Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami laid the foundation stone and inaugurated five schemes worth ₹20.55 crore at the Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University campus in Selaqui on Monday. This includes the foundation stone laying of three schemes worth ₹20.21 crore and the inauguration of two schemes worth ₹34 lakh. The new schemes will expand academic and administrative facilities on the university campus.
The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the proposed administrative building, amphitheatre, and Nakshatra Vatika (astrological garden). He also inaugurated the university’s main gate and dental hospital. During the program, he offered prayers to Goddess Saraswati and paid floral tributes at the statue of late Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna.
Proposal Sent for Super Specialty Hospital
The Chief Minister stated that strengthening medical education and health facilities is among the state government’s top priorities. The university is playing a vital role in the development of medical education in the state and shaping the future of the youth. The development of new facilities on campus will provide students with a better academic environment.
He informed that a proposal has been sent to the Union Ministry of Health to establish a super specialty hospital on the university campus. Further action in this direction will be taken upon receiving approval from the Centre.
The Chief Minister emphasized that service, sensitivity, and dedication hold special significance in the medical field. Doctors and healthcare workers shoulder a massive responsibility toward society alongside saving people’s lives.
Expansion of Health Services in the State
The Chief Minister stated that there are currently five government medical colleges operating in the state, while two are under construction. Additionally, nine nursing colleges and three nursing schools are being run. Super specialty services are being expanded in the medical colleges of Dehradun, Haldwani, and Srinagar.
He shared that a modern cancer institute is being constructed in Haldwani. Facilities at district hospitals and community health centers are also being upgraded. A sub-center of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is being built in Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar, at a cost of ₹351 crore. This is expected to provide modern health services to a large population in the region. Telemedicine and air ambulance services are also being provided to extend healthcare to remote areas.
Government Jobs Given to Over 35,000 Youth
The Chief Minister noted that the state government is improving recruitment processes and training facilities for doctors, nursing officers, and paramedical personnel in the medical sector. To provide international employment opportunities to youth, foreign language training is being imparted. He stated that in 2023, 60 candidates secured employment in Germany (and Japan), and in 2025, 13 candidates secured jobs in Germany.
Citing Sapna Rana—who secured employment in Germany after undergoing German language training—the Chief Minister said that the state’s youth are making their mark globally through their skills and talent. Students educated in Uttarakhand are also serving in institutions like the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Railways, and the Military Nursing Service.
He stated that the state government has implemented a strict anti-cheating law to curb irregularities in recruitment examinations. Through transparent recruitment processes over the last five years, more than 35,000 youth have been given government jobs. Any tampering with the future of the youth will not be tolerated.
Minister of Medical Health and Medical Education Subodh Uniyal said that the state government is continuously working to expand medical education and strengthen health facilities. Special focus is being placed on developing modern infrastructure in medical colleges while providing quality education and training to students.
The program was attended by MLA Sahdev Singh Pundir, University Vice-Chancellor Professor Bhanu Duggal, Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) Director General Professor Durgesh Pant, Director General of Information Banshidhar Tiwari, Director of Medical Education Dr. Ashutosh Sayana, and other officials and dignitaries.
