Patiala, February 14 Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh announced on Saturday that a state-of-the-art 256-bed modern trauma center will be built at Government Rajindra Hospital here at a cost of Rs 81.80 crore.
Describing it as a major step towards strengthening Punjab's public healthcare infrastructure, the minister said the upcoming trauma facility will significantly enhance emergency and critical care services in the region.
Once operational, the center will cater not only to Patiala but also to nearby districts, ensuring timely treatment for accident victims and critically ill patients, he said.
The fully centrally air-conditioned building will be equipped with modern operation theaters, ICUs, advanced diagnostic systems, and adequate ventilator support.
The project aims to ensure that no serious patient is denied treatment due to infrastructure constraints, he said.
To improve patient convenience and streamline hospital operations, a central facility center is also being developed at a cost of Rs 56 lakh.
The center will include billing and admission sections along with a mini laboratory, enabling faster diagnostic testing and quicker treatment decisions in emergency cases.
Necessary lab tests will be available immediately for patients admitted in emergency, due to which there will be no delay in treatment. This initiative has been taken keeping in mind the convenience of patients and their family members, he said.
The minister also announced the release of Rs 13.53 crore for the construction of a new residential hostel for junior doctors. The facility is expected to improve living conditions for medical staff and enhance overall healthcare delivery standards, he said.
Singh reiterated the government's commitment to strengthening public health infrastructure and urged citizens to benefit from the 'Mukh Mantri Dehat Yojna', which offers cashless treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh.