Odisha Government to Establish Medical Colleges in All Districts, Announces CM
The Odisha government is taking a monumental step in revolutionizing its healthcare system. On Wednesday, Honourable Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi declared the state has an ambitious plan to establish medical colleges in all 30 districts and also fill up vacant seats of doctors. Majhi urged doctors to work hard and preserve public trust in the medical community at the Odisha Medical Service Association (OMSA) annual conference in Balasore. Also declared that the previous BJD government disregarded the health sector, the chief minister has put some fact that out of the 15,774 authorized doctor posts, up to 5,765 were vacant for an undefined period. He said that 443 doctors had been appointed on a contract and as-needed basis by the previous party. At last chief minister stated "The top priorities of our government are to improve state medical services and quickly fill all open positions.
Odisha Medical Colleges
Currently, Odisha has a limited number of medical colleges, mostly centered in major cities like Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Here is the list of some Odisha medical college Odisha which has vacant seats:
- Government Medical College & Hospital, Balasore
- Government Medical College & Hospital, Bolangir
- MKCG Medical College, Berhampur
- Pt. Raghunath Murmu Medical College & Hospital, Barripada
- Shaheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital, Koraput
- SCB Medical College, Cuttack
- Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Burla
Ayushman Bharat Scheme
This move complements the national Ayushman Bharat scheme, which aims to provide affordable healthcare to millions of Indians. By adding more medical colleges, the Odisha government is contributing to a larger pool of trained medical professionals who can help meet the growing demand for healthcare services under this scheme. The presence of local medical colleges will make healthcare more affordable and accessible, in line with Ayushman Bharat’s core mission.
Odisha Health Budget Allocation
The success of this initiative is heavily dependent on the Odisha health budget. The state has significantly increased its health budget this year to accommodate these upcoming changes. This budgetary boost will provide funds not only for building infrastructure but also for recruiting qualified faculty and equipping these institutions with advanced medical technology. A substantial portion of the budget has been earmarked for medical education and improving healthcare infrastructure across the state.
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