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Health
Mavelikara Hospital's ₹132-crore block shut 6 months after launch
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 01:37 AM
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The new ₹132-crore block at Mavelikara District Hospital in Kerala remains closed six months after its official inauguration, raising concerns about healthcare infrastructure delays.
A significant healthcare infrastructure project in Kerala is facing scrutiny after the new block at Mavelikara District Hospital has remained shut for six months following its inauguration. The facility, which was developed at a cost of ₹132 crore, was expected to enhance medical services in the region but has yet to open its doors to patients.
The delay has drawn attention to the gap between the ceremonial launch of public health projects and their actual operational status. While the block was officially inaugurated half a year ago, it continues to remain non-functional, leaving the intended benefits for the local population unfulfilled.
Residents and observers in the area are questioning the reasons behind the prolonged closure of such a high-value asset. The situation highlights ongoing challenges in the deployment and management of large-scale government health investments in the state.
The delay has drawn attention to the gap between the ceremonial launch of public health projects and their actual operational status. While the block was officially inaugurated half a year ago, it continues to remain non-functional, leaving the intended benefits for the local population unfulfilled.
Residents and observers in the area are questioning the reasons behind the prolonged closure of such a high-value asset. The situation highlights ongoing challenges in the deployment and management of large-scale government health investments in the state.