Kalahandi: Shaid Rendo medical College with 100 MBBS seats inaugurated by Odisha CM
In addition to the Medical College, the state government is constructing a 650-bed hospital at a cost of Rs 206 crore from its own resources.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Rs 325 crore Sahid Rendo Majhi Medical College at Kalahandi on Wednesday.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya joined the Chief Minister through Video conferencing to inaugurate the medical college built over 43.18 acres of land.
The teaching in the medical college started this year with the admission of 100 students.
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In addition to the Medical College, the state government is constructing a 650-bed hospital at a cost of Rs 206 crore from its own resources.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported earlier in the month of June 2023, Kalahandi Medical College and Hospital at Bhawanipatna has been named as “Saheed Rendo Majhi Medical College and Hospital” in the honour of the great freedom fighter of Kalahandi district
Saheed Rendo Majhi was a great tribal leader and the most prominent freedom fighter of Kalahandi. He had suffered a lot while fighting for the cause of the people of that region during freedom struggle and made supreme sacrifice of his life for the cause.
National Medical Commission (NMC) has already issued Letter of Permission (LoP) on April 11, 2023 for admission of 100 MBBS students for the academic session 2023-24 in favour of the new Medical College at Bhawanipatna of Kalahandi District.
The college which was established after a long wait and demand from the residents of the area, also offers healthcare services to the people of the region. The hospital is equipped with modern medical facilities, including a well-equipped ICU, operation theatre, and diagnostic facilities. The hospital has a team of experienced doctors and medical staff who provide round-the-clock medical care to the patients.
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