350-bedded hospital, biggest in Panchkula, with a staggering 120 ICU beds
With the recent official opening of its 350-bedded multi-super speciality hospital in Sector 5 Mansa Devi Complex, Panchkula, its 16th hospital in North India, and expansion of its Mohali Hospital in progress with the addition of 150 beds to the existing 350, rapidly growing Park Group of Hospitals has declared that it is set to become the biggest hospital chain in Chandigarh tricity.
Touting itself as North India’s second largest hospital chain, with a combined capacity of its existing 16 hospitals of 2960 beds, the Park Group is in the process of integrating additional five hospitals (at various stages of execution) along with expansion of its existing facilities, which when completed will result in addition of 1500 more beds, taking the group’s bed capacity to 5460 beds, targeted by March 2028.
A couple of claims and assertions in terms of what differentiates Park Group from the competition, made by Group CEO & Whole Time Director Dr Sanjay Sharma at the inauguration of Park Multi-Super Speciality Hospital, Panchkula, calls for special public attention and scrutiny.
One: The group steadfastly follows group Chairman Dr Ajit Gupta’s vision and commitment that a patient in critical condition cannot and should not be denied treatment just because he or she cannot afford it.
Two: Doctors are not pressurised, and rewarded basis the number of patients they treat or the revenues they help generate, but the emphasis is on patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.
Three: All the doctors in the Park Group of Hospitals are engaged full time, and none of them is visiting or on call, which ensures they are more accessible to the patients and results in better patient understanding/satisfaction and treatment outcomes.
With hospitals spread across metros and tier 2 & 3 cities, including in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Panipat, Karnal, Sonipat, Ambala and Panchkula in Haryana, Mohali, Patiala and Bathinda in Punjab, Behror and Jaipur in Rajasthan, Agra in Uttar Pradesh, the group claims that it has by design adopted a cluster approach towards opening hospitals.
“So, the hospitals are within 30-40 kms of one another. Each of the hospitals has 4-6 ambulances which can reach critical and emergency cases and road accident victims in the shortest possible time, which is critical to survival,” Dr Sanjay Sharma informed.
Among the cities in the region where new Park hospitals are coming up are Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar.
In a message for the occasion, Dr. Ankit Gupta, Managing Director, Park Group of Hospitals, said, “Park Multi-Super Speciality Hospital Panchkula, built at a cost of Rs 115 crore, and the upcoming expansion in Mohali mark a significant step in building a scaled, integrated healthcare ecosystem across North India. With a combined capacity of approximately 850 beds in the Chandigarh Tricity region, we are strengthening our ability to deliver advanced, high acuity care closer to patients. Our focus is on building centres of excellence across key specialties while leveraging technology and operational efficiencies to deliver high-quality care at scale.”
Adding to this, Dr Sanjay Sharma shared that the Panchkula hospital has been developed to address the growing demand for tertiary and quaternary care services across Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh. By bringing high-end medical care closer to patients, the hospital aims to reduce dependence on metro cities such as Delhi for advanced treatments.
The 350-bedded hospital, the biggest in Panchkula, has a staggering 120 ICU beds, designed to deliver high acuity care. It houses 10 modular OTs, an Advance Neuro capable Cath Lab, and is equipped with cutting-edge technologies including the Da Vinci X Robot and joint replacement surgeries.
The hospital is also equipped with advanced diagnostics, modular operation theatres, critical care infrastructure, and will deliver comprehensive care across key specialties including oncology, neurosciences, orthopaedics, cardiology, and critical care including robotic-assisted procedures. Designed with a strong focus on high acuity care, a significant proportion of beds are dedicated to critical care services.
“The Panchkula hospital has been designed to deliver seamless, patient-centric care supported by strong clinical governance and modern infrastructure. By combining full-time clinical expertise with advanced technology and structured patient engagement, we aim to enhance treatment outcomes and overall patient experience across the region,” Dr Sanjay Sharma asserted.
