Ranchi, July 18: Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Jharkhand’s largest government-run hospital, has significantly upgraded its security infrastructure by installing 1,417 high-resolution CCTV cameras across its campus to ensure round-the-clock surveillance and improve the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
The hospital administration said the advanced surveillance system will monitor activities across the campus 24 hours a day, enabling security personnel to respond swiftly to emergencies and suspicious incidents.
The cameras have been installed at key locations, including the main entrance and exit gates, Outpatient Department (OPD), emergency unit, wards, corridors, lifts, parking areas, medicine distribution centres, administrative buildings and other sensitive locations.
All CCTV feeds have been integrated into a central control room, where trained personnel will monitor the footage continuously.
Officials said the system will help detect suspicious activities in real time, allowing immediate intervention by security staff.
According to the administration, the expanded surveillance network is expected to strengthen overall security, reduce incidents of theft, pickpocketing, disturbances and the activities of brokers who allegedly exploit patients and their attendants.
CCTV footage will also serve as crucial evidence during investigations whenever required.RIMS Public Relations Officer Dr. Shishir said the hospital already had CCTV cameras, but their limited number left several areas uncovered.
With the installation of 1,417 cameras, nearly the entire campus now falls under surveillance, making security arrangements more effective.
Meanwhile, the RIMS Governing Board is scheduled to meet on July 21 under the chairmanship of newly appointed Director Prof. (Dr.) T.K. Sinha.
The meeting is expected to deliberate on several key proposals related to hospital administration, healthcare services, infrastructure development, medical equipment, human resources, academic activities and institutional growth.
Officials said decisions on several pending proposals from previous Governing Board meetings may also be taken during the session, making it an important meeting for the future development of the state’s premier healthcare institution.
