The Karbigahiya Central Hospital in Patna is set to upgrade its medical infrastructure with high-tech diagnostic equipment. During a meeting with the East Central Railway Pensioners Welfare Association on April 15, 2026, the General Manager assured the installation of MRI and Ultrasound machines costing 1.58 crore. This initiative aims to provide better healthcare facilities to railway employees and pensioners, reducing their dependence on expensive private medical services.
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How will the new high-tech medical facilities benefit railway patients?
The installation of MRI and Ultrasound machines at the Karbigahiya Central Hospital will significantly improve diagnostic capabilities. Currently, the lack of modern testing facilities forces many patients to seek treatment at private clinics which is often very expensive. By providing these services in-house, the railway administration ensures that both time and money are saved for thousands of beneficiaries. This move is expected to enhance the overall quality of treatment available at the railway hospital and ensure faster recovery for patients.
What were the key demands raised in the Pensioners Welfare Association meeting?
The meeting held in Patna focused on several critical issues regarding healthcare and financial benefits for retired staff. Apart from the medical upgrades, the association highlighted demands related to the eighth pay commission and pension increments. Association General Secretary SNP Srivastava officially raised these concerns with the General Manager of East Central Railway to ensure better living standards for pensioners.
- Assurance of 1.58 crore investment for new MRI and Ultrasound equipment
- Requirement for minimum wage increase under the 8th Pay Commission
- Demand for six annual increments for railway pensioners
- Focus on reducing patient dependency on costly private diagnostic centers