Foundation stone laid for new new hospital complex

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A ground breaking ceremony was held on 29 April 2025 at Command Hospital Air Force (CHAF), Bengaluru with Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, unveiling the foundation stone for the construction of a new Modern Multi Storied Hospital Complex in the presence of Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, Director General Medical Services (Air)from Air HQ. The event marks a major milestone in the modernization of India’s military healthcare infrastructure.

The present structure of CHAFB is 157 years old. It handles an OPD of nearly 3 lakh patients, with 21,000 admissions yearly. The increasing work load, together with the need to incorporate rapid advancements in healthcare technology, demand a modern infrastructure with adequate scope for expansion in the future.

The Project on completion shall be a state-of-art 800-bed facility. It will have 16 modular operation theatres, modern ICUs, high-end diagnostic services including advanced imaging and laboratory facilities with a pneumatic chute system. A smart building management system and Ops room will monitor efficient lighting, security, energy consumption, effective management of infrastructure and smart climate control thereby ensuring seamless delivery of healthcare services.

Intelligent design components of the hospital like OPDs on lower floors, spacious lifts and escalators will offer convenient access for patients, including the differently-abled. Digitisation and Integrated Hospital Information System will reduce patient wait times.

In alignment with national green building standards, the facility will adhere to GRIHA 3-star norms, incorporating rainwater harvesting systems, solar power generation of one megawatt capacity and a high capacity effluent treatment plant contributing towards a sustainable and environment friendly ecosystem.