The Madhya Pradesh Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of accommodation facilities for patients’ relatives within selected medical college campuses. Philanthropic organizations will set up ‘relatives’ rest houses’ using their own funds, with fees for services to be determined by a state government committee. This initiative aims to offer affordable accommodation to patients’ relatives, enhancing their well-being and positively impacting hospital management.
Patients from distant areas often visit hospitals linked to medical colleges, accompanied by their relatives. Due to financial constraints, many relatives end up staying within hospital premises, straining sanitation systems. This decision is expected to ease the burden on hospitals and improve interactions between staff and patients’ families, ultimately enhancing hospital operations.
The Council of Ministers has allocated Rs 5,479 crore for advanced medical services, upgrading existing medical colleges, and establishing a new Government Medical College in Mandla. A significant portion of this budget, Rs 3,628 crore, will support the ‘CM CARE 2025’ health service strengthening scheme over five years. This scheme aims to enhance super-specialty health services in both government and private medical colleges, leveraging private expertise and technology for improved healthcare provision.
Rs 1,503 crore has been sanctioned for medical college upgrades, focusing on expanding facilities over the next five years. Additionally, a revised administrative approval of Rs 347.39 crore has been granted for the new Government Medical College in Mandla to address increased project costs due to technical factors. This new college will improve access to tertiary medical services for local residents, ensuring better healthcare availability in the region.
The Council of Ministers has also approved the creation of 15 posts to support the 6th State Finance Commission during its tenure. Furthermore, Rs 24 crore has been allocated for the ‘Chief Minister’s Young Professionals for Development Program’, with an additional Rs 23.90 crore sanctioned for the program’s third phase over three years. The Department of Public Service Management has been empowered to define procedures and issue rules for effective program implementation.
