Kerala budget 2017: Rs 400 crore infrastructure boost for Trivandrum Medical College

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the finance minister setting aside Rs 400 crore for implementation of master plan, the Trivandrum Medical College is set to take a huge leap in infrastructure development. The money will be spent for the implementation of projects listed in the first phase. Detailed development projects of other government medical colleges are also being prepared. The master plan is aimed at tackling the burning problems being faced by the medical college hospital. It may be recalled that the master plan was finalised by the district administration, medical college alumni association and Habitat Technology Group.

The entire medical college campus which is spread over 140 acres of land, houses many important medical institutions. Thousands of people visit the campus daily. While the medical college hospital is bursting at the seams, the problems outside too are grave and require immediate intervention. There is huge traffic problem within the campus especially during peak hours, the roads are in bad condition often creating problems for patients arriving in ambulances and the parking facilities poor. As part of the master plan, many projects have been planned. In order to reduce the rush inside the main campus, the possibilities of constructing a under passage, subway or foot over bridge connecting main road to the Pay Wards are being explored.

The proposals to have sky way connectivity to various blocks and bringing hotels, restaurants and eateries under one roof are among other proposals that are under active consideration. Experts favour a detailed plan on relocating various buildings including hostels and other commercial establishments and residential areas. There is a proposal to construct multi level parking complex to find a lasting problem to the parking woes. The master plan is being implemented in such a manner that it takes care of the requirements and expansion projects for the next three decades.