Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared the State Government’s and BMC’s commitment to offering top-notch healthcare to all Mumbai residents. The Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital in Sion will undergo a significant transformation, increasing its bed capacity from 1,900 to 3,286. The ambitious Rs 2,500 crore project includes constructing new facilities like a main building, a cancer wing, emergency services, and an advanced OPD, with completion expected by 2030.
Fadnavis highlighted the hospital’s evolution from a small 60-bed setup in 1947 to a leading medical center housing Asia’s largest trauma care unit, a human milk bank, and a specialized skin bank for burn victims. The redevelopment project encompasses a 15-storey structure with 2,200 beds, a 13-storey Cancer Care facility with 200 beds, and a 14-storey Emergency Services building accommodating 600 beds. Additionally, a 25-storey tower for medical staff, over 40 operating theatres, a 14-storey OPD building capable of handling 16,000 patients daily, and advanced diagnostic facilities will be part of the revamp.
Under the Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, citizens can avail free treatment for around 2,400 illnesses up to Rs 5 lakh, with financial aid extended up to Rs 22 lakh for nine critical illnesses. Fadnavis stressed the importance of technology in future healthcare, emphasizing the hospital’s adoption of modern technology. BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde hailed the redevelopment as a new beginning, praising Fadnavis for his efforts in healthcare accessibility through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
The BMC, treating over 75 lakh outpatients annually, aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services under the ‘One City, One Health System’ initiative. Moreover, E-Buggy ambulances for patient transport within the hospital premises were inaugurated by Fadnavis.
