Archive · 21 May 2025
Ambedkar Hospital Project in Nagpur Finally Takes Off After Delays
Imagine a new, big hospital called Ambedkar Hospital is being built in Nagpur!
It will have special doctors and machines to help people feel better.
It's been a long time coming, but now it's ready to start.
It will be built on a large piece of land and is expected to take about four years to finish.
Before, some things were in the way, but they've been removed.
A local politician has wanted this hospital since 1997.
Now, it's finally becoming a reality so people in North Nagpur can get better care, without having to go far.
The Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Superspecialty Institute project is starting in Nagpur.
The project will be on an 8-acre plot with 12 super specialties.
The project received administrative approval for ₹572 crore initially, revised to ₹815 crore.
The Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) is executing the project, which is expected to take four years.
The hospital project faced delays due to encroachments, which have now been removed.
- Who
- The project involves the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT), with support from the state government, and is a long-term initiative of North Nagpur MLA Nitin Raut.
- What
- The Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Superspecialty Institute of Medical Education and Research (BASIMER) project is set to begin.
- When
- Civil works are expected to be completed within four years from commencement.
- Where
- Nagpur, India, on an 8-acre plot along Kamptee Road.
- Why
- To provide high-quality treatment and services to the public in North Nagpur, addressing the lack of inpatient facilities.
MLA Nitin Raut
Government
Project Delays
MLA Nitin Raut
MLA Nitin Raut states that the CM has been assuring them for a long time, but the groundbreaking ceremony date has not been announced.
Government
The government has been working on the project after delays.
- Project Name
- Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Superspecialty Institute of Medical Education and Research (BASIMER)
- Plot Size
- 8 acres
- Number of Super Specialities
- 12
- Revised Project Cost
- ₹815 crore
- Expected Completion Time
- 4 years
- Target Area
- North Nagpur