Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) has earmarked Rs 200 crore-project to develop a Medi City in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, as a part of its expansion plans.

The proposed Medi City spread over 25 acre is likely to comprise a 300-bed cancer hospital, a 100-bed paediatrics wing, and an eye hospital.

The project to be completed in three phases is also likely to have institutions for graduate and post-graduate courses in medicine, paramedical sciences and hospital administration.

In Phase I expansion, a 150-bed block has to be built to meet the immediate demand for more in-patient bed facility. This is expected to take the total bed strength to 500. Five well-equipped operation theatres, a 20-bed modern intensive care unit and an advanced dialysis facility are also to be established.

Besides, KMCH is building the cancer hospital with seven operation theatres in Phase III. The construction of the cancer hospital is expected to be completed by June 2010. This wing is likely to take the total health care facility area in the KMCH from five lakh to 10-lakh sq ft.

Apart from this, separate buildings are to be constructed to house a multi-cuisine cafeteria, a nursing hostel, a convention centre with two conference halls, a library and 400-seat auditorium and a food court.