Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Maharashtra Minister Urges Latur Hospital Expansion Plans
The Maharashtra health minister, Prakash Abitkar, told officials in Latur to give a cost estimate for a new 400‑bed hospital.
He also asked them to speed up plans for 69 new jobs at a new sub‑district hospital in Ausa.
The meeting was held at Mantralaya, the state government building.
The goal is to improve health services in the district.
Officials will report back soon.
Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar directed Latur officials to submit a cost estimate for a 400‑bed expansion of the district hospital.
He also asked for an expedited proposal to create 69 posts for the upcoming Ausa sub‑district hospital.
The decisions were made at a review meeting chaired by Abitkar at Mantralaya.
Guardian minister Shivendraraje Bhosale was present at the meeting.
The meeting aimed to assess progress of ongoing health infrastructure projects in Latur district.
- Who
- Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar and Latur officials
- What
- Directed cost estimate for a 400-bed expansion and expedited creation of 69 posts for a new sub‑district hospital
- When
- July 30, 2024
- Where
- Latur district, meeting held at Mantralaya
- Why
- To assess progress of ongoing health infrastructure projects
- Minister
- Prakash Abitkar
- Proposal
- 400-bed expansion of Latur district hospital
- Posts
- 69 posts for Ausa sub-district hospital
- Meeting location
- Mantralaya
- Date
- July 30, 2024