Cabinet Approves Transfer of 50.76 Acres Land at Sarangpur, Chandigarh to the PGIMER, Chandigarh

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for transfer of 50.76 acres of land at Sarangpur, Chandigarh to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh. This will benefit in screening OPD patients, triaging the patients and managing them optimally.  Cancer management research & Palliative care would be provided under one roof besides setting up of Learning Resource Center (LRC) and Multi Level Parking etc. The setting up of New OPD, Shifting of Trauma Center, Cancer Care, and LRC, the waiting time for surgeries will decrease for the common man.  Emergency services will be available in a highly efficient manner, infrastructural medical facilities will improve considerably for the common man. This will benefit the poorest of the poor patients attending the PGIMER, Chandigarh.  Health services and tertiary care will be more effective. – PIB