The Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad has inaugurated a modern accommodation facility named ‘Rain Basera’ to provide secure and dignified housing for patients’ families. This 858-bed building, costing Rs 60 crore and located in the Asarva locality on the hospital campus, aims to alleviate the challenges faced by families due to the lack of affordable lodging nearby. Serving as Asia’s largest civil hospital, it caters to patients from Gujarat, other states, and even abroad, including those needing specialized medical attention.
The ‘Rain Basera’ initiative was launched to address the struggles of families who previously had to resort to expensive hotels or even sleeping on the streets due to limited nearby options and financial constraints. Designed under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Health Minister Praful Pansheriya, this facility ensures that families accompanying patients have access to clean, safe, and comfortable lodging. Additionally, it is expected to help reduce congestion in hospital corridors and galleries, thereby enhancing overall hygiene standards.
Spanning across a basement, ground floor, and eight upper levels, the Rain Basera facility covers a total built-up area of 24,436 square meters. The ground floor boasts amenities such as a spacious canteen accommodating 280 individuals, a modern kitchen, a TV room, a reception area, a bank ATM, and eight shops offering daily essentials. Dormitories are equipped with clean restroom facilities and secure lockers for storing personal belongings. Furthermore, a basement parking area has been designated for 58 four-wheelers and 91 two-wheelers to streamline traffic management efficiently.
Annually admitting over 1 lakh patients, the Civil Hospital foresees that this new facility will particularly benefit underprivileged and middle-class families by providing them with safe and respectable accommodation options. Officials emphasize that the establishment of ‘Rain Basera’ underscores the state government’s dedication to public service and a compassionate approach to patient welfare.
