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MoU signed between Department of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh and Continental Hospital Telangana in the presence of CM Vishnu Deo Sai and Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswalon Wednesday September 3, 2025 in a program organised at Mahanadi Bhawan , Nava Raipur -Photo Credit-CG/PR
Bastar to get ₹200 crore, 240-bed hi-tech super speciality hospital — patients will no longer need to travel to Raipur and Bilaspur for treatment
Raipur: A historic step was taken on Wednesday September 3, 2025 towards the expansion and strengthening of healthcare services in Chhattisgarh. In a programme organised at Mahanadi Bhawan, an MoU was signed between the Department of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh and Continental Hospital Telangana in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal. This agreement has been signed under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).
On this occasion, Forest and Transport Minister Kedar Kashyap, Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain, Additional Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Pingua, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Subodh Kumar Singh, Secretary Rahul Bhagat, Health Secretary Amit Kataria, Health Commissioner Dr. Priyanka Shukla, NMDC officials Jaydeep Das Gupta and Srinivas Rao, and Continental Hospital Hyderabad Chairman Dr. Gurunath Reddy, Dr. Raghunath Reddy and K.V. Reddy along with several senior officials were present.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the state government’s goal is to ensure that world-class healthcare facilities reach every citizen, including those in tribal regions. He noted that construction of this hospital had started eight years ago, and today, as Chhattisgarh celebrates its Silver Jubilee year, the signing of this MoU carries historic significance. He added that the agreement, taking place on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Mahotsav, is a promising sign for the people of the state.
The Chief Minister further said that people in the Bastar region had long been deprived of advanced medical facilities, but now this hospital will prove to be a boon for them. In particular, it will serve as a lifesaver for security personnel deployed on the Naxal front. Earlier, injured soldiers had to be flown by air ambulance to Raipur, but now they will receive advanced treatment in Jagdalpur itself.
Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal said that the objective of the state government is to provide timely and better health services to every citizen. He added that the establishment of a super speciality hospital in Bastar is a matter of pride for both the state and the local residents. Earlier, such services were available only in big cities like Raipur and Bilaspur, but now the people of Bastar will also be able to benefit. He assured that the Health Department will make every possible resource available to meet future challenges.
Health Secretary Amit Kataria informed that the construction of this super speciality hospital involved an expenditure of ₹200 crore, out of which ₹120 crore was borne by the central government and ₹80 crore by the state government. The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has also made an important contribution to this project. He added that the hospital is spread over 11 acres and is equipped with state-of-the-art machines and equipment.
This 10-storey hospital will have a capacity of 240 beds. Departments of Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Urology, and Gastroenterology will be operational here. Along with OPD, ICU and emergency services, advanced intensive care facilities will also be available. A team of specialist doctors will provide treatment at government rates.
These services, available at government rates, will benefit not only Bastar division but also patients across Chhattisgarh and the country. On this occasion, officials, public representatives, and representatives of the Continental Hospital management described this historic initiative as a milestone for the state’s health sector. This will provide advanced healthcare to lakhs of people in Bastar region, reducing their dependence on big cities. The hospital will serve as a new ray of hope and a life-saving facility not only for Bastar but also for patients across Chhattisgarh and the country.
