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Himachal CM Sukhu inspected Shimla's underground utility duct project, emphasizing urban infrastructure development. The state also allocated ₹193.75 crore for healthcare, including two 50-bed Critical Care Blocks in Bilaspur and Rohru. Five advanced diagnostic labs will bolster outbreak response with integrated pathology services. These initiatives aim to modernize both civic amenities and emergency medical infrastructure across Himachal.

Key Points: Himachal CM Sukhu Inspects Shimla Underground Utility Duct Work

  • CM Sukhu oversees Chotta Shimla-Willy's Park utility duct construction
  • ₹193.75 crore approved for 2 Critical Care Blocks and 5 labs
  • 50-bed CCBs planned in Bilaspur and Rohru hospitals
  • Labs to enhance diagnostic capabilities for outbreaks
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Himachal CM inspects under-construction underground utility duct in Shimla

Himachal CM Sukhu reviews Shimla's underground utility duct project while allocating ₹193.75 crore for critical healthcare upgrades in Bilaspur and Rohru.

"These facilities will be equipped with advanced medical infrastructure including ICUs, HDUs, and isolation beds. - Official Release"

Shimla, April 18

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday inspected work on an underground utility duct on Friday evening, which is being constructed from Chotta Shimla to Willy's Park.

Rural development and Panchayati Raj minister Anirudh Singh and MLA Bhoranj Suresh Kumar were also present.

In another decision aimed at strengthening the healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality and affordable healthcare for the people of the State, the Himachal Pradesh government has allocated Rs 193.75 crore for establishing two Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) and five District Integrated Public Health Laboratories (DIPHLs).

In a recent cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the government approved the setting up of a 50-bedded Critical Care Block (CCB) at Primary Health Centre Swahan (Regional Hospital Bilaspur) and another 50-bedded CCB at Civil Hospital Rohru, Shimla district.

These facilities will be equipped with advanced medical infrastructure, including Emergency Services, Intensive Care Units (ICUs), High Dependency Units (HDUs), Isolation Beds, Dialysis Units, Labour Rooms, Operation Theatres and Point-of-Care Laboratories, an official release said.

Each CCB will be integrated with the existing district hospital and will function as a regular facility under normal conditions. However, during health emergencies or outbreaks such as COVID-19, they can be physically isolated to ensure strict infection control. Each block will be constructed at a cost of Rs 16.63 crore and an equipment cost of Rs 27.12 crore.

In addition, the cabinet has also approved the establishment of District Integrated Public Health Laboratories (DIPHLs) at Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College Chamba and District Hospital Hamirpur attached with Dr Radha Krishnan Government Medical College Hamirpur. These DIPHLs are aimed at improving diagnostic capabilities, enabling rapid testing and supporting effective outbreak management, the release said.

Each laboratory will be fully equipped with Clinical Pathology, Haematology, Cytology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology facilities under one roof to enhance efficiency and avoid resource duplication.

Each laboratory will be fully equipped with Clinical Pathology, Haematology, Cytology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology facilities under one roof to enhance efficiency and avoid resource duplication.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Finally some good infrastructure development in Shimla! The underground utility duct will really help reduce the mess of wires and cables everywhere. Hope they complete it on time 🤞
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Priya M.
The healthcare investments are much needed, especially after seeing how our hospitals struggled during COVID. But I wonder if Rs 193 crore is enough for all these facilities? The equipment costs seem quite high.
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Ankit S.
Great initiative by CM Sukhu! The integrated labs will be a game changer for rural healthcare. No more traveling to big cities for basic tests 🙌
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Sunita R.
As a Shimla resident, I just hope the underground work doesn't cause too much traffic disruption. Last time they dug up the roads, it took months to fix properly.
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Vikram J.
The CCBs with isolation capability is smart planning. We should've had these before the pandemic, but better late than never. Hope they maintain the equipment properly this time.
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Neha T.
While I appreciate the healthcare upgrades, I wish they'd focus more on preventive care too. More health awareness programs would reduce the need for so many critical care beds.

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