The Himachal Pradesh government has announced the launch of a major procurement drive to equip government health institutions across the hill state with world-class medical equipment, with an estimated expenditure of around ₹3,000 crore starting from April 2026.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen healthcare services, enhance diagnostic capabilities, and improve medical infrastructure across urban and remote areas.
Under the plan, state authorities will begin the process of acquiring advanced, technology-enabled medical devices for hospitals and health centres throughout the state. The move is aimed at modernising diagnostic services, improving treatment outcomes, and reducing the need for patients to travel outside Himachal Pradesh for specialised care.
In parallel, the government is focusing on addressing workforce gaps by recruiting additional doctors and paramedical staff to ensure better healthcare delivery. A training and leave reserve quota of 300 doctors is being created to maintain continuity of services when clinicians are on postgraduate courses or leave.
Plans under the procurement process include the introduction of PET scan and robotic surgery facilities at key medical colleges, including Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla. Robotic surgery is already operational at the Super Specialty Hospital, Chamiyana, and at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda, and is expected to expand further.
The state government’s roadmap also emphasises upgrading infrastructure and facilities in all medical colleges, increasing educational capacity, and ensuring that newer equipment raises the standard of diagnosis and treatment across Himachal Pradesh.
The ₹3,000 crore commitment aligns with earlier announcements outlining a multi-year push to transform the state’s healthcare system through technology, administration reforms, and strengthened public health services.
