The Odisha government has announced plans to establish nine new medical colleges, significantly enhancing the state's healthcare infrastructure. This initiative includes:
- MBBS Colleges:
- Jagatsinghpur
- Bhadrak
- Dhenkanal
- Nabarangpur
- Dental Colleges:
- Burla
- Berhampur
- Keonjhar
- Balangir
- Ayurveda College:
- Mayurbhanj
This development is part of the state's efforts to improve medical education and healthcare services. The budget for these new institutions has been approved, marking a significant step forward in Odisha's healthcare development.
Odisha currently has several government and private medical colleges, including:
- Government Medical Colleges:
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar
- SCB Medical College, Cuttack
- MKCG Medical College, Berhampur
- Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Burla
- Private Medical Colleges:
- Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar
- Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar
- Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar
The establishment of these new medical colleges will not only increase the number of MBBS seats in the state but also provide more opportunities for students to pursue medical education. With this initiative, Odisha is poised to become a hub for medical education and healthcare.