Kochi/Lakshadweep, May 30 -- As part of strengthening healthcare delivery infrastructure, the Administration of Union Territory of Lakshadweep has decided to develop state-of-the-art hospitals on five islands.
"Currently, work is in progress on three 30-bed hospitals in Minicoy, Androth, and Kadmat, with a project cost of Rs 231.96 crore," Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Patel told UNI.
"The construction of buildings for 50-bed hospitals in Agatti and Kavaratti, with an aggregated amount of Rs 260.38 crore, is under active consideration of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare."
These new hospitals with world-class infrastructure are expected to significantly enhance health outcomes and accessibility and reduce out-of-pocket expens...