The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) Chandigarh is set to launch the PGI Margdarshan mobile app to help patients and visitors navigate its vast 277-acre campus more easily. The app uses augmented reality (AR), 3D mapping, and QR code scanning to provide real time, step by step directions, voice guidance, and estimated arrival times, addressing the common challenge of getting lost in large hospital complexes.
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Developed internally by a team from the ENT department led by Dr. Anurag Snehi Ramawat, the app offers multilingual support and an AI chatbot. It is funded with ₹42 lakh from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The app will be available on both Apple iOS and Google Play Store towards the end of April 2026 and will cover patient accessible areas including outpatient departments and common service zones.
PGI Chandigarh, one of India’s premier tertiary care hospitals spread across 277 acres, is preparing to roll out a smart navigation solution to make hospital visits less stressful for patients and their attendants. The upcoming “PGI Margdarshan” app will provide seamless indoor navigation using advanced technologies like augmented reality and 3D mapping, which work effectively in areas where traditional GPS signals are weak or unavailable.
Users will be able to scan QR codes placed at key locations such as entry points and corridors to instantly know their position and receive clear, step by step directions to their desired destination. The app will also offer voice guidance, real time navigation assistance, and calculate estimated arrival time based on the user’s walking speed. Additional user friendly features include a multilingual interface and an AI-powered chatbot for quick assistance.
The project was developed by Dr. Anurag Snehi Ramawat in collaboration with her team members Prakamya Gupta, Jitender Gairolla, Naveen Pandey, Dheeraj Khurana, and Gaurav Rattan from the Department of ENT at PGI Chandigarh. It has received financial support of ₹42 lakh from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Once launched towards the end of April 2026 on both iOS and Android platforms, the Margdarshan app is expected to significantly improve patient experience by reducing confusion, saving time, and enhancing overall efficiency within the large hospital campus.
“The app will help patients and attendants find exact locations in the tertiary care hospital, spread over 277 acres of land.”
By
HB Team
