The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Monday approved the transfer of over 31,000 square meters of land for the expansion and upgradation of Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital, one of the largest tertiary care government hospitals in the Prayagraj region. The decision aims to facilitate the expansion of medical and diagnostic facilities at the hospital, which is affiliated with Motilal Nehru Medical College and serves a large number of patients from eastern Uttar Pradesh as well as neighboring Madhya Pradesh.
Current Infrastructure Challenges
According to an official spokesperson, the hospital campus currently lacks sufficient vacant space for further expansion despite the growing demand for advanced healthcare services. To address this issue, the government approved the transfer of 31,314 square meters of land connected to the hospital and Mahatma Gandhi Marg, which is presently under the control of the Prayagraj development administration.
Lease Terms and Location
Officials stated that the land would be transferred to the medical education department on a 90-year lease at a nominal annual rent of Re 1. The transferred land, located in the Nibiya area of Sadar tehsil in Prayagraj district, is linked to the existing hospital premises and is considered crucial for infrastructure expansion.
Historical Context and Patient Load
The cabinet note highlighted that the hospital, established in 1961, is the largest government tertiary-level medical institution in Prayagraj division. It receives a heavy patient influx daily from nearby districts and adjoining states for specialized treatment.
Expected Benefits
With the proposed expansion, the government aims to strengthen treatment and diagnostic capacity at the hospital and improve access to advanced medical care for patients from districts such as Pratapgarh, Sultanpur, Kaushambi, Fatehpur, Jaunpur, Mirzapur, Bhadohi, Banda, and Chitrakoot.
- Enhanced medical facilities for eastern UP and MP
- Improved diagnostic services
- Increased patient capacity
- Better access to specialized treatments
