The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, is planning a major expansion of its emergency and trauma care infrastructure by shifting its emergency services to the upcoming Sarangpur campus and converting the existing emergency facility into a larger trauma centre. The move is aimed at addressing the growing patient load that has placed significant pressure on the institute’s current emergency department.
PGIMER serves as a premier tertiary-care healthcare institution for patients from Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and several other northern states. Officials have acknowledged that the existing emergency ward frequently operates beyond its intended capacity due to the steady rise in critical cases and emergency admissions.
Hospital authorities say overcrowding, limited space, increased waiting times, and growing demand for specialized critical care have highlighted the need for additional infrastructure. The proposed relocation to Sarangpur is expected to provide a larger and more modern emergency facility capable of handling a higher volume of patients while improving workflow and treatment efficiency.
Under the plan, the current emergency complex at the main PGIMER campus will be expanded into a dedicated trauma centre. The upgraded facility is expected to include additional beds, advanced trauma care units, modern surgical facilities, intensive care support, improved diagnostic services, and enhanced ambulance connectivity. The expansion is intended to strengthen the institute’s ability to manage road accident victims, severe injuries, and other critical emergencies.
PGIMER officials have indicated that planning and development work for the Sarangpur campus is progressing, although detailed timelines and project costs are subject to administrative approvals and funding arrangements.
Healthcare professionals and public health experts have welcomed the proposal, noting that expanded emergency and trauma services could significantly improve patient care across the region. Patients and attendants have also expressed hope that the project will reduce overcrowding and waiting times.
The initiative reflects broader efforts to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure in India as major institutions face increasing patient inflows and growing demand for advanced medical services.
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