On 27th May 2025, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, dedicated the Renovated Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care Block at JIPMER Puducherry.

The event was graced by:
Shri K. Kailashanathan IAS (Retd.), Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry
Shri N. Rangasamy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Puducherry
Shri R. Selvam, Hon’ble Speaker, Puducherry Legislative Assembly
Shri S. Selvaganabathy, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
Shri V. Aroumougame @ AKD, Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly, Indira Nagar
Dr. Sharat Chauhan IAS, Chief Secretary, Puducherry

Key Highlights of the New Level 1 Trauma Centre:

• 8-ambulance bay
• Advanced triage and resuscitation zones
• Enhanced fire safety system
• Refurbished emergency wards & trauma theatres
• Capacity to handle 350–400 emergency cases daily