The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) undertook in 2010 a pilot Public Private Partnership (PPP) project for providing specialized diagnostic services in three of its Medical College Hospitals aimed at enhancing public service delivery targeted primarily towards low and middle income groups. The GoAP has retained the services of International Finance Corporation (“IFC”) as its Lead Transaction Advisor. The scope of the PPP project covers supply / financing of equipment, including MRI and CT; the provision of radiology services as well as building / upgrage of radiology facilities.