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Himachal CM Sukhu Inaugurates Rs 28 Cr Robotic Surgery Facility in Nerchowk

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated a state-of-the-art robotic surgery facility at the Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College in Nerchowk, Mandi. The Rs 28.44 crore project makes this the third medical institution in the state to offer advanced robotic surgical services. The CM announced plans to introduce this technology at medical colleges in Shimla and Hamirpur, alongside a major Rs 3000 crore investment in advanced medical technologies despite budgetary constraints. He also announced the establishment of a new cardiology department and the expansion of postgraduate courses at the Nerchowk college.

Key Points: Himachal CM Opens Robotic Surgery Facility at Nerchowk Medical College

  • Rs 28.44 crore robotic surgery facility inaugurated
  • Third such unit in Himachal Pradesh
  • Plans to expand to Shimla and Hamirpur colleges
  • Government to invest Rs 3000 crore in medical tech
  • New cardiology department announced for Nerchowk
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Himachal CM opens robotic surgery facility in Nerchowk medical college

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurates a Rs 28.44 crore robotic surgery unit in Mandi, expanding advanced healthcare access in the state.

"The aim is to ensure that medical colleges in the state do not remain merely referral institutions. - CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, March 6

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday inaugurated a robotic surgery facility at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College in Nerchowk in Mandi district.

The facility, established with an outlay of Rs 28.44 crore, marked another step in strengthening advanced healthcare services in the state.

After Atal Super Speciality Hospital in Chamiyana in Shimla and Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda in Kangra district, Lal Bahadur Shastri hospital has now become the third medical institution in the state to offer robotic surgery.

The Chief Minister also observed the first surgery performed using the new system.

CM Sukhu said robotic surgery services would soon be introduced at Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla and Hamirpur Medical College.

He said 151 surgeries have been performed through robotic systems in Chamiyana and 92 at Tanda Medical College with encouraging outcomes.

The Chief Minister said the government has been working to introduce high-end medical technology in all medical colleges at a level comparable to AIIMS Delhi.

The aim, he said, is to ensure that medical colleges in the state do not remain merely referral institutions.

Doctors will also be sent on exposure visits to gain better knowledge and training in modern medical technologies.

Addressing financial challenges, Sukhu said it normally takes time to correct disrupted systems.

He pointed out that due to the closure of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) the state budget has been reduced by about Rs 10,000 crore per annum.

Despite this, the government plans to invest around Rs 3,000 crore in advanced medical technologies in the coming years.

He emphasised that no shortage of funds would be allowed to hinder improvements in healthcare services.

The Chief Minister also announced the establishment of a cardiology department at the Medical College in Nerchowk.

He said postgraduate courses would be started in all departments of the college.

The Chief Minister also announced that medical colleges would have student sections of 60 each, with staff strength maintained accordingly to ensure better quality of medical education.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great initiative, but I hope the focus remains on basic healthcare too. Many remote villages in Himachal still lack proper primary health centres. Advanced tech is welcome, but let's not forget the foundation.
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Aman W
Investing ₹3000 crore in medical tech despite the budget cut shows commitment. Sending doctors for training is crucial. The real test will be maintenance and ensuring these machines don't become white elephants due to lack of skilled operators.
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Sarah B
As someone whose family lives in Mandi, this is a relief. We often had to travel to Chandigarh or Delhi for specialized surgery. Having this facility in Nerchowk will save so much time, money, and stress for patients and their families.
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Vikram M
Aiming to match AIIMS Delhi's level is a bold and necessary vision. The announcement of a cardiology department and PG courses is equally important. This holistic approach to upgrade medical education and infrastructure is the right way forward.
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Kavya N
Hope the patient charges are regulated. Sometimes these high-tech facilities in govt colleges end up being as expensive as private ones, defeating the purpose. Transparency in costing is key.

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