Fri Feb 06 09:07:58 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Puducherry Boosts Healthcare Infrastructure with New Operation Theatre and Critical Care Block

The Story:

Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurated a ₹20-crore advanced operation theatre complex and upgraded emergency care unit at the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Research Institute (IGMCRI) on Friday, February 6, 2026. The new facility expands IGMCRI’s capacity to 11 modern operation theatres, covering approximately 28,092 sq. ft. This upgrade aims to enhance trauma care, emergency services, and advanced surgical treatment within the Union Territory. Alongside this, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation for a 50-bed critical care block at the Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital and Postgraduate Institute, costing around ₹11 crore, with funding shared by the Union government.

Key Points:

  • A ₹20-crore advanced operation theatre complex was inaugurated at IGMCRI by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on February 6, 2026.
  • The new facility adds to the existing infrastructure, bringing the total number of modern operation theatres at IGMCRI to 11.
  • The operation theatre was funded using the Union Territory’s own resources.
  • A foundation stone was laid for a ₹11 crore, 50-bed critical care block at the Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital and Postgraduate Institute, with shared funding from the Union government.
  • The Chief Minister announced plans for developing 750 acres for industrial purposes in Sedarapet to create job opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Puducherry is investing in upgrading its healthcare infrastructure, focusing on tertiary care and emergency services.
  • The Union Territory is utilizing its own funds, as well as seeking Union government support, for these infrastructural developments.
  • The government aims to create employment opportunities through industrial development initiatives.

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