Madhya Pradesh achieving unprecedented milestone in healthcare sector, says CM Mohan Yadav; foundation stone laying ceremony of medical college in Dhar a historic occasion, says JP Nadda
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh is achieving a historic and unprecedented milestone in the healthcare sector. Foundation stone laying ceremonies for medical colleges are being held in two tribal-dominated districts of the state.
Medical college in Dhar will be the country's first medical college to be built under the Public-Private Partnership model. This initiative is starting from Madhya Pradesh. In the PPP model, society and the government will work together to strengthen healthcare services and ensure better treatment for every individual.
CM Dr. Mohan Yadav was addressing a program organized at PG College ground in Dhar for the foundation stone laying ceremony of the medical college under the PPP model. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda was also present. Nadda was the chief guest at the program. Dr. Mohan Yadav and JP Nadda jointly laid the foundation stone of the medical college and inaugurated and performed the groundbreaking ceremony for development projects in Dhar district by pressing a remote button.
A historic occasion: Nadda
JP Nadda, said that the foundation stone laying ceremony of the medical college in Dhar is a historic occasion for the country. Madhya Pradesh has provided leadership to the country in the field of health. With innovative thinking and public participation, the first medical college in the country based on the Public-Private Partnership model is being started in the state.
Foundation stones for medical colleges in Katni and Panna will also be laid soon
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav informed that in August of this year, agreements were signed for the establishment of four new medical colleges in Betul, Katni, Dhar, and Panna under the PPP model. Today, the foundation stones for Dhar and Betul are being laid. The foundation stones for medical colleges in Katni and Panna will also be laid soon.
Preparations are underway to establish similar medical colleges in other dists
CM said after these districts, preparations are underway to establish similar medical colleges in Bhind, Morena, Khargone, Ashoknagar, Guna, Balaghat, Tikamgarh, Sidhi, and Shajapur. The medical college in Dhar district is being constructed on 25 acres of land at a cost of Rs. 260 crore.
People of Dhar will not have to travel to big cities for treatment
The Swami Vivekananda Shiksha Dham Foundation has partnered with the government for medical college in Dhar. By providing 25 acres of land to the foundation on a lease of Re. 1, the state government has paved the way for strengthening health and medical education. Now, the people of Dhar will not have to travel to big cities for treatment. Local tribal children will also get the opportunity to become doctors. Nursing and paramedical courses will also be offered here.