Residential complexes comprising 100 flats or more will not be granted occupancy certificates unless they provide adequate medical facilities and appoint an on-site paramedic, Town and Country Planning (TCP) Minister Vishwajit Rane has announced.
The new requirement is aimed at improving emergency preparedness in large housing societies and ensuring residents have immediate access to basic medical assistance during emergencies. The minister stated that developers of large residential projects must incorporate essential healthcare infrastructure before occupants are allowed to move in.
Rane emphasized that the initiative is intended to enhance public safety and reduce response times during medical emergencies, particularly in densely populated residential complexes. He said the move reflects the government’s commitment to integrating healthcare access into urban planning.
The TCP Minister also called for the strengthening of Chicalim Hospital, stressing the need for specialist doctors, improved manpower, and better medical infrastructure to meet the healthcare needs of the growing population in the region.
The announcement has been welcomed as a step towards improving healthcare accessibility in residential communities, while developers are expected to align future projects with the revised occupancy requirements.
