Apply In Person:

1. To Apply License for an Ophthalmic (Eye) Hospital, the applicant has to approach the state Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Department of Health, NATIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY) link
2. An application form will be proved to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link

   Note: For an application form and proforma check page No. 05

3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. The applicant has to register the hospital as a legal entity under the Companies Act or the Trusts Act or the Societies Registration Act.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per mentioned by the concerned officer.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent through email.
12. The concerned officer will inspect the Hospital to ensure safety measures if everything is found to be okay.
13. Once the process gets completed, the concerned officer will issue a license for the Hospital.
14. This entire process can be completed within 30-40 days or as per the timeline the respective department authority advised.

Apply Online:

1. To Apply License for an Ophthalmic (Eye) Hospital, the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. The applicant has to fill in the information regarding the hospital (hospital name, hospital registration number, and accreditation).
3. Also, upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant has to current professional details.
5. And select the registration type.
6. Finally, complete the declaration segment and click the “Pay and Registration” button.
7. Pay the prescribed amount fee in online mode.
8. Once completed with all the details click the “Submit” button.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent through email.
11. The concerned officer will inspect the Hospital to ensure safety measures if everything is found to be okay.
12. Once the process gets completed, the concerned officer will issue a license for the Hospital.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30-40 days or as per the timeline the respective department authority advised.

• Application form link

Note: For an application form and proforma check page No. 05

• Proof of registration of the hospital (under the Companies Act or the Trusts Act or the Societies Registration Act)
• Building plan approved by the local municipal corporation or town planning department
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the fire department
• Environmental clearance certificate from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
• Medical equipment list and their source
• List of doctors and their qualifications
• Proof of ownership
• List of other medical and non-medical staff and their qualifications
• Any other documents if required

Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare – Punjab
Address: Parivar Kalyan Bhawan,
Himalaya Marg,
Sector-34A,
Sector 34,
Chandigarh, 160022
Ph: 0172-2604657, 0172-2601061, 0172-2645344, 207/
PBX-101
Email: directorhealth-pb@punjab.gov.in
Contact link

National Health Authority
Address: 9th Floor, Tower-l,
Jeevan Bharati Building,
Connaught Place,
New Delhi - 110001
Toll-Free Call No. : 14555
Email ID: webmaster-pmjay@nha.gov.in
Contact link

Department of Health & Family Welfare
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi – 110011

Department of Health & Family Welfare
3rd & 4th Floor Indian Red Cross Society Building,
Sansad Marg, 1,
Red Cross Road,
Sansad Marg Area,
New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Department of Health & Family Welfare
6th & 9th Floor Chanderlok Building,
36 Janpath Road, New Delhi – 110001

Department of Health & Family Welfare
Ground Floor, MMU Building,
Kotla Road, New Delhi - 110002
Opposite Mata Sundari Women's College
Contact link

• The applicant has to be a qualified ophthalmologist.
• The applicant needs to either own or lease the land where they plan to build the hospital.
• The applicant needs to have sufficient financial resources to set up and run the hospital.
• The applicant must be an Indian Citizenship.

• The applicant has to pay the fee as prescribed by the concerned officer.

• The license needs to be renewed periodically, depending on the rules ad regulation of the local authority.

• Application form link - (Note: For an application form and proforma check page No. 05)

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 30-40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Applicant name
• Hospital name
• Hospital address
• Contact details of the hospital
• Certificate of license
• Documentary evidence of safety measure
• Specialty details
• List of hospital facilities
• List of medical insurance facilities
• Details of parking and seating facilities

• The license for an ophthalmic (eye) hospital in India is a legal document issued by the relevant health department or licensing authority that permits the hospital to operate and provide ophthalmic medical services.
• This license is required to operate an ophthalmic hospital in India and ensures that the hospital meets the standards set by the government in terms of infrastructure, equipment, medical protocols, and emergency procedures.

• For more information link

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

For more information link

• Operating an ophthalmic hospital without a valid license is illegal and can result in penalties or even the closure of the hospital. Therefore, it is important to obtain the necessary license and comply with all the regulations and guidelines set by the government to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.