Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister N Ok Das Monday mentioned the state authorities plans to make NTPC’s Medical College and Hospital in Sundergarh district operational from 2022-23

He mentioned the medical school will begin with 100 MBBS seats whereas the hospital can have 500 beds.

Das mentioned within the meeting {that a} complete of 160 instructing posts in 22 disciplines will likely be open for recruitment within the medical facility, including, 85 positions have been created for appointment of non-teaching employees.

The newly created posts will likely be stuffed up as per the related recruitment rule and provision of the Orissa Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services Act.

The state authorities has offered 21 acres of land for the mission, which might entail an funding of round Rs 350 crore, the minister mentioned.

Das additionally mentioned the Odisha authorities has agreed to offer further land and funds for the state’s second AIIMS.

“The Centre is yet to respond. The state will provide all support if it agrees to establish the second AIIMS in Sundergarh,” he mentioned.

(PTI)