The Chandigarh Administration has approved a ₹73.89-crore critical care hospital project at the Sub-District Hospital in Manimajra. The decision comes two days after the Union Government sanctioned ₹16.63 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
Manimajra Critical Care Hospital: Key Features and Facilities
The 50-bed hospital will be built on a 2.88-acre site adjoining the existing Manimajra hospital. According to The Tribune, the facility will be a basement-plus-ground-plus-three-storey structure designed to address the long-standing critical-care needs of Manimajra, Mauli Jagran and the IT Park areas.
The project includes a 25-bed ICU and two operation theatres, making it a significant addition to the region's healthcare infrastructure. The basement will provide parking for 75 cars, along with a central facility area.
Addressing Critical Care Gap in the Region
Sources indicate that the region has so far depended heavily on tertiary-care hospitals such as PGIMER, GMCH-32 and GMSH-16 for ICU, HDU and advanced emergency care. The new facility aims to reduce this dependency by bringing critical care services closer to residents.
According to Chandigarh Life, the Chandigarh Administration has approved the ₹73.89-crore critical care hospital at the Sub-District Hospital in Manimajra, significantly boosting the region's healthcare capacity.
Project Timeline and Implementation
The approval follows the Union Government's sanction of ₹16.63 crore under PM-ABHIM, which has helped clear the decks for the project. The hospital is expected to serve a large population that previously had to travel to major tertiary care centers for critical treatment.
As reported by Instagram updates, the hospital will include ICUs and emergency facilities, with the project moving forward after the fund sanction.
Our Take: A Step Toward Decentralized Critical Care
To put it plainly, this project represents a much-needed shift in how critical care is delivered in Chandigarh's peripheral areas. For years, residents of Manimajra, Mauli Jagran and IT Park have had to rush to PGIMER or GMCH-32 for ICU and emergency care — often losing precious time in transit.
The 25-bed ICU and two OTs at a local sub-district hospital will not replace the specialized tertiary centers, but they will provide a crucial first line of critical care. This is exactly the kind of infrastructure that can save lives when every minute counts.
However, the success of this hospital will depend on proper staffing and equipment. Building the facility is only half the job — ensuring it has trained intensivists, nurses and functioning equipment will determine whether this ₹73.89-crore investment truly serves the community.
