Uttarakhand Proposes Super-Specialty Hospital at Medical Education University Campus in Selaqui
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says the state has submitted a proposal to the central government for a super-specialty hospital at the HNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University campus in Selaqui.
Current Summary
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state government has submitted a proposal to the central government for establishment of a super-specialty hospital on the campus of the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University in Selaqui. He made the announcement after laying the foundation stone for a proposed administrative block, amphitheatre and Nakshatra Vatika on the campus on Monday. Dhami said five government medical colleges are currently operational in the state, with two more under construction, along with nine nursing colleges and three nursing schools. He said super-specialty services are being expanded at medical colleges in Dehradun, Haldwani and Srinagar, a modern cancer institute is under construction in Haldwani, and facilities are being strengthened at district hospitals and community health centres. An AIIMS satellite centre is being built in Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar district, at a cost of Rs 351 crore, intended to provide modern healthcare services to a large population in the region. The CM also referenced telemedicine and heli-ambulance services being expanded to improve healthcare access in remote areas.
What We Know
- State has submitted a proposal to the central government for a super-specialty hospital at the HNB Medical Education University campus in Selaqui.
- Foundation stone laid for an administrative block, amphitheatre and Nakshatra Vatika on the campus.
- Five government medical colleges are operational in Uttarakhand; two more are under construction.
- Nine nursing colleges and three nursing schools are functional in the state.
- An AIIMS satellite centre is under construction in Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar, at a cost of Rs 351 crore.
- A modern cancer institute is under construction in Haldwani.
What Is Still Unclear
- Timeline for central government approval of the super-specialty hospital proposal.
- Estimated cost and capacity of the proposed super-specialty hospital.
- Construction timeline for the administrative block, amphitheatre and Nakshatra Vatika.
What Changed
- 19 Oct, 06:41 pmSignal detected: Uttarakhand Proposes Super-Specialty Hospital at Medical Education University Campus in Selaqui