Union Health Minister and BJP President J.P. Nadda initiated the construction of Madhya Pradesh’s first medical college in Dhar district, emphasizing improved healthcare access in underserved regions. The college, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) venture, is part of a series of similar projects planned for Betul, Katni, and Satna. Nadda, addressing the audience, questioned past governments’ efforts for tribal welfare, highlighting the significance of this private partnership medical college in Dhar.
India’s first medical college in Dhar, established through private collaboration, aims to provide cost-effective, high-quality healthcare to the general public. Nadda commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s health policies, which prioritize preventive and promotive healthcare in addition to curative measures. He also mentioned the nationwide implementation of over 1.78 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs for comprehensive wellness and the UBIN Portal for monitoring the health of pregnant women and children.
Nadda shared statistics on the government’s healthcare initiatives, including screenings for non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes, as well as efforts to reduce tuberculosis incidence. The number of medical colleges in India has doubled since 2014, with a significant increase in MBBS seats and plans for further expansion by 2029. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced the allocation of 25 acres of land for the Dhar college by the Swami Vivekanand Foundation at a nominal cost.
