Maharashtra Health Minister Urges Swift Completion of Lohgaon Sub-District Hospital
Health minister directs officials to fast-track Lohgaon sub-district hospital work
Hindustan Times
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Maharashtra's Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar has instructed officials to expedite the completion of the Lohgaon sub-district hospital, aiming for inauguration within a month. The hospital's capacity is set to increase to 200 beds to accommodate the growing population and future infrastructure developments in Lohgaon.
- 01Minister Prakash Abitkar emphasized urgent completion of the Lohgaon sub-district hospital.
- 02Hospital is expected to be ready for inauguration within a month.
- 03Plans to expand hospital capacity to 200 beds in response to population growth.
- 04Proposal to name the hospital after saint Sant Tukaram Maharaj is under consideration.
- 05Government prioritizes accessible healthcare for Lohgaon residents.
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During a review meeting in Mumbai, Maharashtra's Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar directed officials to fast-track the completion of the Lohgaon sub-district hospital. The minister emphasized that the facility should be ready for inauguration within a month. With the region's population rapidly increasing and future infrastructure projects like airport expansions and a proposed ring road, there is a demand to expand the hospital's capacity to 200 beds. Abitkar instructed officials to include this expansion in the hospital's master plan. Additionally, MLA Bapusaheb Pathare proposed naming the hospital after saint Sant Tukaram Maharaj, and Abitkar has asked for a formal proposal to be submitted after obtaining approval from the chief minister. The minister also ordered an on-site inspection of the hospital and the nearby regional mental hospital in Yerawada to expedite all pending construction work, including the removal of encroachments and plantation drives. The government aims to ensure accessible healthcare for residents of Lohgaon and surrounding areas.
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The expedited completion of the Lohgaon sub-district hospital will significantly improve healthcare access for local residents, addressing the needs of a growing population.
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