5T Secretary VK Pandian visited the Capital Hospital in the city on Wednesday and reviewed its ongoing development works.
Pandian took stock of the progress of the Trauma Care and Surgery Complex building and the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) site.
He held discussions with the officials to improve patient care at the premier public hospital.
Pandian advised the executing agency to widen the road in front of the academic block of the PGIMER keeping in view the future traffic movement. He expressed satisfaction over the progress of work of Trauma Care and Surgery Complex building and directed to complete it latest by December 2023.
Later, Pandian met senior officials and discussed the master plan for development of Capital Hospital with 2,000 beds and also establishment of an Odisha University of Health Science and residential quarters for the staffs.
Works Secretary VV Yadav, Health Secretary Shalini Pandit and senior officers were present.