Dehradun, Jan 30 : Analjit Singh, Chairman, Max India Foundation (MIF), today said the 200-bed Max India multi-specialty hospital coming up in Doon would become operational by early next year. “The hospital will be completed in nine months’ time and will cater to the needs of the state as well as neighbouring states,” he said.

He said Dehradun was picked up because it’s proximity to Delhi. “Though we have spread our wings as far as Ladakh, it is a good idea to work in our backyard. Besides, people of the state will benefit immensely from this facility. We might even think of converting it into a medical college, perhaps later. Under government norms, medical colleges can be set up only within a functioning hospital,” he said.

He was speaking today with The Tribune while on a visit to Raphael Home. “Healthcare, insurance, education and hospitality are the four areas that I am interested in and want to be in,” Singh said. “Max Healthcare has been awarded land by the Punjab Government to build two hospitals in Bathinda and Mohali with 300 beds each. These hospitals are expected to be functional by next year. In all, the company plans to add around 1,000 beds in its hospitals in the next two years from the existing capacity of 800 beds,” he said.

Professing deep gratitude, Singh said he felt humbled and honoured for being conferred the Padma Shri award by the Indian Government. “I would not like to say more, except that it is indeed a humbling experience,” he added.

Happy with the way things were shaping in the country, Singh said the Indian society was slowly learning how to behave and be responsible. “We have entered a robust phase. Suddenly people are taking note of things and demanding accountability. These are pains of growing up and one should not feel disillusioned as acts of corruption do not go unreported or unnoticed. They are suddenly being ‘escalated’ and it is a sign of progress,” pointed out Analjit Singh.
    

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