India, April 6 -- The Delhi government will spend over Rs.7 crore for security of three partially built hospital complexes which remain non-operational, senior government officials said.

The government plans to hire agencies to secure the complexes at Madipur, Jwalapuri and new block of LNJP hospital. The work also includes barricading, improved lighting and developing infrastructure to monitor the complexes.

A senior government official said the complexes need to be protected from theft and vandalism. "Around Rs.2.43 crore will be spent on Madipur hospital, Rs.2.39 crore on Jwalapuri and Rs.2.22 crore on the new block of LNJP hospital," official added. The project will cover a period of one year.

The agencies will ensure round-the-clo...