Equipment worth crores lying unused at govt hospitals, HC told

What happened

Court proceedings were used to raise the allegation that equipment worth crores of rupees is lying unused at government hospitals. Officials were made aware of the alleged underutilisation and the need for corrective action so that the equipment can serve patients rather than remain idle.

Background and earlier position

High-value medical equipment in public hospitals becomes useful only when hospitals can operate it consistently. Equipment underutilisation can stem from operational gaps such as maintenance and upkeep, commissioning readiness, availability of trained staff, and day-to-day workflow design that brings patients to the equipment.

What changed now

The court proceedings shifted attention to administrative corrective action aimed at reducing the alleged idling of hospital equipment. The central governance focus became whether government hospitals and health administration systems will convert equipment availability into patient-facing service delivery.