BHEL Trichy Hospital is the subject of Unstarred Question No. 1532 in Lok Sabha, answered on 09.12.2025, regarding the modernization and upgradation of the hospital.
The Minister of State for Heavy Industries (Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma) stated that BHEL Trichy has a Hospital Apex Committee that meets periodically to address issues related to hospital services and improvements. Modernization and upgrades are carried out based on the Committee's decisions and priorities.
The hospital staff comprises 54 doctors (including visiting consultants) and 257 paramedical staff. It offers services in Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Radiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Pediatrics, and is well-equipped. Additional medical needs are met through 16 empanelled hospitals.
Need-based annual funds are allocated to meet the healthcare facilities of the employees.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Heavy Industries: The ministry responsible for answering the parliamentary question regarding the BHEL Trichy Hospital.
BHEL Trichy Hospital: The main subject of the parliamentary question, regarding its modernisation and upgradation.
Tiruchirappalli: The city where BHEL Trichy Hospital is located.
Hospital Apex Committee: A committee within BHEL Trichy responsible for overseeing improvements and services.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1532
ANSWERED ON 09.12.2025
BHEL TRICHY HOSPITAL
1532. SHRI DURAI VAIKO:
Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware of the long-standing demand from employees and residents of
the BHEL Township in Tiruchirappalli for the modernisation and upgradation of the BHEL
Employees Hospital;
(b) the present status of infrastructure, staffing, medical equipment and speciality services at the
hospital;
(c) whether the Government plans to allocate adequate funds for the same; and
(d) if so, the expected timeline and scope of upgradation planned for the BHEL Trichy Hospital?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES
(SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)
(a): BHEL, Trichy has Hospital Apex Committee consisting of nominated Union representatives
and Management representatives, which meets periodically for consideration of various issues
relating to the hospital services and improvements required in the hospital. The modernisation &
upgradation of facilities including healthcare infrastructure for employees & public welfare, is
carried out as per decision and priorities assigned by the Committee.
(b): BHEL, Trichy hospital staff strength comprises of both regular and contractual personnel of
54 doctors including visiting consultants, 257 paramedical & others. The hospital has major
healthcare departments such as Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Radiology,
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, etc. which are well equipped with essential medical equipment
and infrastructure. Moreover, medical requirements beyond the services available at BHEL Trichy
hospital are met through 16 empanelled hospitals for Cardiology, Neurology, Spinal Injuries,
Dialysis, Orthopedics, Neo-Natal, Cancer treatment, etc.
(c) & (d): Need based annual allocation of funds is made to meet the healthcare facilities of the
employees.
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