India, Sept. 24 -- The state cabinet on Tuesday approved the granting of government land for setting up a super speciality hospital at Achole at Vasai. Chief Minister Devender Fadnavis made this announcement on Tuesday after the state cabinet meeting.

The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation, established in 2009, has no major hospital, despite a population exceeding 28 lakh. Most residents travel to Mira Road, Borivali and Andheri for treatment. Considering the rapidly growing population of Vasai-Virar and the citizens' need for modern healthcare facilities, the demand for a hospital has been a long-standing one.

In July 2024, the Maharashtra government approved the construction of a 400-bed super speciality hospital in the Achole lan...