Gujarat to Soon Get 9 New Brownfield Medical Colleges Under PPP Model
Gujarat- Senior officials of the Gujarat health department have recently confirmed that nine brownfield medical colleges will soon become a reality under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.
The nine brownfield medical colleges that are expected to come up in Veraval in Gir Somnath, Botad, Jam Khambhalia in Devbhoomi Dwarka, Nadiad in Kheda, Ahwa in Dang, Lunawada in Mahisagar, Chhota Udepur, Anand and Modasa in Aravalli.
According to a TOI media news report, sources said that the final approval of the state government is awaited to take forward the existing brownfield policy, which was in place till March this year. Apart from this, the health department has identified eligible hospitals and potential partners.
The new brownfield medical colleges in the state were announced by state health minister Rushikesh Patel in October 2024. Brownfield projects involve remodelling and upgrading existing facilities, while greenfield projects involve fresh construction and development. The state policy aims to provide quality treatment to the local population and medical education to the youth of the state.
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