New Town Kolkata Development Authority mulls setting up multi-speciality hospital

The NKDA has initiated steps to advance this plan and recently held discussions with senior members from both the health and urban development departments. The current site adjacent to the proposed hospital location houses an urban primary health centre (UPHC) which is supposed to be a 30-bed facility. The envisioned multi-speciality hospital would feature a multi-storied building with a basement and ample car parking space.

“It has been our demand for a long time to have a multi-speciality hospital in New Town. We had previously placed our demands in front of NKDA officials and recently, we also held a meeting with the authorities to discuss this matter,” Samir Gupta, secretary of New Town citizens’ welfare fraternity told the Times of India. The architectural design phase is set to begin soon, with NKDA coordinating closely with health department authorities to ensure the plan's feasibility and alignment with healthcare needs.

Residents of New Town have expressed that the rapidly growing population requires the establishment of an affordable multi-speciality hospital. Presently, the lack of such a facility forces many to seek urgent medical services in Salt Lake or along EM Bypass, highlighting the pressing need for a local, comprehensive healthcare centre, reports The Daily. “Even though a number of private hospitals are coming up, we have been receiving feedback from several New Town residents that there was a lack of a govt-run hospital in the township and the private hospitals that are coming up were not multi-speciality hospitals. Keeping this in mind, we plan to develop a multi-speciality hospital in the public sector,” said an NKDA official.

The proposed hospital aims to provide a wide range of medical services under one roof, reducing the need for residents to travel long distances for specialized treatments. NKDA's commitment to this project reflects its dedication to enhancing the quality of life for New Town residents by addressing critical infrastructure needs. As the planning progresses, NKDA will continue to engage with stakeholders and gather input to ensure the hospital meets the community's expectations and healthcare standards.