Fresh Empanelment of Private Hospitals Under CGHS in Kolkata & Agartala (June 2026)
Introduction
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued a series of Office Memorandums (OMs) on June 22, 2026, announcing the fresh empanelment of several Private Health Care Organizations (HCOs) under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). These newly empaneled entities include Multi-Specialty Hospitals, Diagnostic Laboratories, and Exclusive Eye Clinics located in Kolkata and Agartala. This update serves as a critical notification for all Central Government Employees, pensioners, and beneficiaries relying on CGHS facilities in these regions.
Key Highlights
- Validity Period: The empanelment for all newly added hospitals and clinics is valid for a period of 3 (three) years from their respective dates of effect, as per the terms and conditions laid down in the Memorandum of Agreement.
- Wide Range of Services: The additions encompass Multi-Specialty treatments, dedicated eye care, and accredited diagnostic testing (both NABL and NABH compliant).
- Corrigendum Issued: A specific corrigendum was issued for Agartala, clarifying the exact name and diagnostic scope of the "Divine Touch Medi-Clinic Diagnostics Laboratory".
Detailed Summary of Empaneled Hospitals
| Name of the HCO | City / Region | Facility Type | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis Hospitals Limited (Anandpur) | Kolkata | Multi-Specialty Hospital (NABH) | 22nd June 2026 |
| Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Science & Hospital | Kolkata (Budge Budge) | Multi-Specialty Hospital (NABH) | 19th June 2026 |
| ILS Hospital | Agartala | Multi-Specialty (NABH/NABL) | 19th June 2026 |
| Disha Eye Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. (New Town) | Kolkata | Exclusive Eye Clinic (NABH) | 12th June 2026 |
| Disha Eye Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. (Barrackpore) | Kolkata | Exclusive Eye Clinic (NABH) | 12th June 2026 |
| LASCO Medicare Pvt. Ltd | Howrah (Kolkata CGHS) | Diagnostic Laboratory (NABL) | 12th June 2026 |
| Belle Vue Clinic | Kolkata | Diagnostic Laboratory (NABL) | 11th June 2026 |
| Behala Balananda Brahmachari Hospital & Research Centre | Kolkata | Multi-Specialty Hospital (QCI) | 10th June 2026 |
| Eskag Sanjeevani Multispecialty Hospital | Kolkata (Baranagar) | Multi-Specialty Hospital (QCI) | 10th June 2026 |
| Divine Touch Medi-Clinic Diagnostics Laboratory | Agartala | Pathological Lab & Diagnostics (NABL Entry Level) | 23rd April 2026 |
Important Points to Note
- The empanelment terms are governed by the Ministry's OM F. No. 5-34/CGHS/HEC/HQ/2025.
- Beneficiaries should note the distinction between general Multi-Specialty hospitals and Exclusive Eye/Diagnostic clinics when seeking referrals.
- A specific corrigendum (OM No. CGHS/ESTT/Hosp/67/762-80) was issued for Divine Touch Medi-Clinic in Agartala, correcting its classification specifically to a "Diagnostics Laboratory" rather than a multispeciality clinic. It provides services like Digital X-Ray, ECG, Echo, EEG, Upper/Lower GI Endoscopy, and PFT.
- The hospitals designated as "Tier-I" in Kolkata provide specialized healthcare access to local CGHS cardholders.
Conclusion
The continuous expansion of the CGHS network in strategic locations like Kolkata and Agartala ensures that Central Government Employees and pensioners have robust access to accredited medical facilities. We advise keeping your CGHS beneficiary cards updated and carrying proper referral documents when visiting these newly empaneled institutions for planned procedures or diagnostics.
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