Mumbai's JJ Hospital gets Rs 728 crore for upgrading facilities
Mumbai: The state-run JJ Hospital is planning to undertake a major redevelopment project on its campus. The plan, estimated at ₹728 crores, aims to replace the aging residential quarters with luxury flats, marking a major shift in the hospital's infrastructure and amenities.
The deteriorating condition of the hospital’s on-campus residential quarters has long been a concern for its healthcare workers. Addressing these long-standing issues, the state government has approved an ambitious luxury redevelopment plan. This initiative will demolish the existing structures and replace them with modern high-rises. The new buildings will offer enhanced living conditions, featuring amenities such as podium parking, tranquil gardens, and a swimming pool, ensuring a significant lifestyle upgrade for the hospital staff.
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The housing plan features several key components- a 22-storey tower dedicated to Class 1 and 2 staff, set to replace the 70-year-old Dhanvantari buildings. This modern tower will offer 40 generously-sized three-bedroom flats, each covering 1,152 square feet, and 110 two-bedroom flats of 872 square feet. Both types of residences will be designed to focus on comfort and luxury, ensuring an upgraded living experience for the staff.
The plan also features three 34-storey towers dedicated to Class 3 employees, providing 612 one-bedroom flats.
Additionally, four towers will be allocated for Class 4 staff, offering 816 modern one-bedroom flats. This comprehensive redevelopment aims to enhance living conditions across all employee levels.
According to The Indian Express, Dr Pallavi Saple, Dean of JJ Hospital, stated, “This transformation will not only improve living conditions but also boost the morale and productivity of our dedicated workforce.” She further stressed the urgent need for change, highlighting that the current quarters are so dilapidated that employees, particularly the elderly, are frequently forced to use external restrooms.
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Recognizing the challenges faced by healthcare workers, the government’s approval of this luxury redevelopment plan highlights a commitment to enhancing the living environment in support of the hospital’s mission. The project blueprint has been developed by the Public Works Department (PWD). This comprehensive project aims to set a new benchmark in employee accommodation within the public healthcare sector.
This initiative not only reflects a growing trend towards modernizing essential facilities but also highlights the importance of investing in the well-being of those who play a crucial role in providing healthcare services.
