Major Healthcare Boost for Ambala Cantonment – ESIC’s 100-Bedded Modern Hospital to Begin Construction Soon- Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij

HSVP to issue land allotment letter by December 16 — Project accelerated due to Minister Vij’s efforts

Quality healthcare access for thousands of industrial workers and their families

“My top priority is that no worker should struggle for medical treatment” – Anil Vij

Chandigarh, December 1 — Haryana’s Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said today that the establishment of a state-of-the-art 100-bedded ESIC Hospital in Ambala Cantonment is now fully set in motion. He said that this hospital will serve as a lifeline for insured workers and their dependent families, ensuring advanced and accessible healthcare services close to their homes.

Providing further details, Sh. Vij said that the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) has been directed to issue the formal land allotment letter (offer letter) with the finalized cost by December 16, 2025, for the proposed site located in Sector-33 (Part-1), Ambala Cantt. Once issued, ESIC will complete the payment process and start construction at the earliest.

Industrial Workforce in Saha & Surrounding Areas to Benefit Directly – Vij

The Minister stated that thousands of workers are employed in the industrial zone adjoining Sector-33 and Saha area. All insured workers and their dependents will receive direct health benefits from this hospital. He called the project a major achievement for Ambala Cantonment and neighbouring regions. He also mentioned that he has personally been coordinating closely with the Central Government and concerned departments to move the project forward. He added that the hospital marks an important milestone toward delivering better, timely and patient-centric healthcare services for the insured community of Ambala.

Advanced Medical Facilities to Be Provided

Sh. Vij informed that the hospital will be equipped with major medical departments and emergency services, including Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, 24×7 Emergency & Trauma Care, ICU services, Advanced diagnostic and pathology labs and Outpatient, inpatient, and daycare care facilities. He said that the goal is to make sure insured individuals receive proper treatment without delay and without financial burden.

“No Worker Should Suffer for Medical Care — This Has Always Been My Priority” – Vij
The Minister emphasized that “My priority has always been that the people of Ambala Cantonment do not face hardships due to lack of medical facilities. No worker should wander helplessly in search of treatment. This hospital will bring relief to the working class as well as the general public.” He expressed confidence that once the land allotment formalities are completed, construction will progress rapidly and the hospital will be dedicated to the public within the stipulated time frame.

Sh. Vij also explained that the matter had recently been taken up during a high-level meeting chaired by the Secretary, DPIIT, Government of India, at the Chief Secretary's office, where pending projects listed on the PMG (Project Monitoring Group) portal were reviewed. The ESIC hospital project was prioritized during the meeting, demonstrating the strong commitment of both Central and State Governments to strengthening healthcare infrastructure.