Suhail Bhat
Srinagar, Jan 5: The construction of the much-anticipated 100-bed Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospital in Budgam district is progressing steadily, with officials claiming that nearly sixty percent of the work is complete, and they expect to finish it by the end of this year.
Situated at the SIDCO industrial complex in Ompora, the authorities remain committed to meeting the allocated deadline of July 2024 for the completion of this crucial healthcare facility, which is being built for Rs 160 crore. “Nearly sixty percent of the work is complete, and we are expecting to complete it by the end of 2024. There are no hurdles in the project, and it is moving smoothly,” Dushyant Pande, the Regional Director for ESI, told the Excelsior.
He added that the hospital would improve the healthcare facilities of the entire area because it would be equipped with modern healthcare facilities and would have OPD, IPD, ICU, wards, diagnostic laboratories, an operation theatre, and disaster management facilities, in addition to an independent sub-station. “The facility will have surgery and psychiatric experts available round the clock,” he said.
The hospital is expected to benefit thousands of insured industrial workers and their families associated with around 600 factories and institutions designated under the ESI Act. The ESIC system will cover all medical and hospital expenses, including referrals to a territory care hospital, along with a range of insurance coverages for death and disability.
“The hospital is planned to be built in the same style as hospitals in Delhi and Mumbai to provide better treatment to the locals. The goal is to deliver better healthcare services to the disadvantaged elements of society at an affordable price,” another official highlighted. He added that treatment costs would be capped to ensure accessibility for those in need.
To address concerns about accessibility and affordability, an official said that the hospital is designed in the style of hospitals in Delhi and Mumbai, aiming to provide high-quality treatment to the local population. “The objective is to deliver superior healthcare services to disadvantaged sections of society at an affordable cost, with treatment expenses capped for the benefit of those in need,” the official said.
The official mentioned that SIDCO has acquired 40 kanals of property, which will be leased for the hospital’s construction. “The facility is strategically designed to ensure efficient patient care during emergencies, equipped with the necessary personnel, equipment, and an ample number of operating rooms. All necessary personnel and equipment, as well as a sufficient number of operating rooms, must be stationed at the hospital to provide superior health care to patients. Around 23 specialists will be available in the hospital,” the official said.
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