PM Modi dedicates NAMO Hospital to nation, expanding advanced healthcare access in Daman
Daman, June 5
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated NAMO Hospital for the nation in Daman, marking a major addition to the Union Territory's healthcare infrastructure and the wider region.
The hospital was inaugurated during the Prime Minister's visit to Daman, during which he will launch multiple development projects across the healthcare, connectivity, tourism, and public infrastructure sectors.
NAMO Hospital is intended to strengthen access to specialised medical care for residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, while also serving people from neighbouring districts in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Officials have described the facility as part of a broader effort to expand advanced healthcare services in the region.
The hospital project builds upon recent investments in medical infrastructure undertaken in the Union Territory.
Earlier phases of the NAMO healthcare network included the development of the NAMO Hospital and Research Centre in Silvassa, which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister in 2025 as part of a wider healthcare expansion programme.
Authorities have stated that the broader NAMO healthcare initiative is being developed as a large-scale medical ecosystem with teaching, research, and specialised treatment capabilities.
Plans associated with the network include significant expansion of bed capacity and advanced medical facilities to cater to future healthcare needs.
The inauguration of NAMO Hospital comes at a time when the government is increasing investment in public healthcare infrastructure, particularly in smaller states and Union Territories, where access to specialised treatment has historically required travel to larger urban centres.
Healthcare formed a central component of the development package announced during the Prime Minister's visit.
According to official information released ahead of the programme, projects worth around Rs 1,340 crore to be inaugurated in Daman included both NAMO Hospital and the new terminal building at NAMO Airport.
Officials said the hospital is expected to reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for treatment, strengthen local healthcare delivery, and improve access to specialised medical services for thousands of families across the region.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good initiative but let's be real — how many of these "dedicated to nation" hospitals actually have enough doctors and nurses on ground? My cousin works in a government hospital in UT and shortages are chronic. ₹1,340 crore is huge money, I just hope the operational budget gets equal attention. Otherwise it's just another white elephant. 🤷♀️
Daman resident here — this is huge for us. Earlier for any scan or specialist we had to go to Vapi or Surat, which is 2+ hours one way. NAMO Hospital with research centre and teaching will also create local jobs for our youth. Modi ji's focus on UTs is commendable. 👏
Impressive that India is investing in smaller regions' healthcare. Coming from the UK, our NHS is crumbling while India seems to be building purposely. The teaching and research component is smart — trains local doctors and keeps talent from migrating to big cities. Well played. 🇮🇳
My only concern: how long before the private sector takes over? In many new govt hospitals, the best floors become "pay wards" and poor patients get the old equipment. Hope NAMO Hospital stays true to its public purpose. Also, Silvassa's NAMO Hospital opened in 2025 — any reviews from patients there? 🤔
Every small step matters. My mother had a kidney issue last year and we had to rush from Daman to Surat — lost precious time. Had this hospital been there, she would have gotten care within minutes. To
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