UP: State Budget sets Rs 10 crore to boost medical infrastructure at IIT Kanpur

Written by Sanchari Chattopadhyay Published On 2024-02-11T13:00:00+05:30 | Updated On 11 Feb 2024 1:00 PM IST

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Kanpur: The Uttar Pradesh state budget unveiled on Monday has brought good news for medical infrastructure in the state as it has earmarked Rs 10 crore for the financial year 2025-26 to establish a School of Medical Research and Technology (SMRT) along with a 500-bed Super Speciality Hospital at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur.

Notably, the foundation stone for the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology and Yadupati Singhania Super Speciality Hospital was laid by Union Minister for Education, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, in July 2022 at the IIT Kanpur campus.

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This initiative makes IIT Kanpur the first IIT to house a medical school within its premises. The envisioned Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology (GSMST) aims to integrate medical research with technological innovations, reflecting the institute's commitment to catalyze a paradigm shift in the field. The school's nomenclature pays homage to the notable contributions of distinguished alumnus Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of Indigo Airlines.

The announcement has spread joy and enthusiasm among the institute's staff and students. As per a recent media report by Times of India, Director, IIT Kanpur, Prof. Abhay Karandikar said, “We had a dream to set up a medical school on the IIT Kanpur campus for the benefit of people and the nation at large. We are glad to be at the threshold of this project. The institute is resolute to provide critical healthcare needs and accelerate research and innovation in the MedTech domain for ensuring all-round development in the medical sector of the country”.

During the foundation stone ceremony, the Union Minister commended IIT-Kanpur's commitment, anticipating that GSMST will not only fortify the healthcare landscape but also position Kanpur as a hub for affordable and forward-looking solutions catering to emerging economies, reports the daily. He further added, "The philanthropic efforts at IIT Kanpur will bridge the gap between healthcare and engineering disciplines, provide affordable technological solutions and also inspire other philanthropists and academic institutes to develop similar institutions for the welfare of the society.”

“The Gangwal School and Yadupati Singhania Super Speciality Hospital will bridge the gap between medical and technology disciplines and we believe we have achieved the ‘atmnirbhar’ Bharat vision of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi “, Prof Karandikar said.

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Source : with inputs

Sanchari Chattopadhyay

Sanchari Chattopadhyay has pursued her M.A in English and Culture Studies from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. She likes observing cultural specificities and exploring new places.