New Delhi, June 2 -- Delhi's premier medical hub comprising Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Lok Nayak Hospital, GB Pant Hospital, Guru Nanak Eye Centre and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences is set for a redevelopment with the government planning to appoint a consultancy firm for preparing a road map of the project, officials aware of the development said on Monday.

A key feature of the proposal is the construction of a rooftop helipad to facilitate rapid transportation of organs, critically ill patients and emergency medical teams, significantly improving response times during life-saving situations, said officials. The facility may also cater to VIP movements when required, they added.

The plan envisages a highly integrate...