Minority panel directs completion of new block at SAT hosp by Dec
Commission chairman A A Rasheed observed that the new block of SAT Hospital is not yet operational despite its inauguration.
During a special sitting at the commission headquarters on Monday, he directed the authorities concerned to expedite the work.
According to reports submitted by the health secretary, district collector, director of medical education, principal of medical college and SAT Hospital superintendent, the two-storey building was completed in 2017 and handed over to hospital authorities after an inauguration ceremony.
Currently, the gynaecology outpatient department operates on the ground floor. Financial approval of Rs 11.23 crore from KIIFB has been received for the works of ramp, fire staircase, site development, sump and pump room, plumbing works, electrical works, HVAC and fire-fighting systems. The tender procedures for commencing these works have commenced with KIIFB's approval.
The hospital superintendent informed the commission that work is expected to start within two weeks and will be completed within eight months. TNN
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