The King Institute Upgrade: A ₹417Cr Shield for Children’s Health

On 27 January 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin laid the foundation stone for a super-speciality children’s hospital and research centre in Guindy, Chennai.

The new 750-bed facility will be located on the King Institute campus and is estimated to cost Rs 417 crore. Spread over 6.5 acres, the six-story building will house multiple medical specialties and a dedicated Centre for Excellence. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian, South Chennai MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam, and other dignitaries.

Affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, the hospital aims to provide advanced healthcare for children while strengthening the state’s medical research and healthcare infrastructure.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.