CHC at Chinchinim badly in need of expansion With lack of residential medical practioners, the demand and pressure on CHC has multiplied many fold.More patients are drawn towards this facility then ever before.It was shortsightedness of then acquisition of area for future expansion The centre offering dental , Ayurveda, blood testing and ophthalmic facility has to function in a cramped place intermittently Fortunately with central aid much needed space is fruitfully converted including waiting corridor for the patients.During the pandemic open area was converted with shade to accommodate patients and is not intended to be the garage.There is no facility for any conference or meeting place The owner of the paddy field has fenced the area converting into an orchard with an eye to change into residential zone much against the ownership rights of tenants granted by sanad.There is crying and pending need to convert it into a limited bedded facility with a residential medical officer and a nurse It is hoped that the dynamic ,concerned MLA will prioritize acquisition of additional surrounding area for expansion and request Govt sanction
Nelson Lopes Chinchinin