Ludhiana, Feb. 13 -- Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh on Saturday said a 75-bedded critical care unit will come up at the local civil hospital soon. He said the project is being undertaken at an approximate cost of Rs.10 crore.

He made the statement during a surprise visit to take stock of the renovation work at the facility, which began in (month here) last year. This was the health minister's third visit to the hospital since June 2024.

According to the minister, the lifts at the hospital have been repaired, washrooms are being renovated, operation theaters are being upgraded with latest equipment, flooring has been changed, intensive care unit will be made functional, the roads are being repaired and a facilitation center for p...