The Haryana Health Department has issued a final ultimatum for the completion of Panipat's long-awaited Maternal and Child Health (MCH) wing, setting a strict March 31 deadline for all remaining work to be finished. This decisive action comes after repeated delays that have kept the crucial healthcare facility from becoming operational.
Health Department Takes Stern Stand
During a high-level review meeting chaired by Dr. G. Anupama, the Director of Health Services for Haryana, officials delivered a clear message: no further extensions will be granted. The department has directed Civil Surgeon Dr. Mukta Kumar to personally oversee the completion process and ensure all pending work meets the final deadline.
The review meeting, which took place recently, focused specifically on the progress of various healthcare infrastructure projects across the state. When discussions turned to the Panipat MCH wing, authorities expressed serious concern over the prolonged delays and emphasized the urgent need to make the facility functional for public use.
Project Status and Remaining Work
According to officials familiar with the project, the MCH wing construction is nearly complete, with only certain finishing works and equipment installation remaining. The building itself stands ready, but the final touches have been dragging on for months, preventing the facility from serving patients.
The health department has made it clear that all contractors and agencies involved must prioritize this project and deploy additional resources if necessary to meet the March 31 target. Regular progress reports have been mandated to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the final phase of work.
Significance for Panipat's Healthcare
The completion of the MCH wing represents a significant upgrade to Panipat's healthcare infrastructure. This specialized facility will provide comprehensive maternal and child health services that are currently limited in the region. Once operational, it will offer:
- Advanced prenatal and postnatal care
- Specialized pediatric services
- Emergency obstetric care
- Vaccination and immunization facilities
- Health education programs for mothers
Local residents and healthcare professionals have been eagerly awaiting the opening of this facility, which promises to reduce the need for patients to travel to distant cities for specialized maternal and child healthcare services.
The March 31 deadline now puts pressure on all stakeholders to deliver results. The health department has indicated that failure to meet this final timeline will result in strict action against those responsible for the delays. With the summer months approaching, the timely completion becomes even more crucial as the facility will help address seasonal health challenges affecting mothers and children.
As Panipat continues to grow as an industrial and urban center, the operationalization of the MCH wing marks an essential step in strengthening the city's healthcare ecosystem and improving health outcomes for its most vulnerable populations.
