The Uttar Pradesh government, in line with its commitment to the ‘One District, One Medical College’ (ODOM) initiative, has approved the establishment of new medical colleges in Baghpat and Kasganj districts, officials said here on Friday.

This development aims to enhance healthcare accessibility for residents of these districts. In addition, the government has also given the nod to establish a medical college in Hathras under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Furthermore, the satellite centre of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Balrampur district is set to be upgraded into a full-fledged medical college, further strengthening the state’s medical infrastructure, officials added.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath remains committed to ensuring that every district in Uttar Pradesh has a medical college. The approval of medical colleges in Baghpat, Kasganj, and Hathras marks a significant step towards this goal. These projects have been sanctioned under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme, which promotes the expansion of healthcare services through government and private sector collaboration, officials noted.

Expanding healthcare facilities is a top priority for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The establishment of medical colleges in every district will not only improve access to healthcare but also give a significant boost to medical education in Uttar Pradesh, they added.

During the recent meeting, CM Yogi highlighted that this initiative is a strong step towards building a ‘New Uttar Pradesh,’ where every citizen will have access to quality medical care. He directed officials to ensure the timely completion of these medical college projects.

The Yogi government’s decision to set up new medical colleges will not only enhance healthcare services but also create new job opportunities for youth. These colleges will increase the number of doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, and other healthcare professionals in the state, officials said.

Additionally, the government has ensured that modern facilities are made available in these institutions, providing students with high-quality medical education comparable to top institutions in the country, officials added.

CM Yogi also instructed officials to maintain strict quality standards in the construction and operation of these colleges. In the meeting, the chief minister approved the lowest bidder proposal for operating medical colleges in Baghpat, Kasganj, and Hathras under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

Furthermore, the government has decided to upgrade the  KGMU satellite centre in Balrampur into a full-fledged medical college. This development will be a major advantage for Purvanchal and nearby regions, providing advanced medical care to patients from remote areas, officials said.