Norms of land requirement for establishment of ESIC Hospitals (English)

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No.: W/20/12/Land/PMD/2025         Date:29-08-2025 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Norms of land requirement for establishment of ESIC Hospitals       The following land requirement norms shall be followed for setting up ESIC hospitals of different bed capacities, subject to the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) / Floor Space Index (FSI) admissible at the location: Sl. No. Hospital with staff Quarters Tentative Plot Area Required (In Acres) For FAR or FSI = 1.5 For FAR or FSI = 2 1 500 Beds 11 to 12 8 to 9 2 300 Beds 8 to 9 6 to 7 3 200 Beds 6 to 7 5 4 100 Beds 4 to 5 3 *Including provisions for future expansion. The norms have been framed considering theses aspects; 1. ESI Hospital are different than Civil Hospital and is generally set up in the industrial area which are outside the city limits. 2. The FAR in such areas are generally low for various reasons say 1.5. 3. Since it's outside the city limits requirements for staff quarter working in the Hospital is also necessary. 4. On gradual increase of the number of IPs and with upcoming of their family residence nearby, the need for expansion of Hospital may also arise. 5. Maintenance of green area in such location is also necessary considering that patient and employees are stationed in the campus. Hence, the land requirement is indicative and may be suitably reduced or increased depending upon the applicable local bye-laws, availability of land, and higher FAR/FSI permissible at the location. Any deviation in the proposed land area shall be examined and recommended by the Site Selection Committee for approval subject to approval the Competent Authority.   All field unit are to adhere to the above norms while processing proposals for new hospital projects and while communicating with State Governments regarding land allocation. These norms shall also serve as the standard reference point during inter- ministerial consultations, PMG review meetings, and similar forums. This issued with the approval of competent authority. (S.S. Mandal) Lt. Col. W/20/12/Land/PMD/2025 I/2955899/2025 Chief Engineer To,   All Regional Directors/ Directors/Jt Directors(I/C), SRO/DM(D)/DM(N) All Deans of ESIC Medical Colleges/ M.S, ESIC Hospitals, Copy to: 1. PPS to DG- for kind information please. 2. PPS to IC PMD- for kind information please. 3. PPS to IC/MC-All Zone- for kind information please. 4. All EE/AEE/AE/JE, ESIC - for information please. 5. Website contents Manager for uploading in website. Chief Engineer W/20/12/Land/PMD/2025 I/2955899/2025