Accompanying Dr Sanjay Sharma at the media interaction, Ashish Chadha, Group CEO-North, Park Group of Hospitals, revealed that harnessing the vast potential of international medical tourism is a key focus area of the group. With Chandigarh Tricity’s excellent air connectivity, it is poised to become a major hub in this direction with the cooperation and support of the authorities in the region.
A few months into its journey the Chhota Banaras management invited your own news portal LifeInChandigarh.com to review the outlet in Sector 8 Madhya Marg where big names like Gopal’s and Sindhi Sweets are already deeply entrenched.
Apart from the popular street foods like Chhana Tawa Bhatura, Chana Kulcha, Aloo Puri, Pav Bhaji, Vada Pav, Batata Vada, Kachori with Aloo Sabzi and Papdi Chaat, Chhota Banaras serves a wide variety of South Indian Specials, including varieties in Ragi, teatime cakes and cookies, hot and cold beverages, home-made ice creams, freshly baked breads, and a complete range of sweets and desserts.
Later interacting with LifeInChandigarh.com, Chef Umesh, who hails from Bihar, shared that “Chhota Banaras is built around the idea that Banaras is not merely a place, but a lived experience. It represents a slower, more mindful way of living where food is prepared with patience and authenticity, and traditions are practiced daily rather than preserved as nostalgia.”
The beverage selection complements the food with nostalgic Indian favourites such as Gulkand Shake, sweet Lassi, Badam Milk and Nimbu Pani along with a fermented option – Mint Kombucha.
“In all other cities we have a sweets shop and bakery. Why we are calling the Panchkula facility as our flagship is because we have added a full-fledged large format vegetarian restaurant for the first time anywhere. Henceforth we have plans to carry forward this restaurant format as we expand in the tricity to Chandigarh, Mohali and beyond.”
On the issue of competition from rivals, Juneja, who was accompanied by his wife Rita Juneja and another director in the company Vinay Sood, said “We are not here to compete with anyone. We have faith in God and our work – the variety and quality of our products, their taste, our facilities and our service.”
Janta Premium, spread over 6000 square feet (ground & basement), has on offer 150+ items in its multi-cuisine dining and more than 300 items in its sweets and bakery sections.
Gujiya (Plain), Gulaab Anjeer Gujiya, Pan Gujia, Long Latta Gujiya, Cranberry Gujiya, Shahi Badam Gujiya, Strawberry Gujiya, Gud Saunf Gujiya, Kaju Gujiya, Mango Gujiya, Coconut Gujiya, Chocolate Gujiya, Khajur Gujiya, Baked Gujiya, Baked Dark Chocolate Gujiya, Chandrakala, Pineapple Gujiya, Samosa Gujiya, Baked White Chocolate Gujiya, Kesar Gujiya, Dry Fruit Gujiya and ‘Fiber24’ sugar free Gujiya.
Having already had a great experience of visiting Back to Source in Sector 17 over the years, your own news portal LifeInChandigarh.com, on an invitation from the Aggarwals, recently visited their Café Well-Being in Sector 22-C Chandigarh, which is located diagonally opposite and across the road from Hotel JW Marriott.
“Refined oils and over-processing have distorted our understanding of food. We use cold-pressed oils, ‘desi khaand’ instead of refined sugar and single-source cow and buffalo milk across our kitchens,” shared Munish, who has a knack for thinking up something new each time he enters the kitchen, as Puja put it.
She showcased some fermented recipes using cabbage, cucumber, cauliflower among other vegetables, crafted by her using lactic acid fermentation, alongside naturally fermented and probiotic-rich beverages like
Fresh salad with a mix of fermented cabbage and carrot, and Nachos with fermented salsas are another attraction.
As in all their cafes, the décor and furniture at Café Well-Being, Sector 22 are minimalistic and sustainable. Here even the walls are painted with natural lime.
Well-stocked merchandise shelves vend a wide range of cookies, biscuits, biscotti, dry snacks, breads, pickles, fermented drinks, cakes, gir & desi cow ghee and cold-pressed oils.
A glimpse of specials on Café Well-Being-Sector 22 Menu
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