Chandigarh, 9 June 2026:In a significant step towards strengthening public healthcare and education infrastructure, the project’s appraisal and approval committee headed by H Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary UT Chandigarh accorded approval for three major development projects in Chandigarh, including the construction of a 50-bedded Critical Care Hospital at Sub-District Hospital, Manimajra, an AYUSH Health & Wellness Centre with Administrative Block in Sector 28, and an additional academic block at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 27-C.

The 50-bedded Critical Care Hospital will be constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). Financial assistance of ₹16.63 crore has been sanctioned under PM-ABHIM for the project, which aims to strengthen critical healthcare infrastructure and enhance secondary and tertiary healthcare services for residents of Manimajra, Mauli Jagran and the IT Park area. The proposed facility is planned on a 2.88-acre site at Sub-District Hospital (SDH), Manimajra. The total estimated cost of the project is ₹83.89 crore.

To strengthen AYUSH healthcare services, an AYUSH Health & Wellness Centre and Administrative Block will be constructed in Sector 28 at an estimated cost of ₹20.88 crore. The project is expected to improve access to AYUSH healthcare services for residents of Sectors 26, 28, 29 and 30, Bapu Dham Colony and adjoining areas.

Administrative approval has also been granted for the construction of an additional block at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 27-C, at a cost of ₹8.4 crore. The Ground+2 floor building will include 15 classrooms with a capacity to accommodate around 5students and is aimed at addressing the growing demand for educational infrastructure and improving the learning environment.

These projects have been planned to address existing gaps in healthcare and educational infrastructure, improve accessibility of public services and cater to the growing needs of Chandigarh's residents.

The member of the committee namely Mandip Singh Brar, Home Secretary, Diprava Lakra, Finance Secretary, Prerna Puri, Secretary Engineering, CB Ojha Chief Engineer and Rajiv Mehta Chief Architrect were also present.