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Nawanshahr Gets Medical College: Construction Starts Next Month
6 Nov
Summary
- Punjab government issued a Letter of Intent for a new medical college.
- Construction will begin next month, aiming for 18-month operational target.
- Project costs Rs 160 crore, to be built via public-private partnership.
The Punjab government has issued a Letter of Intent to establish a medical college and teaching hospital in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr). This significant development, announced as a Diwali gift for the Doaba region, is slated for construction beginning next month and aims to be operational within 18 months. The project carries an estimated cost of Rs 160 crore and will be developed through a public-private partnership.
The existing district hospital will be upgraded to a 220-bed teaching hospital, compliant with National Medical Commission standards. It will also feature academic facilities, residential infrastructure, and a 30-bed super-speciality cardiac care unit. Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh expressed confidence in an earlier completion, noting existing infrastructure on site.
The college will offer 50 MBBS seats, with half reserved for the state quota, providing local students better access to medical education. The new cardiac care unit will serve a wide radius, significantly reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for critical treatment during the golden hour.
The public-private partnership model will not increase patient charges, with OPD registration fees remaining at Rs 10. Eligible beneficiaries will have access to cashless treatment under state and central health schemes, with essential medicines provided free and diagnostic services at subsidized rates.
