A proposal worth over Rs 7 crore has been prepared for the rejuvenation of Maharani Hospital.

Raipur-- Under the instructions of Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai, a proposal has been made to make the historic Maharani Hospital of Jagdalpur a fully equipped and modern medical center of the division and the renovation work will be done in various phases from time to time at a cost of more than 7 crore rupees, through which the people of Bastar can get the best health facilities. The renovation of Maharani Hospital will be completed in more than two phases, which include OPD, emergency unit, OT complex, and ICU.

 Millions of people in the Bastar division will benefit from significant and reassuring news. Super-specialty healthcare facilities will soon be available to patients locally. A proposal worth over ₹7.1 million has been prepared for the comprehensive upgrade and modernization of Maharani Hospital, the district hospital in Jagdalpur. At a meeting of the Jeevan Deep Committee, chaired by Jagdalpur Collector Mr. Akash Chhikara, several important decisions were taken to strengthen the hospital's infrastructure and provide world-class treatment to patients.

Modern operation theatres and new machines will be available

        According to the proposal, the hospital's medical system is being completely upgraded. The modular OT renovation will include refurbishing the operating theaters (OTs) of the Obstetrics, Gynecology, and General Surgery departments with state-of-the-art facilities. The hospital's electrical system will be improved for essential services like CT scans. New machines, such as color Doppler, mobile DR systems, endoscopy, and laparoscopy, will also be purchased. Modern equipment is being procured for ophthalmology and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) treatments.

Special attention to infant and child health

        Health services in the division will be further strengthened to provide better treatment for newborns and children. Under this initiative, repair and safety measures have been approved for the 12-bed Pediatric ICU (PICU) and 30-bed Pediatric Ward to ensure their operational effectiveness. State-of-the-art equipment will be purchased for the SNCU and MNCU wards to treat critically ill children.

The hospital will become self-sufficient in terms of electricity.

        Maharani Hospital is undergoing a major investment to ensure uninterrupted power supply and energy self-sufficiency. An on-grid solar power system will be installed at the hospital at a cost of ₹7.8 million. A new high-capacity DG (generator) set will also be installed for emergency power backup at a cost of ₹6.5 million. Parking facilities and a "home shelter" will be constructed on the hospital campus for patient relatives.

Tough decision for transparency

       In order to maintain transparency in healthcare services and the quality of medicines, the committee has recommended not extending the current contract with the Dhanvantari Medicine Center. Additionally, instructions have been given to restart the Microbiology Department within the Atal Arogya Lab as soon as possible. Biomedical waste management and the repair of air handling units have also been approved.

Work will be completed within the stipulated time frame

      Collector Mr. Akash Chhikara issued strict instructions to officials, urging them to complete all approved development projects within the stipulated timeframe and with high quality. He stated that the primary objective of this initiative is to provide poor patients from remote and rural areas of Bastar division with access to high-quality and accessible medical facilities within Jagdalpur, eliminating the need to travel outside for treatment. This initiative will elevate Bastar's health infrastructure to new heights.