Special Chief Secretary Vikas Raj on Monday directed officials to accelerate construction works at the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) Hospital at Alwal and ensure completion within the stipulated timeline set by the State government.
The directions were issued during a field inspection conducted as per the instructions of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Roads & Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy. Reviewing the progress with R&B engineers and representatives of the executing agency, Spl CS Vikas Raj emphasised adherence to timelines without compromising quality.
Stating that TIMS hospitals are a priority project of the State government, the Special Chief Secretary said the Alwal facility is being developed over 12,14,060 sq. ft. at an estimated cost of ₹1,196 crore. He noted that the Chief Minister and the R&B Minister are closely monitoring the progress of works on a regular basis.
According to officials, structural works have been completed, while nearly 95% of brickwork and plastering are over. MEP works have reached 60%, and flooring and painting works about 50%. Overall, the project has achieved around 70% physical progress.
Spl CS Vikas Raj instructed officials and the contractor to complete all remaining works by the end of March 2026 and make the hospital ready for inauguration. He also directed the R&B department to work in close coordination with Health Department officials to ensure timely installation of medical infrastructure and seamless operational readiness. Regular field inspections would continue, he said, urging all stakeholders to work in an alert and coordinated manner
Chief Engineers Rajeswar Reddy and Linga Reddy, along with senior R&B officials, field engineers and representatives of DEC Infrastructure Projects, were present during the inspection.
