This document is a response to unstarred question number 1532 in the Lok Sabha, dated December 9, 2025, regarding the BHEL hospital located in Trichy. The question was raised by Shri Durai Vaiko, inquiring about the long-standing demand for modernization and upgradation of the BHEL employee hospital for employees and residents of the BHEL township in Tiruchirappalli, the current status of infrastructure, staffing, medical equipment, and specialized services at the hospital, any government plans for allocating sufficient funds, and the expected timeframe and scope for the hospital's upgradation.
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupatiraju Srinivas Varma, responded. A top committee at BHEL, Trichy, including nominated union and management representatives, periodically meets to consider matters related to hospital services and necessary improvements. Modernization and upgradation of facilities, including healthcare infrastructure for employees and public welfare, are undertaken according to decisions made and priorities set by the committee.
The BHEL Trichy hospital staff consists of both regular and contractual employees, including 54 visiting consultant doctors, 257 paramedics, and others. Key healthcare departments such as Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Radiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, etc. are equipped with essential medical equipment and infrastructure. In addition to the services available at BHEL Trichy Hospital, medical needs are met through 16 listed hospitals for services like Cardiology, Neurology, Spinal Injury, Dialysis, Orthopedics, Neonatal care and Cancer treatment, etc.
The response confirms that annual funds are allocated based on requirements to fulfill employee healthcare facilities. No specific timeframe or scope for upgradation is detailed.
Key Entities Referenced
BHEL Trichy Hospital: Hospital located in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, catering to BHEL township employees and residents; subject of modernization and upgrade requests.
Ministry of Heavy Industries: The central government ministry responsible for matters related to BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) and its associated institutions like the BHEL Trichy Hospital.
Hospital Apex Committee (BHEL Trichy): Committee consisting of union and management representatives that decides on hospital services and improvements.
Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu: Location of the BHEL township and hospital that is the subject of the parliamentary question.