Health min releases Rs 10 cr to HP for 3 new medical colleges

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Press Trust of India Shimla
Last Updated : Feb 18 2016 | 1:02 AM IST
The BJP today said Union Health Ministry has released Rs 10 crore to Himachal Pradesh for setting up three new medical colleges and improve the health-care infrastructure in the state.
"The grant-in-aid has been released for establishment of new medical colleges by upgradation of district hospitals. It has released Rs 4 crore for district hospital in Chamba and Rs 3 crore each for district hospitals in Hamirpur and Nahan, a BJP release here said.
Quoting Union Health Minister JP Nadda, it said the current grant-in-aid was part of the sustained efforts by the Ministry to improve the health infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh.
"The Union government hasalready sanctioned funds for setting up and strengthening of trauma care centres, cancer care facilities and purchase of new medical equipment in the state.
"Upgrade ofthree district hospitals in Himachal Pradesh, where these medical colleges are being set up, would also significantly improve the quality of health care facilities at these institutions, the release said.
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First Published: Feb 18 2016 | 1:02 AM IST

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