The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has released the updated list of empanelled Health Care Organisations (HCOs) in Kolkata as of 30th May 2025. The list includes major multi-speciality hospitals, diagnostic centres, and eye care institutions across the city that are authorised to provide cashless and reimbursable medical services to central government employees, pensioners, and their dependents.
Key Highlights of the 2025 CGHS Kolkata Empanelment
Over 40 hospitals and 20 diagnostic centres are now part of the CGHS network.
Includes top NABH-accredited multi-speciality hospitals like:
B.M. Birla Heart Research Institute
Desun Hospital & Heart Institute
Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah
Medica Superspecialty Hospital
Fortis Hospitals, Anandapur
Ruby General Hospital
Kothari Medical Centre
The Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI)
AIIMS Kalyani
Also features renowned cancer institutes such as:
Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre (Thakurpukur)
HCGEKO Cancer Centre (New Town)
CNCI (Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Cancer Hospital
Eye hospitals like Susrut Eye Foundation, Disha Eye Hospitals, ASG Eye Hospitals, and Priyamvada Birla Aravind Eye Hospital are among the empanelled ophthalmic centres.
Leading diagnostic and pathology networks such as Suraksha Diagnostics, Pulse Diagnostics, North City Diagnostics, Medinova, and Pathkind Labs are included for pathology and imaging services.
Types of Services Covered
CGHS beneficiaries can now avail a comprehensive range of services, including:
Clinical and surgical care in cardiology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, nephrology, and gastroenterology.
Diagnostic and laboratory services such as MRI, CT scan, PET CT, Ultrasound, and advanced pathology.
Specialised oncology and radiation therapy in NABH-approved centres.
Ophthalmic surgeries and treatments including cataract, glaucoma, retina, and corneal procedures.
Howrah and Siliguri Now Covered
This year’s empanelment also includes hospitals from Howrah and Siliguri, expanding the CGHS network in West Bengal.
Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah
Desun Hospital, Siliguri
Centre for Sight, Siliguri
Mukherjee Hospital, Siliguri
Significance
This expansion ensures that central government beneficiaries in Kolkata and adjoining districts receive accessible, high-quality, and cashless medical care. With more NABH-accredited and QCI-approved institutions joining the network, CGHS continues to strengthen its commitment toward patient welfare.
