Minister inspects Shillai hospital, announces upgrades, improvements

Industries, Parliamentary Affairs and Labour & Employment Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan conducted a detailed review of healthcare services at the Shillai Civil Hospital and chaired the meeting of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti.

Stepping into various hospital units, the minister held direct interactions with doctors to understand their immediate requirements for improving patient care. He also met patients admitted in different wards and gathered feedback on the treatment and arrangements provided to them.

Inspection of the under-construction 100-bed Civil Hospital building, being developed at a cost of Rs 19 crore, became a major highlight of the visit. Chauhan instructed officials to accelerate the pace of work so that the upgraded infrastructure could be opened to the public without delay.

Recognising the crucial role played by the hospital for residents of far-flung areas, the minister said the government has strengthened staffing by appointing six general doctors, three specialist doctors and 11 staff nurses. These additions, he noted, are ensuring more dependable health services for villagers who often face long, difficult journeys for treatment.

Assurance came that the new 100-bed facility would soon be completed and dedicated to the people of Shillai, significantly enhancing the hospital’s capacity. Chauhan pointed out that under Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s leadership, rural hospitals are receiving priority for infrastructure upgrades and staff support so that locals do not have to seek treatment in distant towns.

Stronger healthcare institutions in villages, he emphasised, will help ensure that no family is denied medical care due to economic constraints or lack of access. During the Rogi Kalyan Samiti meeting, members discussed the need to further improve medical services and ensure effective implementation of government health schemes. He insisted that committee funds must be utilised strictly to enhance patient facilities. Since Shillai Hospital serves as a central healthcare hub for surrounding valleys and remote settlements, he said strengthening its services remains essential.