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Time of India
26-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Odisha govt to set up nine new medical colleges: Minister
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is going to set up nine new medical colleges in the state, informed Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling said on Tuesday. Of the nine, four will be dental medical colleges and one Ayurvedic institute. "We have decided to set up four MBBS colleges at Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal and Nabarangpur districts, four dental colleges at Burla, Berhampur, Bolangir and Keonjhar, besides an Ayurvedic college in Mayurbhanj district," Mahaling told media persons. Besides, the new medical colleges with 100 MBBS seats each at Phulbani in Kandhamal district and Talcher in Angul districts will start functioning from the current academic year, he said. Mahaling thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for approving the new medical colleges for Odisha, which will help meet the required number of doctors in the state. Mahaling was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the maiden Healthcare Summit 2025 organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here. In his address at the event, the minister emphasised the state's commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure and medical education . He informed the gathering about the recruitment of over 4,000 doctors and paramedical staff last year and plans to recruit more than 5,000 medical personnel this year. Efforts will be made to fill up 1.5 lakh vacant government posts within five years, the minister said. Sunil Gupta, chairman of CII Odisha State Council, underscored Odisha's growing role in the national healthcare landscape and the importance of public-private partnerships in driving future growth.
India Today
25-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
9 new medical colleges to come up in Odisha, including dental and Ayurvedic
The Odisha government has unveiled plans to establish nine new medical institutions across the state, aiming to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure and improve access to medical education. The announcement was made by Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling during the Healthcare Summit 2025, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).Out of the nine institutions, four will be MBBS colleges located in Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, and Nabarangpur districts. These colleges are expected to offer 100 seats each and will help address the shortage of doctors in underserved regions of the addition to the MBBS colleges, the state will also set up four dental colleges in Burla, Berhampur, Bolangir, and Keonjhar. An Ayurvedic medical institute will be launched in Mayurbhanj district, providing opportunities in alternative medicine and traditional healthcare AND TALCHER MBBS COLLEGES TO START THIS YEAR 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 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 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 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 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 highlighted the significance of public-private partnerships in building a resilient and future-ready healthcare system.- Ends
Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Odisha govt to set up nine new medical colleges: Minister
The Odisha government is going to set up nine new medical colleges in the state, informed Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling said on Tuesday. Of the nine, four will be dental medical colleges and one Ayurvedic institute. 'We have decided to set up four MBBS colleges at Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal and Nabarangpur districts, four dental colleges at Burla, Berhampur, Bolangir and Keonjhar, besides an Ayurvedic college in Mayurbhanj district,' Mahaling told media persons. Besides, the new medical colleges with 100 MBBS seats each at Phulbani in Kandhamal district and Talcher in Angul districts will start functioning from the current academic year, he said. Mahaling thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for approving the new medical colleges for Odisha, which will help meet the required number of doctors in the state. Mahaling was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the maiden Healthcare Summit 2025 organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here. In his address at the event, the minister emphasised the state's commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure and medical education. He informed the gathering about the recruitment of over 4,000 doctors and paramedical staff last year and plans to recruit more than 5,000 medical personnel this year. Efforts will be made to fill up 1.5 lakh vacant government posts within five years, the minister said. Sunil Gupta, chairman of CII Odisha State Council, underscored Odisha's growing role in the national healthcare landscape and the importance of public-private partnerships in driving future growth.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
9 new medical colleges to be set up in State
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is going to set up nine new medical colleges in the State, informed Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Tuesday. Of the nine, four will be dental medical colleges and one Ayurvedic institute. 'We have decided to set up four MBBS colleges at Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal and Nabarangpur districts, four dental colleges at Burla, Berhampur, Bolangir and Keonjhar, besides an Ayurvedic college in Mayurbhanj district,' Mahaling told mediapersons. Besides, the new medical colleges with 100 MBBS seats each at Phulbani in Kandhamal district and Talcher in Angul district will start functioning from the current academic year, he said. On June 7, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had inaugurated a 100-seat government medical college and a 650-bed hospital at Phulbani. 'This medical college in Kandhamal will also provide quality health service to the people of nearby districts like Nayagarh, Boudh and Kalahandi. This 100-seat medical college will help meet the doctor shortage in the State. This will also act as a powerful engine for local employment, research and economic development,' the Chief Minister had said. Majhi had said that the people of this region had to travel to Berhampur or Cuttack to avail better health care. Now, they will get a similar healthcare facility at their place. Mahaling thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Majhi for approving the new medical colleges for Odisha, which will help meet the required number of doctors in the State. Mahaling was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the maiden Healthcare Summit 2025 organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here. In his address at the event, the minister emphasised the State's commitment to enhance healthcare infrastructure and medical education. He informed the gathering about the recruitment of over 4,000 doctors and paramedical staff last year and plans to recruit more than 5,000 medical personnel this year. Efforts will be made to fill up 1.5 lakh vacant government posts within five years, the minister said. Sunil Gupta, chairman of CII Odisha State Council, underscored Odisha's growing role in the national healthcare landscape and the importance of public-private partnerships in driving future growth.
