Advanced Neuroscience Centre at PGI Chandigarh to begin operations by September
Chandigarh’s PGI Builds India’s Largest Unified Neurology and Neurosurgery Facility
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Chandigarh: The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI), Chandigarh, is set to launch its long-awaited Advanced Neuroscience Centre, a state-of-the-art facility aimed at addressing the country’s dire shortage of neurologists and neurosurgeons.
With an estimated cost of Rs 490 crore, the centre is one of the largest public health investments in neurology and neurosurgery in recent years. The Outpatient Department (OPD) is expected to become operational by September 2025, offering a major boost to a nation where only one neurologist is available per million people.
The centre, which was approved in 2017 and began construction in 2020, is now approaching full operational status. According to PGI officials, the outpatient department (OPD) is set to become functional by September, representing a key milestone in enhancing access to specialised brain and spine care.
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As per the news reports by TOI, once fully operational, the centre will join the ranks of premier institutions like NIMHANS Bengaluru and AIIMS Delhi's Cardiothoracic and Neurosciences Centre. However, PGI's facility stands out for its integrated model, combining neurology and neurosurgery services under one roof. "This will be the largest such centre in India where both specialities are housed in a single building," said a PGI official. "Beds will be consolidated, not scattered across departments, ensuring seamless care for patients.”
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