Govt Medical College, Patiala, takes control of incomplete new building

Tribune News Service

Patiala, October 3

Finally, after a lapse of three years, Government Medical College here took control over its new building —worth Rs 35 crore — with deficiencies as it was lying unused. However, the medical college authorities claimed that the pending work of the facility would be completed soon. Meanwhile, sources said the authorities were not serious and work was yet to be started. The said building that had already turned a white elephant was supposed to be completed by the Punjab System Health Corporation in 2018.

It has been learnt that the handover was delayed owing to deficiencies in the building. However, Dr Avnish Kumar, Director-Principal, Government Medical College, said the Public Works Department had already floated tenders and work would start soon. He said, “We are trying our best to make the building functional at the earliest. As soon as the work is completed, we will start shifting departments.”