Sitamarhi Model Hospital: 23 Crore Project Plunges into Darkness, Patients Treated by Torchlight

• Sitamarhi Model Hospital, built for 23 crore rupees, faces severe power outages, forcing doctors to treat patients using mobile torches and candles.
• On Monday, a power cut caused chaos, with Dr. Amarnath Yadav examining patients by flashlight and long queues forming due to non-functional counters.
• Expensive solar panels installed eight months ago remain unused and unconnected, despite potential to provide alternative lighting.
• The hospital prioritizes expensive furnishings like AC rooms over basic necessities, with no immediate alternative arrangements during outages.
• Civil Surgeon Akhilesh Kumar promised prompt rectification, including connecting solar panels and ensuring a functional generator, but the issue persists.

Why It Matters: 23 crore Sitamarhi Model Hospital fails basic lighting, risking patient lives despite official promises.