Maharashtra Minister urges faster approvals for Nashik Medical College Hospital

Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday directed all concerned departments to coordinate efforts and expedite approvals for the proposed government medical college and hospital in Nashik.

During a review meeting at Mantralaya, Bhujbal said that the forest reservation on the land must be cancelled at the earliest, and urged the health education department and MUHS to pursue the matter, news agency PTI reported.

Forest Minister Ganesh Naik and senior officials also attended the meeting.

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According to an official release, Bhujbal noted that the government has already approved the medical college and attached hospital near the MUHS campus and allotted additional land for it.

As per a Supreme Court directive, the forest department is authorised to regularise such cases, he said.

Forest Minister Naik said that the project is in the public interest, and the concerned agencies must submit a proposal immediately for cancellation of the forest reservation.

“The forest department will act promptly once the proposal is received,” he assured.

Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that in a major boost to healthcare infrastructure, the Maharashtra government has sanctioned approximately Rs 143.85 crore for the procurement of materials and equipment to set up new modular facilities at the District Hospital in Parbhani and its subordinate health institutions. This significant allocation for the 2025-26 financial year aims to boost healthcare infrastructure. The funding will specifically equip newly operational modular Intensive Care Units (ICUs), labour rooms, and operation theatres across the district hospital and associated facilities. This upgrade is intended to enhance medical care and emergency treatment capabilities for patients in Parbhani and nearby areas.

The decision followed established administrative procedures, including necessary clearances from the Finance Department. The proposal was submitted via the Budget Expenditure and Management System (BEAMS) for fund distribution.

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