In an attempt to revive the erstwhile glory of Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College and Hospital in terms of its infrastructure and academic output, the lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has sanctioned a grant of Rs5 crore.
The fund will be utilised for the extensive renovation and renewal of the college and hospital. The aspects to be worked upon are up gradation and development of OPD facilities, patient wards, laboratories, hostels, pharmacy, library, kitchen, toilets etc; computerisation of all processes; augmentation of equipment and medicines etc.
“All the members present are instructed to put in their best efforts and res energise the college and hospital,” said Jung. Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College Secretary (Health) informed about the task accomplished so far in the process which includes a rise in the number of seats in undergraduate programme from 44 to 60, establishment of Career and Placement Cell and initiation of computerised registration for OPD and in Patients.
In terms of the infrastructural progress, illegal extensions and encroachments of 400 sq m have been removed and the PWD has fenced the area in addition to regeneration of herbal garden and rebuilding and painting of buildings and façade. The intake for bachelor degree program will be through entrance tests from 2015.
The grant is meant for a comprehensive restoration and renewal plan for the college and hospital, which includes restoration of the buildings, up-gradation and modernisation of OPD facilities, in patient wards, laboratories and toilets along with computerisation of all processes and augmentation of equipment and medicines.