By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group
SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Government has undertaken to develop Dr. Rajendra Prasad Medical College Tanda in Kangra as one of the most premier medical institutions of the Northern India so as to cater to specialized health service needs of patients of the region. This was stated by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while presiding over the Annual Function of the Medical College at Tanda in Kangra district.
The Chief Minister said that though the Tanda Medical College was already providing specialized health services to people of the region but still a lot needed to be done. Medical is a noble profession as doctors serve the suffering humanity with dedication and commitment, said the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister further said that providing quality health services was on the priority agenda of the State Government. He said that focus of the Government was to strengthen the existing health and educational institutions instead of going for new ones. On the occasion, Jai Ram Thakur announced providing a new C.T. scan, new lift and 10 new ventilators for the college. He announced up gradation of MRI, AC facilities in lecture theatres.The Chief Minister also announced to enhance the stipend of the interns from the existing Rs 10000 to Rs 15,000
It followed a colourful cultural programme presented by the students of the Medical College. The Chief Minister lauded the performance of the students and presented prizes to the winners of the cultural programm. The team “Invisibles” was declared winners on the occasion.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Vipin Singh Parmar said Tanda Medical College had not only emerged as one of the best college in medical education, but was also providing quality health facilities to the people of the region. He said that 200 posts of doctors would be filled through the State Public service Commission. Posts of para-medical staff in both IMGC Shimla and Dr RPMC Tanda would be filled soon, he added.
