Rajnath Singh lays foundation of new medical centres at Delhi Cantt on AMC Raising Day
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 6 April 2026 laid the foundation stones of ophthalmology, oncology and joint replacement centres at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and new infrastructure at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, on the 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day.
Summary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stones of ophthalmology, oncology and joint replacement centres at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and of new infrastructure at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, on 6 April 2026, as part of the 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day celebrations. The centres at Army Hospital (R&R) will expand the tertiary care capacity of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) in eye care, cancer treatment and complex joint replacement. The new Base Hospital infrastructure will have 998 beds plus 100 crisis expansion beds for routine and emergency care of defence personnel. The minister urged the AFMS to focus on research, self-reliance in pharmaceuticals and reforms in the clinical trial framework.
Key facts
- Date
- 6 April 2026
- Occasion
- 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day
- Army Hospital (R&R)
- Ophthalmology, oncology, joint replacement centres
- Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt
- 998 beds + 100 crisis expansion beds
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On which occasion did Rajnath Singh lay foundation stones at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, on 6 April 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day
The Ministry of Defence said the foundation stones were laid as part of the 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day celebrations.
What bed capacity is planned for the new infrastructure at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, whose foundation was laid on 6 April 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 998 beds plus 100 crisis expansion beds
The ministry said the new Base Hospital infrastructure is being developed with 998 beds and an additional 100 crisis expansion beds.