MP Bishnu Pada Ray Urges Installation of Centralised AC in GB Pant Hospital Wards

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 03 July 2025

Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, has urged the Andaman & Nicobar Administration to put in centralised air-conditioning techniques in all inpatient wards of GB Pant Hospital, citing extreme discomfort confronted by sufferers as a result of insufficient cooling and air flow.

During his current visits to the hospital, Mr. Ray personally witnessed the misery of sufferers in varied wards, notably in the course of the humid summer time months. He noticed that ceiling followers alone have been inadequate to counter the warmth, resulting in extreme sweating and discomfort amongst inpatients, which he mentioned might adversely have an effect on their restoration.

In a proper letter addressed to the Chief Secretary on July 1, 2025, the Member of Parliament strongly really helpful the set up of centralised AC items to make sure a hygienic and comfy atmosphere for sufferers. He underscored {that a} cool and dignified setting is crucial to the therapeutic course of and types a core element of high quality healthcare.

Mr. Ray has referred to as for instant intervention by the Administration to improve the prevailing infrastructure on the hospital, emphasizing the necessity for swift motion to safeguard the well being and dignity of sufferers admitted to the premier authorities healthcare facility within the islands.