India, March 23 -- The Delhi Government plans to merge three major public hospitals to create an integrated medical institution, modelled after AIIMS. The move aimed to sharply increase Postgraduate (PG) seats and strengthen medical education and research in the capital.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that the integration of Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital (GTB), the Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI), and the Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital (RGSSH) will address the fragmentation of resources and enhance both healthcare delivery and academic output. A senior official said, "The integration will allow pooling of faculty and infrastructure, which directly translates into more PG seats and better training opportunities." The plan propos...