Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Rest Houses Planned for Patients' Families in Uttarakhand
The government is building rest houses near two medical colleges in Uttarakhand so that families of patients have a place to stay.
These rest houses will be near the Doon Medical College and the Government Medical College in Haldwani.
Each rest house will have 350 beds.
People can stay in dorms for 55 rupees or in double rooms for 300 rupees a night.
Breakfast and lunch will be available for a small fee.
The government hopes this will help families who are supporting patients by making it easier to find affordable accommodation.
Rest houses for patient attendants are planned for Doon and Haldwani medical colleges.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for the project.
Two rest houses will be built, each with a 350-bed capacity.
Dormitory beds will cost Rs 55 per night; double-bedded rooms will cost Rs 300.
Breakfast and lunch will be available for Rs 20 and Rs 35 respectively.
- Who
- Uttarakhand government and Sevadan Arogya Sanstha.
- What
- Rest houses for patient attendants are being built.
- When
- The MoU was signed on Wednesday, July 23.
- Where
- Government Doon Medical College and Government Medical College in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- To improve health facilities and provide accommodation for family members.
- Project
- Construction of rest houses
- Locations
- Doon Medical College, Haldwani Medical College
- Capacity (per rest house)
- 350 beds
- Dormitory Bed Price
- Rs 55 per night
- Double Bed Room Price
- Rs 300 per night
- Breakfast Cost
- Rs 20 per person
- Lunch Cost
- Rs 35 per person