Uttar Pradesh Government Issues Show-Cause Notice to Noida Child PGI Over Dilapidated InfrastructureUttar Pradesh Government Issues Show-Cause Notice to Noida Child PGI Over Dilapidated Infrastructure The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a show-cause notice to the Super Speciality Paediatric Hospital and Post Graduate Teaching Institute (SSPHPGTI) in Noida, alleging negligence in addressing the hospital’s deteriorating infrastructure. Concerns Raised UP Principal Secretary (Health) Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma highlighted the crumbling hospital building’s risk to patients and staff, despite repeated instructions to repair it. The building, which opened in 2015, is in urgent need of renovations, with broken stone slabs, damaged ceilings, and a collapsed section of the NICU waiting room’s false ceiling. History of Neglect Despite earlier instructions by former UP officials to carry out repairs, no action was taken. The hospital has been in a dilapidated state since 2021. Director’s Response and Explanation Request Child PGI Director Dr. AK Singh acknowledged the long-standing issue and communication with authorities. The principal secretary requested a satisfactory explanation within 15 days, threatening further disciplinary action otherwise. Upcoming Repairs The Noida Authority has assigned UPRNN to prepare a cost estimate of approximately ₹7 crore for repairs, which is expected to commence once approval is received. Facility Importance The 240-bed facility is the only super-speciality children’s hospital in the Delhi-NCR region and one of four in India. It houses various pediatric departments and specialized clinics. Conclusion The UP government’s notice serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining public infrastructure for patient safety. The hospital’s dilapidated condition poses a potential threat to healthcare delivery, and the authorities are expected to take prompt action to address the concerns raised.
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a show-cause notice to the management of Super Speciality Paediatric Hospital and Post Graduate Teaching Institute (SSPHPGTI), also known as Child PGI, in Sector 30 of Noida, alleging that the hospital management has failed to take adequate steps to restore dilapidated infrastructure on the campus.
Since 2021, the building is in urgent need of renovation. Currently, there are more than 100 doctors and more than 70 nurses working in the hospital. (HT Photo) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}}
UP Principal Secretary (Health) Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma sent a message to the Child PGI director, highlighting that the crumbling hospital building posed a risk to patients and staff. However, no corrective measures were taken to address the situation despite repeated instructions.
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Yes, the construction of Child PGI began in 2008 and the building was inaugurated in 2015. Since 2021, the building is in dire need of renovation. Currently, there are more than 100 doctors and more than 70 nurses working in the hospital. About 150 children with serious illnesses are treated daily at the hospital’s outpatient clinic, according to the hospital
Sharma wanted a response within two weeks or face further disciplinary action.
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Sharma’s letter, addressed to the Director, Child PGI, further said: “No action despite repeated instructions reflects your indifference towards administrative work and carelessness. This shows failure to discharge your duties and responsibilities as the Director of the institute.”
The secretary to the principal has asked for a satisfactory explanation in the matter within 15 days. “If you are unable to submit a reasonable explanation within 15 days, it will be assumed that you have nothing to report and further legal action will be taken based on the evidence available,” the letter said.
This is not the first time that authorities have been directed to take necessary action regarding the dire condition of Noida’s Child PGI.
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Former UP Chief Secretary DS Mishra and former UP Principal Secretary (Health) Alok Kumar had earlier given necessary instructions to carry out repairs, but to no avail.
The stone slabs of the hospital walls are broken in some places, so the hospital management has put up warning signs to warn patients, their caregivers and visitors.
Even the ceiling has been damaged by leaks. Recently, a section of the false ceiling in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) visiting room collapsed, narrowly missing patients and nursing staff.
Notably, the 240-bed facility is the only super-speciality children’s hospital in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) region, and one of four in the country. The facility was built by the Noida authorities and opened in Noida in 2015.
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Director, SSPHPGTI, Dr AK Singh said, “The situation has been like this for long and even previous directors have taken up the issue with the authorities. A comprehensive solution is needed and we have already communicated with the authorities to take steps to rectify the situation.”
The five-storey Child PGI building in Noida’s Sector 30 houses several paediatric departments including haematology, gastroenterology, otolaryngology, urology, cardiology and orthopaedics. The facility also has a Down syndrome clinic, a metabolic disorders clinic, a cancer genetics clinic, a couples genetics clinic, a neurogenetics clinic and a neonatal surgery clinic.
Commenting on the development, Sanjay Khatri, Additional CEO of Noida Authority, said, “Uttar Pradesh Rajkiya Nirman Nigam (UPRNN) was awarded the contract for the construction of the hospital. A field visit to the facility was conducted a few days ago and an estimate of approximately ₹7 crore has been prepared and already sent to UPRNN. The work is expected to start once the approval is received.”
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