Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Friday inaugurated the newly transformed Chacha Nehru Children’s Hospital and Research Centre, the largest government paediatric hospital.
The hospital has been redeveloped through a remarkable public participation model and was officially dedicated to the people of the state.
Following the inauguration, Dr Yadav toured the hospital’s state-of-the-art Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and praised the modern medical infrastructure and facilities.
Present during the ceremony were Divisional Commissioner Deepak Singh, Collector Ashish Singh, Dean Dr Arvind Ghanghoria, and Hospital Superintendent Dr Preeti Malpani.
The transformation of Chacha Nehru Children’s Hospital stands as an exemplary model of community partnership and public contribution. The redevelopment is being carried out in two phases, with a total estimated cost of Rs 8 crore.
Significantly, this entire amount has been raised through donations from social organisations, philanthropists, CREDAI Indore, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds—marking a unique initiative in civic collaboration.
Phase one of the hospital’s revamp was completed in May 2025. As part of the transformation, the hospital now features air-conditioned wards, a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), High Dependency Unit (HDU), Severe Malnutrition Treatment Unit (SMTU), an X-ray room, modular kitchen, Fowler beds, and high-quality sanitation facilities. These improvements aim to create a more supportive and healing environment for child patients during treatment.
