Harsimrat asks Pb govt to expedite work on road for new AIIMS in Bathinda

"The project has been delayed considerably due to late clearances by the state government to shift out water channels from the project site. The people of Malwa cannot afford any further delay," she said.

Badal said the Union Health Minister had already brought it to the notice of the chief minister that the state should complete the construction of the approach road.

Similarly a 66/11 KV power sub-station needs to be set up in the campus, besides construction of sewerage and storm water disposal points, she said.

"The state government also needs to construct an over bridge over a railway track for uninterrupted connectivity to the new AIIMS from the city, besides another entrance to allow for separate access to residential areas," the minister said.

Badal also asked the chief minister to direct departments concerned to ensure completion of all civil works to meet deadlines.

The minister said the master and concept plans have been finalised by the executing agency and the contract for construction of the campus building is likely to be done next month.

"When the Centre is moving fast to complete the project as per the timeline, it is incumbent on the state government also to complete all necessary civil works to ensure the project is not delayed in any manner," she added.