Medical equipment worth crores lying unused in Delhi hospitals: CM

She said that the condition of several Delhi government hospitals was dire, with poor infrastructure

Published on: Mar 5, 2025, 05:22:04 IST

By Ridhima Gupta

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CM Rekha Gupta at an inspection of GTB Hospital. (HT Photo)

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday alleged that medical equipment worth crores of rupees was lying unused in warehouses of many Delhi government-run hospitals.

During a visit to the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, Gupta said, “Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the warehouse here has been completely filled. Even today, 458 oxygen concentrators, 146 ventilators, 36,000 PPE kits, multipara monitors, masks, and other medical supplies are lying unused.”

“This is not just the case with GTB Hospital, but with many hospitals across Delhi,” she said.

The chief minister said that the new structures that were recently constructed at the hospitals have been constructed without proper planning. She further claimed that hospital staff had not been paid their salaries for six months.

She added that the condition of several Delhi government hospitals was dire, with poor infrastructure. “Who is responsible for this? We will try to fix the problem,” she said.

Hitting out at the previous government, she said, “People who are asking for the ₹2,500 (monthly aid to women) should see how the previous government has left us.”

The CM was referring to Mahila Samriddhi Yojna — one of the key promises the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made in the run-up to the Delhi Assembly elections. “AAPs health and education model is nothing but zero. Their governance is only about publicity, not real work,” she said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ridhima Gupta
Ridhima Gupta is a Principal Correspondent at Hindustan Times, where she covers healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and public health policy. Her reporting centers on Delhi’s major hospitals (AIIMS, Safdarjung, Lok Nayak), the state health department, and emerging medical trends. Ridhima is particularly interested in reporting on healthcare issues through the lens of women, children, and persons with disabilities. Her work often explores the intersection of healthcare and public policy, examining how these factors shape access health care. Based in New Delhi, many of her reports have led to direct government action over the years, in different city. Earlier this year, she completed a media training workshop on the Impact of Extreme Heat on Health, organised by the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), further strengthening her interest in reporting on the intersection of climate change and public health. A postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Ridhima has around a decade of experience in journalism. She began her career as a trainee television reporter with Mirror Now in Mumbai and has since worked across multiple cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi, contributing to both print and broadcast newsrooms. She is a recipient of the Laadli Media Fellowship (2022) for her reporting on education, disability, and women’s issues. Before joining Hindustan Times, Ridhima worked with The Times of India, New Indian Express and News18. A native of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Ridhima completed her undergraduate studies in Biotechnology. And when she is not working as a journalist she likes to paint and go on nature hikes.Read More

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