1,000-bed TIMS Alwal in Hyderabad to begin operations in Jan ‘27; over 95% works completed, says Health Minister

Telangana Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha along with senior officials conducted an inspection of the under-construction Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS)-Alwal in Hyderabad on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) at Alwal in Hyderabad is expected to become operational in January 2027, with the remaining construction and infrastructure works scheduled to be completed by end of December, said Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha on Tuesday, during an inspection of the hospital.

The Minister reviewed the progress of construction, installation of medical equipment and development of patient care facilities. He inspected various blocks, including the outpatient department, diagnostic facilities, CT scan and X-ray units, operation theatres and other medical sections. The 1,000-bed hospital will have 21 major and seven minor operation theatres and will be equipped with advanced medical equipment and diagnostic facilities to provide comprehensive healthcare services.

The Minister stressed the need to ensure that essential facilities, including oxygen and medical gas pipeline systems, OP counters, help desks, pharmacies, consultation rooms, restrooms and operation theatre support systems, were fully functional before the hospital became operational. He also instructed officials to streamline access to the emergency department and ensure proper coordination among different departments to prevent inconvenience to patients.

The foundation stone for Alwal TIMS was laid in April 2022 and construction commenced in February 2023. While only 14% of the civil works had been completed by December 2023, more than 95% of the overall work had now been completed, officials informed the Minister.

Mr. Raja Narasimha announced that TIMS-Alwal would be developed as a Centre of Excellence for Neurosciences and Genetic Sciences, bringing specialised services such as neurology and neurosurgery under one roof. The facility will focus on advanced treatment as well as research in these fields, he added.

The hospital will also function as a teaching hospital affiliated to the Government Medical College at Quthbullapur. Construction of the medical college buildings and hostels is under way, while a nursing college is also planned on the hospital premises.

Published - November 10, 2026 07:18 pm IST