Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at 86 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. Tributes poured in from various leaders, including Prime Minister Modi and Anand Mahindra, who recognized Tata’s dedication to excellence and innovation. Among his legacies is the ongoing Rs 165 crore Small Animal Hospital (SAHM) project in Mahalaxmi, covering over 98,000 square feet.
As India mourns the death of Ratan Tata, let’s take a look at the 86-year-old’s last ‘dream project’, which is still under works. The Tata chairman emeritus had started the Small Animal Hospital (SAHM) in Mumbai. The Rs 165 crore project – an ode to his love for animals – is based in Mahalaxmi. It is over 98,000 square feet.
SAHM opened on July 1. It provides 24×7 emergency care for animals, especially strays. However, the project will reportedly have a phase 2 roll-out soon.
As of now, the state-of-the-art pet hospital has ICUs and HDUs with life support for critically ill and injured animals. It also provides advanced diagnostic imaging services, surgery units, an in-house pathology lab; separate waiting areas for dogs and cats, and inpatient wards.
The hospital was first announced in 2017. It was initially scheduled to be situated in Kalamboli in Navi Mumbai. However, plans changed and the SAHM was opened in Mahalaxmi. With phase 2, the pet project will be able to deal with specialised surgeries, such as orthopaedics and laparoscopic work, complex medical management, physiotherapy and advanced oncology.