Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Telangana Plans Advanced Robotic Surgery Services Across Government Hospitals
Telangana wants more government hospitals to use advanced robots during surgery.
The government says these services could begin in about six months.
Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narasimha announced the plan in Hyderabad.
The program may expand to cancer hospitals, major hospitals and district hospitals.
NIMS Hospital has already completed 1,000 robotic surgeries.
Doctors and nurses are being trained to use modern medical technology.
The state is also building new TIMS and Osmania hospital facilities.
These projects are expected to provide more than 40,000 public hospital beds.
Telangana plans to introduce advanced robotic surgery services in medical colleges and government hospitals within six months.
Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narasimha announced the plan at a robotic surgery workshop in Hyderabad.
The expansion is expected to include MNJ Cancer Hospital, TIMS facilities, Gandhi Hospital, Niloufer Hospital, Warangal Super Specialty Hospital and district GGHs.
NIMS Hospital has performed 1,000 robotic surgeries, while doctors and nurses are receiving specialized training.
New TIMS and Osmania hospital projects are expected to add more than 40,000 public-sector beds.
- Who
- Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narasimha, medical experts, doctors and nursing staff.
- What
- The government is planning to introduce advanced robotic surgery services across medical colleges and government hospitals.
- When
- Within the next six months.
- Where
- Medical colleges and government hospitals across Telangana, including facilities in Hyderabad, Warangal and the districts.
- Why
- To strengthen public healthcare infrastructure, expand modern medical services and support Telangana's goal of becoming a robotic surgery and healthcare hub.
- Announcement venue
- Dr Marri Channa Reddy TIMS Hospital in Sanathnagar, Hyderabad
- Planned timeline
- Robotic surgery services are targeted for expansion within six months
- Existing milestone
- NIMS Hospital has performed 1,000 robotic surgeries
- Planned facilities
- MNJ Cancer Hospital, TIMS facilities, Gandhi Hospital, Niloufer Hospital, Warangal Super Specialty Hospital and district GGHs
- Expected bed capacity
- More than 40,000 additional public-sector beds after new TIMS and Osmania hospital projects are completed
- International-patient capacity
- TIMS Hospital has dedicated 100 beds for international patients
- Training
- Doctors and nursing staff are receiving specialized training in modern healthcare practices