CM: Rs 1,000cr given for GMCH, Mayo, finish all works in a year
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Nagpur: "We have provided Rs1,000 crore for modernising Nagpur's Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and Mayo (IGGMCH). I want all pending infrastructure work completed within the next one year," said chief minister
Devendra Fadnavis
on Sunday, as he reviewed and inaugurated a series of projects at both medical colleges.
Fadnavis added that many important works at both hospitals were delayed for long. The CM also stressed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission to make India free of sickle cell and thalassemia was being taken seriously in Maharashtra. "We will ensure
high-quality treatment facilities
are created in these medical colleges to tackle these diseases," he said.
"Maharashtra will contribute strongly to the
sickle cell mission
. At GMCH and Mayo (IGGMCH), we will build the best possible infrastructure and treatment systems to support these patients," Fadnavis said.
The CM dedicated newly developed medical blocks, OPD wings, surgical units, and student facilities at GMCH and IGGMCH (Mayo Hospital), stating that the two institutes are among the largest and most important medical institutions in Central India. "Patients from all sections of society come to these hospitals for treatment. To match the demands of modern times, it is essential to upgrade our infrastructure and services," he added.
Fadnavis emphasized that govt hospitals must remain centres of hope for society. "Public medical education and treatment must be of the highest quality — better than private hospitals. We are giving special focus to OPD services, operation theatres, and facilities for medical students, so that people experience the transformation first hand in the near future," he said.
GMCH dean Dr Raj Gajbhiye gave an overview of the new facilities being launched and expressed gratitude to the govt for continued support.
"This expansion will help us serve patients more efficiently while also enhancing training and education for our students," he said.
The event was attended by minister of state Ashish Jaiswal, MPs Shyamkumar Barve and Krupal Tumane, MLAs Krishna Khopde, Praveen Datke, Sandeep Joshi, and Abhijit Wanjari, former MP Dr Vikas Mahatme, commissioner of medical education Dr Rajeev Nivatkar, director Dr Ajay Chandanwale, associate director Vivek Pakmode, and chief engineer Dinesh Nandanwar, among others.
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Works dedicated at GMCH:
- Hostel for 250 resident doctors
- Skywalk from Trauma building to OPD – Rs4.93 crore
- Auditorium – Rs5.25 crore
- Nuclear Scan system – Rs8.29 crore
- Cardiac Cath Lab – Rs6.87 crore
- Robotic Surgery System – Rs20.82 crore
- Nuclear Medicine System – Rs8.29 crore
- Smart Classrooms – Rs1.5 crore
- Other hospital facilities – Rs11 crore
Works dedicated at IGGMCH:
- Mega Dialysis Centre – Rs80 lakh
- 4 Ambulances – Rs1.72 crore
- 3 Virtual Smart Classrooms
- Molecular Lab (now operational) – Rs13.50 crore
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