Deputy Chief Minister Sharma directed to complete the construction work of the medical college building by May 31 next year.
Kawardha. Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Sharma held an important meeting with officials from the construction agency, CGMSC, and the district hospital at the Collector's office in Kawardha on Saturday to thoroughly review the progress of the medical college building construction and preparations for the upcoming academic session. In the meeting, he inquired in detail from officials about the current status, timeframe, and quality of the construction work and issued necessary guidelinesDeputy Chief Minister Mr. Sharma stated clearly that completing the construction of the medical college building within the stipulated timeframe is a top priority. He directed that the academic building be completed by May 31, 2027, and all other necessary buildings, including the boys' and girls' hostels, interns' mess, Dean's and MS's residences, and labs, be completed by March 31, 2027.
Special Emphasis on Preparations for the New Academic Session:
While reviewing the preparations for the medical education program in the district in detail, Deputy Chief Minister Sharma gave clear instructions to officials to ensure that all basic arrangements necessary for the opening of the medical college are completed within the stipulated timeframe. He directed them to prioritize the minimum setup required for the smooth functioning of the medical college. During the meeting, he inquired about the residential arrangements for medical staff and students and instructed them to maintain the prescribed distance between the college and residents' quarters as per regulations. He emphasized that the opening of the medical college is a significant achievement for the district, and therefore, all concerned departments should work in coordination with each other, immediately address any shortcomings or problems, and complete all preparations on time.
Officials at the meeting informed that the medical college will initially operate in the Ayurvedic Polyclinic and the Employment and Industry Building. There should be no delay in the availability of medical equipment, so that the hospital's facilities can be developed to meet standards and the infrastructure required for medical education is fully prepared. They clarified that all these arrangements should be completed within the timeframe and studies should begin in the 50-seat medical college from the next session.
