Rajnath Singh Opens Sarai at PGI Hospital Chandigarh
The Home Minister of India Rajnath Singh visited the Union Territory Chandigarh on Tuesday. During his day-long visit, he launched new projects and also interacted with the officers of the Chandigarh Administration.
Rajnath Singh inaugurated the multi-storeyed 300 bedded Infosys Foundation Red Cross ‘Sarai’ at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
The Sarai aims to help the ailing patients and their caregivers who are from economically weaker sections. The land was made available by the PGIMER to Red Cross Society, Chandigarh who signed an MoU with Infosys Foundation to construct the Sarai.
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The Home Minister had laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Sarai on 9th September, 2016. Fitted with modern energy-saving and energy-efficient equipment, this facility is likely to ease the hardships of visiting patients and their families at PGI hospital.
The Sarai has 300 beds, 36 dormitories and 13 private rooms. There are lifts and ramps available making it easily accessible for the differently abled people. There is also a separate wing on the 3rd floor exclusively for women. The charges for dormitory are Rs. 100 per person per day and for a private room is Rs. 500 per day.
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During the visit, Rajnath Singh held a meeting with the senior officials of Chandigarh Administration. The Home Minister was apprised about the major achievements made by Chandigarh in the past and the future needs of the city through a presentation.
He lauded the efforts of the Chandigarh Administration for consistent development and achievements made by the city beautiful. He further assured on exploring the possibilities of fulfilling the demands of the city for the prosperity of its citizens.
The Governor of Punjab & Administrator U.T Chandigarh, V.P. Singh Bandore and Member of Parliament, U.T, Chandigarh, Kirron Kher, were also present.
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