Goa, Aug. 8 -- In July 2024, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane informed the Goa Legislative Assembly that the government planned to establish a nursing college at the premises of the old Hospicio Hospital in Margao. More than a year later, that promise remains unfulfilled, and the 150-year-old heritage structure is crumbling from neglect.

Today, the historic hospital lies in a state of disrepair, with nearly 80-90% of the building left unused and deteriorating rapidly. What was once a cornerstone of Margao's healthcare infrastructure has now turned into what locals describe as a "ghost house."

The small portion still in limited use stands in stark contrast to the decaying remainder of the premises.

Vegetation has overrun the structure, wi...