Court-Imposed Costs Boost PGIMER Poor Patient Welfare Fund by 179% in 2024-25

The Punjab and Haryana High Court's imposition of costs on defaulting parties has significantly increased contributions to PGIMER Chandigarh's Poor Patient Welfare Fund, rising 179% from Rs 89.5 lakh in 2023-24 to Rs 2.49 crore in 2024-25. This judicial support has enhanced PGIMER's ability to provide timely financial aid for critical treatments in specialties like oncology and cardiology. The fund assists economically vulnerable patients lacking government health coverage, ensuring access to essential medical care through a transparent mechanism.