Health minister Dr. Balbir Singh on Tuesday exuded confidence that the Ludhiana civil hospital will rival non-public company medical services in 2024.

“In the coming year, the district civil hospital, Ludhiana, will look and facilitate its patients like one of these corporate hospitals and the work is already underway,” the minister stated throughout a launch occasion of a personal multi-specialty hospital right here.

He acknowledged the help of state authorities insurance policies led by chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Rajya Sabha member Sanjeev Arora, emphasising the forthcoming optimistic modifications within the civil hospital.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Singh proposed that company hospitals ought to reserve 10% of their whole mattress capability for poor sufferers and Ayushman cardholders.

“Out of the 10%, further segregate them: 2% for economically weaker patients who will not pay anything but blessings, and the remaining 8% for Ayushman Bharat, for which we will pay you. Is it feasible? Please think about it. As together, we can make a difference,” he stated.

Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora stated, “We aim to provide holistic treatment to economically constrained patients in Ludhiana. While many corporate hospitals offer such experiences, their hefty bills can be prohibitive. To address this, we plan to overhaul three district hospitals across Punjab, specifically in Hoshiarpur, Sangrur, and Ludhiana. Through the utilisation of MPLAD, CSR, and state funds, these hospitals will undergo a comprehensive transformation to compete with large corporate counterparts.”

“Our goal is to equip these districts with all the necessary equipment, medicines, and facilities essential for patients to recover both physically and psychologically. We anticipate the completion of the revamp in the coming year, with surveys of Ludhiana and Hoshiarpur hospitals already completed,” Arora stated.