Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla will soon offer a robotic surgery facility. Forty beds are being reserved, with gynaecological procedures among the first to be handled. The move is part of the state’s push to equip government hospitals with advanced surgical technology.
Glimpse:
IGMC Shimla is set to add robotic surgery services to its offerings, according to a health department meeting chaired by Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu. Forty beds will be reserved for robotic and elective surgeries, especially for gynaecological patients. The KNH (Kamla Nehru Hospital) gynaecologists will perform surgeries at IGMC, with a three-month trial period before full roll-out. A new diagnostic laboratory (Rs 25 crore allocated) will support the facility. This comes as part of the broader state plan to bring robotic surgery to several medical colleges across Himachal.
If you’ve ever heard someone say “Shimla doesn’t have that tech,” this news may change the conversation. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that IGMC Shimla will soon host a robotic surgery facility, reserving 40 beds for this purpose. Elective surgeries and gynaecological procedures are part of the first wave.
Here’s how it’s expected to play out:
The Kamla Nehru Hospital (KNH) in Shimla will collaborate with IGMC, especially the gynaecology department, sending teams to perform surgeries.
There will be a three-month trial period for robotic and elective surgeries to test readiness and workflow. After that, adjustments will be made as needed.
To support diagnostics, a new lab worth Rs 25 crore is being set up at IGMC. This will ensure accurate preoperative workups and help in planning complex procedures.
Why this matters:
Robotic surgery offers more precision, less blood loss, smaller incisions, and often faster recovery. For a hill-state like Himachal Pradesh, where travelling to major metros is expensive and time-consuming, having such facilities locally can change outcomes significantly. Also, bringing this tech closer may reduce patient load in big centers and support local doctors with upskilling.
“Equipping IGMC with robotic surgery is not just about bringing machines, it’s about bringing hope and surgical excellence closer to every patient in the hills.”
By
HB Team
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