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PGIMER to launch advanced neurosciences centre, maternal and child health centre, and critical care block at 39th convocation
PGIMER announced that its 39th convocation will include launches of an advanced neurosciences centre, a maternal and child health centre, a new critical care block, a first-of-its-kind medical museum, and Phase II department expansions. The announcement was made ahead of the convocation on April 30, with details on attendees and broader institutional upgrades.
Why It Matters
The projects aim to strengthen PGIMER's infrastructure, expand access to affordable and advanced care, and highlight the institution's education, research, and service delivery impact.
Timeline
2 Events
Convocation day: degrees to be conferred; guests announced
April 30, 2026
The 39th convocation will confer degrees on approximately 550 graduating students. Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare J P Nadda will be the chief guest, and Dr Vinod K Paul, Member, NITI Aayog, will be present as guest of honour.
Announcement of convocation projects and roadmap
April 24, 2026
PGIMER Director Prof Vivek Lal outlined the institute's journey, milestones, and future roadmap, announcing that the 39th convocation on April 30 would see the launch of projects including an advanced neurosciences centre, a maternal and child health centre, and a state-of-the-art critical care block. The package also features a medical museum (the first of its kind at PGIMER) and Phase II expansion of key departments. Lal also highlighted ongoing digital upgrades, affordability initiatives under Ayushman Bharat, and the SARATHI volunteer movement's expansion across institutions.