In a significant move to enhance the state’s healthcare infrastructure, the Odisha government has approved a ₹9,200 crore investment to modernize four major medical institutions across the state. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling.
According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office on May 1, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in Burla, Odisha will be redeveloped at a cost of ₹1,594 crore. Upon completion, the hospital’s bed capacity will see a dramatic rise from 148 to 2,861.
MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur is also set for major redevelopment, with ₹1,011.3 crore earmarked for the project. The bed capacity will increase from the current 1,583 to 2,033.
The government has also laid out a comprehensive plan to upgrade Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar, allocating ₹5,958 crore for the project. Following redevelopment, the hospital’s bed count will expand from 750 to 2,582.
In addition to these projects, the Chief Minister reviewed the ongoing redevelopment efforts at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack and the Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Cancer Institute.
The SCB Medical College is undergoing a large-scale revamp with a budget of ₹44,474.49 crore. The project is expected to be completed by June 2026. After the first phase, the hospital will see an increase in bed strength to 3,796.
Similarly, the Acharya Harihar Cancer Institute is in the midst of its first phase of redevelopment, with an investment of ₹895.89 crore. Once completed, the hospital will house 1,127 beds.
