MP urges Union minister to upgrade Trichy ESI hospital
He also sought opening of a sub-regional office for the Employees' State Insurance scheme at Trichy, a proposal which has been put on hold for nine years now.
The ESI hospital at Periya Milaguparai near Trichy district collectorate has 50 beds, primarily catering to the needs of employees and their family members covered under the ESI scheme. Beneficiaries from eight districts in the central region are using the facility.
However, users complained that medical facilities such as specialized doctors, equipment and other infrastructure available are inadequate compared to other ESI hospitals in major cities.
"Number of beds in the hospital should be increased to 100 along with increasing the workforce. New infrastructure with sophisticated facilities should be introduced," Durai Vaiko said.
Similarly, while the Union labour ministry approved for the formation of a sub-regional office at Trichy by bifurcating the existing office at Salem in 2016, the proposal has not made any progress since then, the MP said. "A sub-regional office is essential to serve around 10 lakh beneficiaries covered under the scheme in the region. New branch offices sanctioned for Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai were not opened as well.
So, the sub-regional office in Trichy would be helpful," the MP said.
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