New Delhi: Delhi govt has moved ahead with its plan to operate 11 govt hospitals, most of them under construction, through the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The initiative aims to expand healthcare infrastructure and fast-track long-stalled projects. Govt has invited bids to conduct a detailed feasibility study to assess the financial, technical and operational viability of the proposal, reports AlokKNMishra .Once operational, these facilities will add 10,073 beds, including 4,314 ICU beds, to the city’s healthcare system. The plan covers four general hospitals and seven ICU-bedded hospitals located across different parts of the capital.Under the proposed framework, private agencies selected through a bidding process will take over ongoing construction.
