Revanth Reddy lays foundation stone for new Osmania General Hospital building in Hyderabad
Foundation stone for the new state-run Osmania General Hospital (OGH) laid;

Hyderabad: Marking a historic event, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone for the new Osmania General Hospital building at Goshamahal on Friday. The project, estimated at ₹2,700 crore, aims to bring world-class healthcare to Hyderabad and is expected to be completed within two years.
Addressing the gathering, health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha, who participated in the ceremony, emphasised Osmania General Hospital’s rich legacy of over a century in serving the underprivileged and providing top-tier medical education.
“The existing hospital building is dilapidated, making it unsafe for medical services. Fulfilling a long-standing demand from doctors, medical staff, and the local community, we are building a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology,” the minister said.
While there were suggestions to relocate the hospital to areas like Charlapalli, the government decided to retain it near its historic location, considering its deep-rooted connection with Hyderabad since 1919. The police department allocated land for the project while retaining 11 acres for its use.
The new hospital bulding is expected to significantly improve healthcare access in the region. “Once completed, OGH will provide all necessary treatments in one place, eliminating the need for patient referrals to other hospitals,” the minister said. He added that the project would also stimulate local businesses and create employment opportunities.
The government has assured residents of nearby areas that the hospital’s construction will be carried out without causing disruption to the local community. “This project will be a healthcare landmark for the next 100 years,” Rajanarsimha stated.
He appeared to be addressing some residents who were seen protesting before and after the event with posters requesting a change in the location of the proposed hospital.
"There is a fear among the local community that the hospital will bring diseases in the area. Secondly, the only open space available with residents will be gone. Why doesn't the government pay attention to the road caving in at the Goshamahal naala? Isn't that a more important issue at the moment for the locals," asked Ram Kumar Shukla, a resident of Goshamahal colony.
Key Features:
The hospital will increase its bed strength from 1,168 to 2,000, including a 500-bed ICU.
Over 41 operation theatres and 30 departments, including eight new specialty wings.
Hospital to house dental, nursing, and physiotherapy colleges with modern hostel facilities.
Dharamshala for attendants, landscaped gardens, and wide access roads.
A 3,000-vehicle underground parking facility and a skywalk to ensure smooth movement.
A fire station, power substation, and police outpost within the hospital premises.
A 750-seater auditorium