Delhi CM announces Rs 805.99-crore medical college project in Dwarka

In a push to improve healthcare and medical education infrastructure, the Delhi government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has given its nod to the construction of a modern medical college and hostel complex at the Indira Gandhi Hospital campus in Dwarka sub-city.

The project, estimated to cost around Rs 805.99 crore, received clearance during a recent meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) chaired by the chief minister.
The government aims to complete this ambitious project by 2028. The project will include a full-fledged medical college, separate hostels for male and female students, faculty housing and a modern academic block.

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The initiative is expected to address the growing demand for doctors across the national capital, while significantly strengthening healthcare services in Delhi.
The medical college will be developed in accordance with National Medical Commission (NMC) norms, and will eventually accommodate 250 MBBS seats every year, while the teaching activities will commence with an initial batch of 150 students.

CM Gupta has said that the project would be executed in phases, with the first phase to focus on construction of the academic block, student hostels and residential quarters for faculty members.

Around 1,17,246 square metres of area will be developed in this phase, including nearly 34,000 square metres of basement space for parking and other essential facilities.
The Public Works Department (PWD) will carry out the construction work, while the Health and Family Welfare Department will oversee the project.
According to the CM, the project would adopt modern and sustainable construction techniques, and the buildings will be earthquake-resistant, with their design to be energy efficient.

As part of the green building plan, the campus will feature solar power systems, rainwater harvesting, water recycling mechanisms, ample natural lighting and proper ventilation.
The entire campus will be made fully accessible for persons with disabilities, with ramps, lifts, Braille signage and wheelchair-friendly pathways.
To ensure safety and security, modern CCTV surveillance, fire alarms and fire safety infrastructure will also be in place across the campus.
Gupta has directed officials to strictly adhere to quality standards and the project timelines, adding that a robust quality assurance mechanism would be in place and regular monitoring to be done.

CM further informed that procurement of equipment, recruitment of staff, university affiliation and other operational requirements for the medical college would be completed in later stages in line with NMC norms.
She reiterated that her government’s goal is to ensure better and accessible healthcare for every resident of the capital, and increasing the number of trained doctors is crucial to achieving that objective.