Home Minister inaugurates Infosys Red Cross Sarai in PGI, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a multi-storeyed 300 bedded Sarai for patients at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research.
Fitted with modern energy saving and energy efficient equipment, the Infosys Foundation Red Cross Sarai facility is likely to ease the hardships of visiting patients and their families at PGI.
It was built at a cost of Rs 22 crore, Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation Sudha Murthy told reporters here.
It consists of 300 beds, 36 dormitories and 13 private rooms. There are lifts and ramps available making it easily accessible for the differently-abled. There is a separate wing on the third floor exclusively for women.
Common areas include a 75-seater cafeteria, waiting hall and reception, administrative office, stores, lifts, service areas, etc, said an official release.
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