Kanpur Naubasta Hospital Remains Shut Despite Rs 45 Crore Spend

A newly built 100-bed government hospital in Naubasta, South Kanpur, has remained non-operational for more than a year despite an investment of Rs 45 crore. The facility, designed to serve nearly 20 lakh residents in the surrounding areas, stands fully constructed but locked, leaving locals without access to essential public healthcare services.

The hospital building is equipped with modern infrastructure, including an intensive care unit (ICU), emergency services, operation theatres, outpatient departments, and patient wards. However, the absence of medical staff, equipment installation, and final administrative clearances has prevented the hospital from opening its doors.

Health officials attribute the delay to administrative and procedural hurdles. Chief Medical Officer Haridutt Nemi stated that manpower approvals and formal handover processes are still pending. Files related to staffing and operational clearances have moved between departments, slowing progress and postponing the hospital’s launch.

For residents of South Kanpur, the delay has serious consequences. The region lacks a major government healthcare facility, forcing patients to travel long distances for treatment. In emergencies, traffic congestion and travel time can prove life-threatening.

Akash, a local resident, shared a personal tragedy. His father suffered a heart attack and had to be rushed to a distant hospital. Due to heavy traffic and distance, they could not reach in time. He believes that if the Naubasta hospital had been operational, timely treatment could have saved his father’s life.

The issue has also sparked political debate in the region. Residents have pointed out that a nearby political office building constructed around the same time is fully functional, while the hospital remains closed. This has intensified public frustration and raised questions about administrative priorities.

The hospital was initially expected to open by March 2025. However, the deadline passed without recruitment of doctors and nurses or installation of essential medical equipment. Uttar Pradesh health authorities have sought reports on the delay, but visible progress has yet to be made.

Local community leaders and residents are now urging immediate government action. They are demanding fast-track recruitment, equipment installation, and operational clearance so the facility can begin serving patients.

District officials have assured residents that the issue has been acknowledged at higher levels. According to local leadership, the hospital is expected to become operational within the next two months if pending approvals are completed.

Until then, the locked hospital building stands as a symbol of delayed public service delivery in a region urgently in need of accessible healthcare.