursing Staff at PHCs & CHCs in Rural Areas, 2021, 2022 and 2023:

2023

State 

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

38

142

153

*

*

All India (2)

63791

100285

79340

22529

6148

2022

State 

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

38

141

145

*

*

All India (2)

63295

100008

79933

22014

5472

2021

State 

Required (1)

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Shortfall

[R]

[S]

[P]

[S-P]

[R-P]

Sikkim

38

124

128

*

*

All India

63507

106725

79044

29708

5073

*: Surplus

(1) One per Primary Health Centre and 7 per Community Health Centre

(2) Total given in the Table are not strictly comparable as figures for some of the States were not available in 2005. For calculating the overall percentages of vacancy and shortfall, the States/UTs for which manpower position is not available, may be excluded

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2020-21 and 2021-22

 

Doctors and Specialists at District Hospital and Sub-District/ Sub-Divisional Hospital, 2023:

(As on 31st March)

State

District Hospital

Sub-District/ Sub-Divisional Hospital

Sanctioned

In Position

Sanctioned

In Position

Sikkim

210

145

N App

N App

All India

33964

27304

25407

17723

N App - Not Applicable

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

 

Doctors at District Hospital and Sub-District/ Sub-Divisional Hospital, 2022:

(As on 31st March)

State

District Hospital

Sub-District/ Sub-Divisional Hospital

Sanctioned

In Position

Sanctioned

In Position

Sikkim

199

143

0

0

All India

35192

29817

23478

18643

Source: Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Para-Medical Staff at District Hospital and Sub-District/ Sub-Divisional Hospital, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

District Hospital

Sub-District/ Sub-Divisional Hospital

Sanctioned

In Position

Sanctioned

In Position

Sikkim

644

420

N App

N App

All India

108332

92884

53836

42909

2022

State

District Hospital

Sub-District/ Sub-Divisional Hospital

Sanctioned

In Position

Sanctioned

In Position

Sikkim

649

422

0

0

All India

111394

95444

57707

45992

N App - Not Applicable

Para-Medical Staff includes -Staff Nurse, Health Worker (F)/ ANM, Ophthalmic assistant, Echo technician, ECG technician, Lab Technician, Pharmacist, Radiographer, PFT technician, Cytotechnician, Physiotherapist, Dark Room Assistant etc.

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Infrastructure Facilities available at Sub-Centres in Rural Areas, 2022 and 2023:

(As on 31st March)

2023

State

Number of Sub-Centres Functioning

Number of Sub-Centres with ANM Quarter

Without Regular Water Supply

Without Electric Supply

Number

%

Number

%

Number

%

Sikkim

148

104

70.3

9

6.1

0

0.0

All India

165639

95459

57.6

9578

5.8

17670

10.7

2022

State

Number of Sub-Centres Functioning

Number of Sub-Centres with ANM Quarter

Without Regular Water Supply

Without Electric Supply

Number

%

Number

%

Number

%

Sikkim

147

103

70.1

9

6.1

0

0

All India

157935

94588

59.9

14935

9.5

17967

11.4

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

Rural Health Statistics 2021-22

 

Number of Beds, at PHC, CHC, SDH, DH & Medical Colleges (Rural + Urban), as on 31st March 2023:

State

PHC

CHC

Sub-District/ Sub-Divisional Hospital

District Hospital

Medical Colleges

Sikkim

257

28

N App

400

N App

All India

148729

180384

111557

153815

224176

N App: Not Applicable

Source: Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure & Human Resources) 2022-23

 

Ayush Doctors at Primary Health Centres in Rural Areas, as on 31st March, 2022:

State

No. of PHCs Functional

Sanctioned

In Position

Vacant

Sikkim

24

5

5

0

All India

24935

10949

8473

2917

Source: Rural Health Statistics 2021-22