Modi unveils Asia's largest pvt hospital in Faridabad

With an aim to boost the availability of modern medical infrastructure in the National Capital Region (NCR) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Asia's largest private hospital, Amrita Hospital, in Faridabad, Haryana on August 24.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 2,600-bed private hospital in Faridabad, Haryana on August 24. Credit: Amrita Hospitals

Equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a centralised fully-automated laboratory, the hospital is touted as Asia's largest private hospital. Credit: Amrita Hospitals

Speaking on the occasion, Modi said India is a country where healthcare and spirituality are closely linked. Credit: PTI Photo

He added that Covid-19 was a perfect example of a successful spiritual-private partnership that helped create awareness and implement the world's largest vaccination drive. Credit: PTI Photo

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Governor Bandaru Dattatreya were also present at the event. Credit: Twitter/mlkhattar

The state-of-the-art Amrita Hospital, built on a sprawling 130-acre campus with sustainability in mind, has a dedicated seven-storey research block and has been constructed over a period of six years under the auspices of the Mata Amritanandmayi Math. Credit: PTI Photo

The new super-speciality hospital opened initially with 500 beds and is expected to be fully operational in a phased manner over the next five years. Credit: PTI Photo

The hospital buildings will span 36 lakh sq. ft in a built-up area, with a 14-floor tower housing key medical facilities. There is also a helipad on the rooftop. Credit: PTI Photo

Once fully operational, the hospital with 81 specialities is billed to be the largest private hospital in Delhi-NCR and the country. Credit: PTI Photo

PM Modi greets Mata Amritanandamayi during the launch of Amrita Hospitals in Faridabad. Credit: Amrita Hospitals

PM Modi with Mata Amritanandamayi, Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and others during the inauguration of Amrita Hospital, in Faridabad. Credit: Twitter/mlkhattar