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Himachal CM Sukhu Inspects Nahan Medical College, Vows Healthcare Upgrade

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inspected Nahan Medical College in Sirmaur district and held discussions with doctors. He announced a major investment of Rs. 3,000 crore to bring high-end medical technology to the state in the coming years. The government has significantly increased the stipends for senior resident and super-specialist doctors and plans to increase PG seats in medical colleges. The inspection was attended by several state ministers, MLAs, and other dignitaries.

Key Points: Himachal CM Sukhu Inspects Nahan Medical College, Interacts with Doctors

  • Rs. 3,000 crore for medical tech
  • Stipend hike for resident doctors
  • Plan to improve state medical colleges
  • Increase in PG medical seats
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Himachal CM Sukhu inspects Nahan Medical College; interacts with doctors

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inspected Nahan Medical College, announced a Rs. 3,000 crore plan for medical tech and increased doctor stipends.

Himachal CM Sukhu inspects Nahan Medical College; interacts with doctors
"I had come to listen to the concerns and suggestions of the doctors so that healthcare facilities could be improved. - CM Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, March 8

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday inspected Nahan Medical College in Sirmaur district and interacted with doctors. On this occasion, he said that he had come to listen to the concerns and suggestions of the doctors so that healthcare facilities could be improved.

He said that he has been holding similar interactions with doctors in other medical colleges as well, so that their suggestions can be incorporated into policies and the quality of healthcare services provided to patients can be enhanced.

CM said that many medical colleges have become merely referral health institutions, but the government would improve them so that people can receive better medical services within the state itself.

He said that the state government was bringing high-end medical technology to improve medical facilities, for which Rs. 3,000 crore would be spent in the coming years.

The Chief Minister further said that the present state government has increased the stipend of senior resident doctors from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1 lakh, while the stipend of senior resident super-specialist doctors has been increased from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 1.30 lakh. In addition, the number of PG seats in medical colleges would be increased.

He said that 60-student sections would be created in medical colleges and staff would be appointed accordingly so that students receive better medical education.

On this occasion, Health Minister (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil, Industries Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan, MLA and HPCC President Vinay Kumar, MLA Ajay Solanki, former Assembly Speaker Gangu Ram Musafir, former MLAs Kirnesh Jung and Ajay Bahadur, State Women Commission Chairperson Vidya Negi, General Secretary of the Child Welfare Council Zainab Chandel, State Food Commission Chairman Dr. S. P. Katyal, District Congress President Anand Parmar, APMC Sirmaur Chairman Sita Ram Sharma, Waqf Board Chairman Nasir Rawat, Congress leaders Dayal Pyari and Naseema Begum, Director of Women and Child Development Department Pankaj Lalit, DC Priyanka Verma, SP Nishchint Negi and several other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Good to see the CM on the ground, listening to doctors. That's how policy should be made. But I hope this isn't just another photo-op. We've heard big announcements before. The real test is whether the infrastructure and staff actually improve in the next year.
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Anjali F
As someone from Sirmaur, this is very encouraging. Nahan Medical College needs serious upgrades. If they can make it a proper institute, it will be a blessing for the entire region. Jai Himachal! ❤️
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David E
Increasing PG seats and focusing on education is the right long-term strategy. You can't have quality healthcare without quality medical education. The stipend increase should help retain talent within the state.
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Vikram M
The list of dignitaries present is longer than the substance of the article! While the intent seems good, execution is key. Hope the funds are used transparently and reach the colleges that need it most, not just the ones near the capital.
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Sneha F
Finally some focus on healthcare in the hills! My uncle had to be airlifted to PGIMER last year because the local hospital lacked facilities. If state colleges become stronger, it will save lives and reduce immense financial burden on families.

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