The Institute of Kidney Disease and Research Center (IKDRC), located within the premises of Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad’s Asarwa, has been embroiled in controversy as patients have expressed dissent over the hospital charging ₹100 for the railway concession form.

Patients are upset because the railway concession form, which was previously provided free of charge, is now being charged ₹100.

According to patients, this fee was not charged earlier. Now, the form is only provided after the patient pays ₹100.

What is a railway concession form?

The railway concession form is provided to patients traveling from other parts of the state for treatments like kidney, heart, and cancer. By filling out the form, they receive a 75% concession on their travel fare.

Overpayment issues in IKDRC

Additionally, details have emerged about overpayments made for the purchase of medicines at the Kidney Hospital. 

The Kidney Hospital purchased medicines at inflated prices, resulting in an additional payment of ₹38.43 lakh to suppliers. 

The audit report for 2024 has recommended a review of the purchase transactions at the Kidney Hospital to ensure that future purchases are made at reasonable prices.

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