New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- In an effort to revive long-delayed healthcare infrastructure projects, the Delhi government has directed the public works department (PWD) to resume construction of four government hospitals in Madipur, Jwalapuri, Hastsal and Siraspur. The projects have remained incomplete for over five years despite substantial expenditure, officials said on Wednesday.

More than Rs.1,000 crore has already been spent collectively on the four projects. The cabinet has approved the resumption of construction, with directions to complete all four hospitals within a year.

An official note from the health department states that the hospital buildings have remained under construction for five years, resulting in blocked public funds and...