9 new medical colleges to come up in Odisha, including dental and Ayurvedic
Mahaling also confirmed that two medical colleges — one in Phulbani (Kandhamal district) and another in Talcher (Angul district) — will commence operations in the current academic year. Each college will have an intake capacity of 100 MBBS students.The minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for their support in approving these new institutions. He noted that these colleges will go a long way in closing the gap in doctor-patient ratios in Odisha.OVER 5,000 NEW RECRUITMENTS IN PIPELINEadvertisementSpeaking on the state's broader healthcare plans, Mahaling shared that over 4,000 doctors and paramedical staff were recruited in the past year.The government now aims to recruit more than 5,000 healthcare professionals in 2025 and fill up 1.5 lakh vacant government posts over the next five years.CII EMPHASISES PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATIONAt the summit, Sunil Gupta, Chairman of the CII Odisha State Council, stressed the role of Odisha in India's growing healthcare sector.He highlighted the significance of public-private partnerships in building a resilient and future-ready healthcare system.- Ends
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