The Jharkhand government has received approval from the Central Government to establish four new medical colleges in the state under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode, according to an official statement. The approval was granted as part of the Centre’s ‘Scheme for Establishment of Medical Colleges in PPP Mode’, which aims to expand access to medical education and strengthen healthcare delivery across India.
Under this initiative, new medical colleges will be set up in Khunti with an intake capacity of 50 MBBS seats, and in Jamtara, Dhanbad, and Giridih, each offering 100 MBBS seats.
The decision followed a detailed presentation by Ajoy Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Health and Medical Education, Jharkhand, during a meeting with officials of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) in New Delhi.
The establishment of these medical colleges is expected to significantly enhance medical education and healthcare services in Jharkhand. It will also generate new employment opportunities, particularly for the local youth, and help improve the availability of specialist doctors in rural and semi-urban areas. The move is seen as a major step towards strengthening the state’s health infrastructure and broadening access to quality medical training.
