In a major push towards strengthening public healthcare infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for seven ambitious healthcare projects worth Rs 941 crore at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow.
These developments mark a significant leap in emergency medical care, super-speciality treatment, diagnostics, and healthcare training in the state.
Accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister and Medical & Health Minister Brajesh Pathak and KGMU Vice Chancellor Prof. Sonia Nityanand, the Chief Minister presided over a public ceremony where he reiterated the government’s commitment to making Uttar Pradesh a hub for modern medical care.
New Trauma Centre to Expand Emergency Care: 500 Additional Beds
One of the most critical projects flagged off was the foundation stone-laying ceremony for KGMU’s second trauma centre, known as Trauma Centre-2. Responding to the ever-growing pressure on emergency services at the university, this new facility will be a seven-storey, state-of-the-art building with an estimated cost of Rs 273 crore, and is expected to be completed within two years.
The new trauma facility will offer 500 additional trauma care beds, significantly relieving the burden on the existing centre, where patients are often treated on stretchers due to space constraints. Once operational, Trauma Centre-2 will include:
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Nine fully equipped operation theatres (OTs)
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Fire safety and alarm systems
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A modern sewage treatment plant (STP) and effluent treatment plant (ETP)
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#EmergencyCare infrastructure designed for critical cases
To enhance patient and caregiver convenience, a Patient Utility Complex will be established within the centre, including a waiting area, dining space, kitchen, and a café. Additionally, a multi-level parking facility with a capacity of over 250 vehicles will support traffic and mobility on campus.
This facility is designed as a Category-1 emergency centre, capable of handling severe trauma cases from road accidents, industrial disasters, and natural calamities, setting a new standard in #TraumaCare for the state and country.
New Rs 105-Crore Advanced Cardiology Wing Inaugurated
In a significant expansion of heart care services in the region, CM Yogi also inaugurated a brand-new cardiology wing, built for Rs 105 crore. This facility is intended to ease the burden on existing institutions such as Lari Cardiology, SGPGI, and Lohia Institute, which often face bed shortages and capacity limitations.
According to Prof. Sonia Nityanand, Lari Cardiology’s 84-bed capacity has been consistently overwhelmed. With the new wing, the number of ICCU (Intensive Coronary Care Unit) beds doubles to 176, ensuring better access and faster care for heart patients.
The new cardiology centre features:
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Two Cath Labs
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Six 3D Echocardiography Machines
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High-end Echo System
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96 Bedside Monitors
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120 Syringe Infusion Pumps
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25 Temporary Pacing Pacemakers
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Advanced diagnostic tools, including #OCT and #TMT machines
This comprehensive upgrade reflects the state’s commitment to #CardiologyExcellence.
Uttar Pradesh’s First Orthopaedic Super-Speciality Centre Launched
Another standout milestone was the launch of the state’s first-ever high-tech Orthopaedic Super-Speciality Centre, an Rs 86-crore investment that spans seven floors and is equipped with 340 beds. The centre will offer a full range of orthopaedic care, including:
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220 beds for general orthopaedic surgery
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60 for sports medicine
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60 for paediatric orthopaedics
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24 High Dependency Unit (HDU) beds
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24 private rooms for personalised care
The facility also includes:
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Eight large-scale modular OTs
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Two minor OTs
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Eight OPD consultation rooms
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A dedicated training unit for doctors and paramedics to stay updated with the latest advances in #Orthopaedics and surgical technologies.
Foundation Laid for Rs 378-Crore Robotic Surgery-Enabled General Surgery Block
In one of the most futuristic developments of the day, the Chief Minister laid the foundation for a seven-storey General Surgery Block, estimated at Rs 378 crore, featuring cutting-edge robotic surgery capabilities.
According to KGMU spokesperson Prof. K.K. Singh, the facility will be built in two years and will include:
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12 modular operation theatres
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12-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
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Integrated digital networks
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Medical gas pipeline systems
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Solar energy integration
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#RoboticSurgery units for enhanced surgical precision and recovery outcomes
Diagnostic and Administrative Infrastructure Set for Major Overhaul
The CM also unveiled several support infrastructure projects to make KGMU more patient-centric and technologically enabled. These include:
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A new diagnostic lab building
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Cost: Rs 48 crore
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Five-storey unit with comprehensive testing services: radiology, CT scans, X-ray, ultrasound, pathology, microbiology
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Test reports will be sent to patients via SMS alerts
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All tests will be consolidated under one roof, enhancing convenience and efficiency
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Patient accommodation block
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Capacity: 450 beds for caregivers
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Facilities include: disaster management zone, central command control, and comfortable lodging.
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Expanded guest house for visiting medical experts additional 14 fully-furnished rooms
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Elevator access included
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Budget: Rs 3.10 crore
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