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The bizarre story of Indore's 'paper hospital'
Published 5 July 2026 ยท health
Synopsis A proposed 100-bed civil hospital in Indore's Khajrana remains a 'hospital on paper' six years after its announcement. Despite lacking land and a building
Synopsis A proposed 100-bed civil hospital in Indore's Khajrana remains a 'hospital on paper' six years after its announcement. Despite lacking land and a building, 87 staff positions are sanctioned, with nearly 80 employees currently serving at other government facilities. Officials cite the difficulty in finding suitable government land as the reason for the delay, while critics question the recruitment for a non-existent hospital.
Published: July 5, 2026 โข 12:54 PM IST ยท Updated: July 5, 2026 โข 3:06 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis A proposed 100-bed civil hospital in Indore's Khajrana remains a 'hospital on paper' six years after its announcement.
Despite lacking land and a building, 87 staff positions are sanctioned, with nearly 80 employees currently serving at other government facilities.
Officials cite the difficulty in finding suitable government land as the reason for the delay, while critics question the recruitment for a non-existent hospital.