This document outlines the basic requirements for planning a 30-bed hospital in India based on an Indian Standard (IS: 12433 Part 1) from 1988. It discusses India's goal of achieving health for all by 2000 which required strengthening the existing healthcare infrastructure. The standard covers five aspects of hospital planning: functional program, functional and space requirements, manpower requirements, equipment, and building requirements. It is intended to serve as a guideline for 30-bed hospitals and as a basis for standards for larger, more specialized hospitals.