Finishing work in progress at the multi-speciality block of Government Thoothukudi Medical College and Hospital on Thursday. | Photo Credit: RAJESH N Installation work of medical equipment is in full swing at the newly built multi-speciality block at the Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital, which is expected to be inaugurated soon. The 650-bed facility was constructed at an outlay of ₹136.35 is expected to significantly strengthen the hospital’s capacity to provide specialised medical care . Of the total project cost around ₹16 crore has been allocated for procurement of hi-tech diagnostic and surgical equipment, while the remaining amount was used for civil works. The project is jointly funded by union government and State government in the ratio 60:40 Published – March 05, 2026 08:29 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation MeHEALTH app brings health-care facilities info at the fingertips Fitness Certificates only at designated RTO locations geo-fenced through mVahan app