UP to set up 25 medical colleges in next five years

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced setting up 6 AIIMS like institutes and 25 new medical colleges in the state in the next five years. Addressing a function at King George Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, the Chief Minister said, sufficient doctors and medical institutions are not available in the state to take care of the health requirements of the people. He directed the officials to ensure the presence of doctors at district



hospitals, primary and community health centres.

Expressing concern over the poor medical facilities in rural areas, Mr Adityanath appealed to medicos to come forward to work in those areas in the early days of their careers. Underlining the contribution of KGMU in the field of medicine, the Chief Minister said, his government will provide all possible help to the university and upgrade it to an AIIMS like institution.