Pune: Sangvi District Hospital to Be Upgraded into Super Speciality Facility, Assures Maharashtra Health Minister
Pimpri Chinchwad, 4th July 2026: Maharashtra Public Health Minister Dr. Prakash Abitkar on Saturday announced that the Sangvi District Hospital in Pimpri-Chinchwad will be upgraded into a Super Speciality Hospital, a move aimed at providing advanced healthcare services to patients from the city and neighbouring rural areas.
The announcement came during the minister’s visit to the hospital, where he reviewed its infrastructure, medical facilities, and patient services. The visit followed sustained efforts by Chinchwad MLA Shankar Jagtap, who has been pursuing the demand to strengthen the hospital and improve healthcare facilities for the public.
Dr. Abitkar was accompanied by Health Services Commissioner Sanjay Katkar, Joint Director Dr. Sunita Golait, District Civil Surgeon Dr. Ambadas Devmane, and other senior officials. The delegation inspected various departments, reviewed the availability of medicines and medical equipment, and assessed the overall treatment facilities. The minister also directed officials to undertake necessary improvements and implement urgent measures to enhance patient care.
Addressing the media after the inspection, Dr. Abitkar said the hospital already has adequate modern medical equipment, and efforts would be made to ensure its more effective and efficient utilisation.
“Our objective is to upgrade Sangvi District Hospital into a Super Speciality Hospital so that people receive quality healthcare free of cost, comparable to private hospitals. We will make special efforts, in coordination with MLA Shankar Jagtap, to strengthen the hospital’s infrastructure and services,” he said.
The minister said the proposed upgrade would reduce the need for patients from Pimpri-Chinchwad and surrounding rural areas to travel to Mumbai or other major cities for specialised treatment. Once upgraded, the hospital is expected to offer advanced care for serious illnesses such as cardiac diseases, neurological disorders, and kidney ailments under the supervision of specialist doctors.
Welcoming the announcement, MLA Shankar Jagtap said the initiative would greatly benefit economically weaker patients who often struggle to afford treatment at private hospitals.
“Our dream is to ensure that poor and middle-class patients from Pimpri-Chinchwad and nearby rural areas do not have to travel to larger cities or depend on expensive private hospitals for advanced treatment. I am grateful to the Health Minister for assuring that Sangvi District Hospital will be upgraded into a Super Speciality Hospital. This will enable free and quality treatment for critical illnesses such as heart disease, kidney disorders, and neurological conditions,” Jagtap said.
He added that the initiative aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of building an “Atmanirbhar and Healthy India” and the Maharashtra government’s efforts under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure across the state.
