Lilavati Foundation inks MoU to set up super-speciality hospital in Guwahati
Mumbai: Lilavati Foundation on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Assam government to set up a super-speciality hospital in Guwahati with an investment of Rs 300-350 crore. The hospital is set to cater to the northeast region and neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and Bhutan.
The Mumbai-based foundation said it is in the advanced stage of discussions with several states for setting up multi-speciality hospitals to expand its presence pan India.
According to the PTI report, it said the proposed 250 to 300-bed facility in Guwahati would focus on critical specialities such as oncology and cardiology. It is set to become a premier healthcare destination for the Northeast region, including neighbouring countries like Bhutan and Bangladesh.
"The Assam government has allotted 3 acres of land for this project on a long-term lease, and the funds for this project will be raised through a mix of debt, equity and donations," Prashant Mehta, founder and chairperson of the foundation, told PTI.
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