Hyderabad: Hyderabad in-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inspected construction work at the new Osmania General Hospital in Goshamahal on Wednesday. He reviewed the hospital’s model designs and visited several blocks at the construction site. He also instructed officials to accelerate the work and avoid further delays.
During the inspection, Prabhakar sought details of the scheduled targets and the progress achieved so far. After officials informed him about the status of the works, he expressed concern over delays in routine construction activities. He directed them to complete the pending work within the stipulated schedule.
Rajya Sabha member Anil Kumar Yadav, MLC Mirza Riyaz Ul Hassan, Hyderabad district collector Priyanka Ala, Mettu Sai Kumar and other officials accompanied the minister during the visit.
Osmania General Hospital project planned with 2,000 beds
The Telangana government considers the new Osmania General Hospital a major infrastructure project. The facility is being built in Goshamahal at an estimated cost of Rs 2,700 crore, with a planned capacity of 2,000 beds.
Prabhakar reviewed the proposed designs and examined different blocks to assess construction progress. He also offered suggestions to officials on the ongoing works and stressed the need to maintain the schedule.
The project aims to provide a major hospital facility for future generations, according to the information shared during the inspection. However, officials must address the reported delays and speed up construction to meet the planned timeline.
The minister instructed the concerned departments to monitor progress and ensure that construction activities proceed without avoidable setbacks.