Built at a cost of around Rs 100 crore, this modern hospital is expected to benefit over 1 lakh beneficiaries
Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the newly constructed 30-bedded Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital at Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh. Designed to be upgradable to up to 100 beds, the hospital marks a major milestone in expanding quality healthcare services under the ESI scheme in the region.
Dr Mandaviya also felicitated the construction workers who played a vital role in building the hospital, underscoring the government’s commitment to honouring the dignity of labour.
Union Minister announced that the government has decided to establish medical colleges in all ESIC hospitals with 200 or more beds.
Furthermore, 40 per cent of seats in these institutions will be reserved for the wards of insured persons, ensuring greater educational opportunities for workers’ families, he added.
Built at a cost of around Rs 100 crore, this modern hospital is expected to benefit over 1 lakh beneficiaries, offering improved infrastructure and access to advanced healthcare services for residents of Sirmaur and neighbouring districts.
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