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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually inaugurated a state-of-the-art robotic surgery facility at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda. The Rs. 30 crore project aims to bring advanced medical care closer to residents' homes. He also announced an increase in B.Sc. Nursing seats to 60 and plans for a PET scan machine at the college. The government plans to expand robotic surgery to other medical colleges in a phased manner.

Key Points: Himachal CM Sukhu Inaugurates Rs 30 Crore Robotic Surgery Tanda

  • Rs 30 crore robotic surgery facility inaugurated at Tanda Medical College
  • B.Sc. Nursing seats increased to 60 for better healthcare staffing
  • PET scan machine to be installed soon eliminating out-of-state travel
  • Robotic surgery to expand to Hamirpur, Chamba, Nerchowk, and Nahan
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Himachal CM inaugurates Robotic Surgery at RPGMC Tanda, announces increase in B.Sc. Nursing seats to 60

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu virtually inaugurates Rs 30 crore robotic surgery at RPGMC Tanda, increases nursing seats to 60, and announces PET scan facility.

"The State government was committed to providing specialised health services to the people nearer to their homes by using advanced technology. - CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, September 12

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually inaugurated a robotic surgery facility for Rs. 30 crore at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda in the district Kangra on Friday from Chandigarh.

According to the release, CM was supposed to inaugurate this facility in person, but his helicopter could not land at Tanda due to inclement weather conditions.

The Chief Minister said, "The State government was committed to providing specialised health services to the people nearer to their homes by using advanced technology. The government had already provided a robotic surgery facility at Atal Institute of Medical Super Speciality, Chamiyana (Shimla) recently."

Sukhu further said, "After coming to power, the present state government has given priority to the health and education sectors. The modern medical techniques were being introduced in the health institutions of the state, and there would be no paucity of funds for this."

He stated that the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan machine would be installed at Tanda Medical College soon, allowing patients to access this facility without needing to travel to other states. He said that the department of emergency would also be strengthened in the medical colleges across the state.

The Chief Minister also announced an increase in the number of seats for B.Sc. Nursing to 60 in Tanda Medical College.

He said that robotic surgery would also be introduced at medical colleges in Hamirpur, Chamba, Nerchowk, and Nahan in a phased manner.

He said that 150-200 para-medical staff would also be provided in these medical colleges. The state government would also create 50 posts of operating theatre radiographers and provide incentives to the best-performing doctors in their respective fields.

Health Minister Col. (Dr.) Dhani Ram Shandil, Agriculture Minister Chander Kumar, Ayush Minister Yadvinder Goma, Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board Bhawani Singh Pathania, Vice Chairman H.P. Tourism Development Board R.S. Bali, MLAs Sanjay Rattan, Kishori Lal and Ashish Butail, Vice Chairman, HRTC Ajay Verma, former MLAs Ajay Mahajan and Surender Kaku, Principal, Medical College Tanda Dr. Milap Sharma were present at Tanda Medical College during the inaugural ceremony. At the same time, Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania was present at Chandigarh with the Chief Minister.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great initiative! But I hope they also focus on basic healthcare facilities in remote areas. Many villages still lack proper primary health centers. The robotic surgery is excellent, but let's not forget the fundamentals.
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Aman W
Increasing nursing seats to 60 is a smart move. We need more trained medical professionals in Himachal. Hope they ensure good quality education along with the increased numbers.
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Sarah B
The PET scan machine announcement is huge! My uncle had to travel to PGIMER Chandigarh for his cancer scans. This will save so much time, money and stress for patients and families. 🙏
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Vikram M
Hope they maintain these expensive machines properly. We've seen many government projects start with fanfare but fail due to poor maintenance. Regular training for staff is crucial.
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Nisha Z
As a nursing student from Kangra, this is amazing news! More opportunities for local youth to pursue medical careers without leaving the state. Hope the infrastructure keeps pace with the increased seats.

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