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Uttarakhand Transfers Key District Hospitals to Medical Education Department

The Uttarakhand government has ordered the transfer of District Hospital Rudrapur and District & Women's Hospital Pithoragarh from the Health Department to the Department of Medical Education. This move, directed by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, is intended to ensure the smooth functioning of newly established government medical colleges in these districts. The administrative and financial control of the hospitals will now rest with the principals of the respective medical colleges. In a separate review, CM Dhami emphasized the need to effectively publicize and implement various public welfare schemes to maximize public benefit.

Key Points: Uttarakhand Transfers District Hospitals to Medical Colleges

  • Hospitals transferred to Medical Education Dept
  • Aim to support new medical colleges
  • Staff salaries remain with Health Dept for 1 year
  • CM Dhami reviews welfare schemes
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Uttarakhand govt transfers Rudrapur, Pithoragarh district hospitals to medical education department

Uttarakhand govt transfers Rudrapur & Pithoragarh district hospitals to Medical Education Dept for smoother operation of medical colleges.

"Complete information on these schemes should be provided to the public through the 'Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar' campaign - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, January 30

The Uttarakhand government has issued orders to hand over the District Hospital Rudrapur and the District Hospital and Women's Hospital Pithoragarh to the Department of Medical Education, officials said on Thursday.

The move, directed by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, aims to ensure the smooth functioning of Government Medical Colleges in Rudrapur and Pithoragarh.

Secretary of Medical Health and Medical Education, Sachin Kurve, issued an official memorandum stating that Jawaharlal Nehru District Hospital, Rudrapur, has been transferred to Pandit Ramsumer Shukla Government Medical College, Rudrapur, for its operation. Similarly, B.D. Pandey District Hospital and the Women's Hospital, Pithoragarh, have been transferred to operate the Government Medical College, Pithoragarh. Until now, these hospitals were under the control of the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Uttarakhand.

According to the government order, after the transfer, the administrative and financial control of these hospitals will rest with the respective Principal/Director of the concerned medical colleges.

The memorandum further stated, "The Department of Medical Education will ensure the availability of the remaining required equipment and medicines in accordance with MCI norms. The salaries of the staff currently working in these hospitals will continue to be paid by the Medical Health Department under the existing arrangement for a period of one year. After the completion of one year, the medical units will be fully and formally operated by the Department of Medical Education."

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed various schemes related to agriculture, animal husbandry, tourism, and industry at the Secretariat. He directed officials to focus on connecting people with employment and self-employment opportunities through government initiatives.

The Chief Minister emphasised, "Complete information on these schemes should be provided to the public through the 'Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar' campaign so that as many people as possible can benefit."

He added, "All departments must ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the full benefits of schemes in a timely manner. At the same time, it should be ensured that the allocated budget achieves its intended outcomes."

Dhami also instructed that special emphasis be placed on youth skill development and said, "The minutes of high-level meetings must be mandatorily uploaded on the Unnati Portal."

- ANI

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Priya S
Good move in theory, but the transition needs to be smooth. My aunt works at a govt hospital. Often such transfers create confusion about salaries and responsibilities for existing staff. Hope the one-year buffer period is managed well.
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Rohit P
Finally! Pithoragarh needs this boost. Our district hospital has been struggling with equipment shortages. If the Medical Education Dept can bring it up to MCI norms, it will be a huge relief for the people of Kumaon region.
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Sarah B
Interesting administrative change. The key will be whether this actually improves patient outcomes or just shifts paperwork from one department to another. The focus should remain on the people needing healthcare.
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Vikram M
CM Dhami seems to be pushing for reforms. Alongside this, his emphasis on uploading meeting minutes on the Unnati Portal for transparency is commendable. More states should adopt such practices. 👍
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Nisha Z
As a respectful criticism, I hope this isn't just a bureaucratic reshuffle. The article mentions ensuring equipment as per MCI norms - this has been a promise for years in many state hospitals. Action on the ground is what matters. The 'Jan-Jan Ke Dwar' campaign must ensure locals know how to access these improved services.

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