UP Cabinet approves 500-bed Hospital ownership transfer to GIMS, Greater Noida

Noida: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has given a nod to a proposal for transferring the ownership of a 500-bed hospital linked with the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida, along with its land, equipment, and furnishings, from the local authority.

Previously, the hospital was under the ownership of the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA). This decision was made during the UP cabinet meeting in Lucknow on Tuesday. 

"The hospital, built on 15 acres of land, was constructed by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority in 2011, and OPD services have been operational since 2013. The establishment of GIMS in 2016 aimed to address the shortage of medical educators in the state and provide high-quality medical education and services to the public," according to an official statement, news agency PTI reported.

According to the standards set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Medical Council of India (MCI), the hospital associated with GIMS must be owned by the institute.

"The lack of ownership has caused difficulties obtaining various licenses," it noted.

According to a PTI report, "Transferring the ownership of the hospital to GIMS is deemed essential for the smooth operation of services, medical courses like MBBS, nursing, and paramedical programs, as well as research activities," the statement said.

This move is considered to be in the public interest, ensuring comprehensive medical services and education are provided efficiently, it added.