The Bihar Chief Minister on May 17 said a new building of Patna Medical College and Hospital would come up soon, having capacity of 5000 beds and it would be equipped with latest facilities for treatment of patients.

Mr Kumar, was shown power point presentation on proposed construction of a new building of PMCH which would have capacity of 5000 beds. He appeared impressed with presentation on proposed construction of new building of PMCH and also suggested few modifications to make it more convenient for patients and attending doctors, para medical staff and other specialists. " The new building should be fire and earthquake proof," Chief Minister suggested and added that residential premises of doctors and para medical staff should be at one
place.

Such arrangement would also help patients and attendants, he stated. At present, the capacity of PMCH is of 1756 and in first phase, its capacity would increase to 2100 beds and in second phase, 1600 beds would be added. In last phase, 1300 beds would be added, increasing the capacity to 5000 beds in PMCH. The proposed new building of PMCH would be constructed with application of base
isolation technology. It would be four star rated complex.