Overview
- During a Nov. 12 inspection, Health Minister Prakash Abitkar told officials to hasten pending work, flagged delays in the independent power system, and said he is exploring an inauguration within about a month.
- Civil Surgeon Dr. Kailash Pawar reported roughly 90% of construction complete with internal electrification and advanced equipment installation underway.
- The complex will provide 900 beds split into a 500-bed general hospital, a 200-bed women’s facility, and a 200-bed super-speciality/referral block.
- Officials expect completion by December end, followed by the creation of 1,078 medical and administrative posts to expand services for Thane and nearby districts.
- A helipad designed for air ambulance operations was reviewed, and plans were announced for ANM, GNM and B.Sc. nursing colleges on the campus.