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Centre Approves ESIC Medical College in Haridwar, 50 MBBS Seats Planned

The central government has approved setting up an ESIC Medical College in Haridwar, which will admit 50 MBBS students per batch using the existing ESIC Hospital's infrastructure.

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Current Summary

According to an October 1 Pioneer Edge report, the central government has approved establishment of an Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The National Medical Council granted approval in pursuance of a decision taken at the 198th meeting of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation, held in New Delhi on June 30. The college will admit 50 MBBS students per batch and will use the infrastructure and resources of the existing ESIC Hospital in Haridwar. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the college will expand medical education opportunities for the state's youth and strengthen medical facilities in the region.

What We Know

The central government has approved an ESIC Medical College in Haridwar.
The National Medical Council approved the college following a decision at ESIC's June 30 meeting in New Delhi.
The college will admit 50 MBBS students per batch.
It will use the infrastructure of the existing ESIC Hospital in Haridwar.

What Is Still Unclear

Timeline for construction, faculty recruitment and the first academic intake has not been announced.

What Changed

1 Oct, 02:41 pm
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