- The foundation-laying ceremony for a new hospital in Pune was attended by top government officials, but there has been no update on the project’s progress.
- Activist Velankar conducted an on-site visit and discovered that no work had begun on the hospital, casting doubt on the project’s status.
- The agreement for the hospital was signed in 2023, but key requirements such as submitting a DPR and a security deposit have not been met.
- A government committee was supposed to oversee the project, but its formation has not been confirmed, leading to suspicions of irregularities.
- Velankar has demanded transparency from the administration and requested the release of all necessary documents within a week.
- PMC Commissioner Dr. Rajendra Bhosale cited pending approvals and funding from an international institution as reasons for the delay in construction.
- Construction permits are still awaited, and banks do not disburse loans without them, according to Bhosale’s statement to Loksatta.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
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