On Instructions of CM Sai, Ambikapur Medical College Gets Revised Approval of ₹472.58 Crore
Raipur, March 19
On the special instructions of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai and based on the proposal from the Health Department, the Finance Department has granted revised administrative approval for the construction of the Government Medical College and affiliated hospital building in Ambikapur. Initially, ₹374.08 crore was approved for this project.
After an expansion in the scope of work and cost escalation, the total cost of the project has now been revised to ₹472.58 crore. This marks a significant increase of over ₹98 crore in the project’s cost.
Construction Work Ongoing Rapidly, Several Key Buildings in Use: Government’s Focus on Completing Remaining Works Quickly
Construction work on the medical college campus is progressing at a rapid pace. Key structures such as staff quarters, hostel buildings, college buildings, boundary walls, internal and external roads, underground water tanks, animal houses, drainage systems, retaining walls, and toe walls have been completed. These buildings are being utilized by the medical department, which is enhancing both healthcare services and medical education in the region. Chief Minister Shri Sai has instructed the swift completion of remaining works such as the hospital building, auditorium, guest house, external water supply, and sewer lines. He emphasized that the government’s priority is to make the medical college and hospital fully operational as soon as possible, so that citizens can benefit from state-of-the-art and quality healthcare services.
High-Level Medical Facilities to be Available at the Medical College
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai stated that the state government is committed to comprehensive reforms in the healthcare sector. Ambikapur Medical College will be equipped with the latest medical equipment and modern technologies, ensuring high-quality medical facilities for doctors, medical students, and patients, thereby leading to significant improvements in the quality of healthcare services.
Government’s Strong Commitment to Improving Healthcare Services
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Sai, the state government is continuously working towards the expansion, improvement, and upgrading of healthcare services. The state government is providing all necessary resources to expedite the construction of the medical college and hospital buildings. Once completed, not only will Ambikapur, but also neighboring districts, benefit from modern and high-quality healthcare facilities.
Chief Minister Shri Sai emphasized that a healthy society is the foundation of a happy society. Our government is determined to provide citizens with high-quality medical facilities. The revised budget for Ambikapur Medical College is a solid and crucial step in this direction.