**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Indian government's response to a parliamentary question (Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4343) regarding the upgradation of the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Employees Hospital in Tiruchirappalli.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries acknowledges a long-standing demand for modernization and upgrades. A Hospital Apex Committee, consisting of union and management representatives, addresses hospital service improvements, and upgrades are implemented based on committee decisions and priorities.
Currently, the BHEL Trichy hospital has 54 doctors (including visiting consultants) and 257 paramedical and other staff. It is equipped with departments such as Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Radiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Pediatrics with essential medical equipment and infrastructure. For specialized medical needs beyond the hospital's capabilities (Cardiology, Neurology, Spinal Injuries, Dialysis, Orthopedics, NeoNatal, Cancer treatment, etc.), BHEL Trichy has partnerships with 16 empanelled hospitals.
The government, through the Ministry of Heavy Industries, indicates that need-based annual fund allocations are made to meet the healthcare needs of BHEL employees. Specific details on the timeline and scope of planned upgrades are not provided, but the response emphasizes a continuous improvement approach guided by the Hospital Apex Committee and annual fund allocation based on need.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Heavy Industries: A ministry within the Government of India responsible for heavy industries.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
BHEL Trichy: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Tiruchirappalli, a manufacturing plant.
BHEL Employees Hospital: A hospital for the employees of BHEL in Tiruchirappalli.
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu: A city in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, where the BHEL Township is located.
SHRI DURAI VAIKO: A member of parliament who raised a question in the Lok Sabha.
SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA: The Minister of State for Heavy Industries who provided the answer to the question.
Hospital Apex Committee: A committee consisting of Union and Management representatives responsible for hospital services and improvements at BHEL Trichy.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4343
ANSWERED ON 19.08.2025
UPGRADATION OF BHEL TRICHY EMPLOYEES HOSPITAL
4343. 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 and upgradation of facilities including healthcare infrastructure for employees
and public welfare, is carried out as per decision and priorities assigned by the Committee.
(b): BHEL, Trichy hospital has staff strength comprises of both regular and contractual
personnel of 54 doctors including visiting consultants, 257 paramedical and 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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