Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed serious concerns about the delay in constructing the IPD Tower at the Women’s Hospital in Jaipur. He criticized the current BJP government, accusing it of neglecting the project and leaving crucial healthcare infrastructure unfinished.
Gehlot highlighted that the project, initiated by the Congress government in February 2023 with an estimated cost of approximately Rs 117 crore, aimed to offer top-notch healthcare services for women. The proposed IPD Tower was designed to enhance medical facilities significantly, including 500 beds, a modern 50-bed ICU, and six state-of-the-art operation theatres.
Stressing the importance of the project for maternal and women’s healthcare in the state, Gehlot expressed deep concern over the delays. Originally planned for completion by August 2025, the project now faces uncertainties and remains incomplete, prompting questions about the government’s priorities regarding women’s healthcare.
In his ongoing digital series, “Intezaar Shastra,” Gehlot has consistently highlighted delays in various healthcare projects, including the IPD Tower at SMS Hospital and the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Social Sciences. He criticized the slow progress and administrative inaction in completing these crucial public welfare initiatives.
