Delhi to set up medical college at Guru Gobind Singh govt hospital with 150 MBBS, 40 PG seats

New Delhi: In a step towards strengthening medical education and public healthcare infrastructure, the Delhi Government is set to establish a medical college at Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital (GGSGH), Raghubir Nagar, with 150 MBBS seats and 40 postgraduate seats.

The proposed medical college will come up on the hospital's existing 13-acre campus and will be developed as per the guidelines of the National Medical Commission (NMC). The project is also part of a larger plan to expand healthcare facilities in the area by developing a 1,322-bed medical complex.

The proposed complex will include an 850-bed General Hospital and a 472-bed Maternal and Child Hospital. The new General Hospital is being developed on around eight acres in Raghubir Nagar.

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The expansion is expected to improve access to emergency care, specialised treatment and other medical facilities for nearly 10 lakh residents of West Delhi, who depend on government healthcare services in the region.

Speaking about the development, Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh told ANI that the government is committed to strengthening medical education while ensuring affordable and quality healthcare for the people of Delhi.

He further stated that, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the initiative reflects the government's commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure and addressing the growing medical needs of the city's population.

The Health Minister also highlighted that the proposed medical college, along with the expanded hospital facilities, would contribute towards building a stronger and more accessible healthcare system in the coming years.

With the proposed expansion, West Delhi is poised to gain improved healthcare infrastructure, increased medical education opportunities and better access to essential and specialised medical services.

A government official told HT, "The infrastructure will strengthen access to specialised medical services, emergency treatment and critical care for residents of the region."

Meanwhile, Kumar said, "The Delhi government is committed to building a robust healthcare ecosystem that combines quality medical education with accessible and advanced treatment facilities. The establishment of this medical college, alongside the expansion of the associated hospitals, reflects our seriousness towards meeting people’s healthcare needs and creating long-term capacity for the future."

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