The Delhi University Executive Council on Friday decided to convert the north campus landmark Patel Chest Hospital into a multi-speciality hospital on a 12.76 acre land in Dhaka village near Kingsway Camp in north Delhi area.
The 1268th meeting of the Executive Council (EC), under the chairmanship of DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh approved allotment of 12.76 acres of land for a multi-specialty hospital.
Prof. Yogesh said that there is a strong need to expand and upgrade VPCI so that treatment for serious diseases, including pulmonary diseases, can be provided under one roof. He said that the expansion and upgradation of VPCI will go a long way in providing quality diagnostic and research facilities for pulmonary diseases. The Vice Chancellor said that the matter has been discussed in great detail and several meetings were also held in this regard to obtain the views of the faculty members of VPCI and suggestions of external experts.
Along with this, allotment of land for the construction of University College of Medical Sciences building and hospital was also considered. The members were informed that the need for construction of the college building and hospital has been felt in view of the fact that despite more than five decades of existence, it has still not been able to get its land and building.
Not only this, the limited space in the GTB Hospital campus is hindering the ambitious expansion of the college, thereby hindering it from taking the college to the next level of excellence. A request has been received from the college to allot 40-50 acres of land for construction of college and hospital building with facilities and infrastructure.
Another significant aspect noted was the Delhi Government’s letter to the Central Government regarding 12 colleges funded by the Delhi Government. The formation of an EC Committee on this issue was suggested by the Vice Chancellor which was passed unanimously. The Vice Chancellor said that this is a very important issue and hence the matter needs to be looked at seriously.
