(a) whether the Government has chalked out plans for the expansion and modernization of Central
Government Hospitals in the Capital;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the amount already spent/ likely to be incurred for purpose during the last three years
including the current year?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) to (c): Modernization of Central Govt. Hospitals in the Capital under the Administrative
Control of this Ministry is a continuous process. The Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC)
has been established in the Safdarjung Hospital. The Government of India is contemplating a
Redevelopment Plan of Safdarjung Hospital for its expansion and modernization during 11th Five
Year Plan. Casualty and Emergency Department (Trauma Centre) in Dr. RML Hospital has been
strengthened and upgraded at a copy of Rs.50.11 Crore incurred so far. PGIMER at Dr. RML
Hospital has been set up at a cost of Rs.60.16 Crore. In addition, Request for Proposal for
Redevelopment Plan for Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals (LHMC) has been
invited.