The MP Birla Group intends to set up three new multi-speciality hospitals - one in Kolkata and two in Rajasthan.

Currently, the group is looking for 5-6 acre in Rajarhat for the Kolkata facility which is expected to have more than 200 beds. While it has sought land from the West Bengal government, the group is also exploring options to acquire land on its own.

Meanwhile, in Rajasthan two proposed hospitals are likely to come up in Jaipur and Chittorgarh. MP Birla has already acquired seven acre in Jaipur from the state government. According to sources, the Jaipur hospital is likely to have more than 300 beds and the group may invest around Rs 10-15 lakh per bed for these facilities.

The group plans to add 60 new beds by setting up a mother and child care department comprising maternity unit and a neonatal intensive care unit at its Belle Vue Clinic in Kolkata. There will be a 26-bed invasive cardiac unit with provision for Cath Lab and a dedicated cardiac operation theatre as well. The total investment on this expansion is estimated to be around Rs 20 crore.