Atleast 1 medical college will be set up in every district: PM Modi

Oct. 10: The Government of India is aiming to set up at least one medical college in every district. After lauding the country’s healthcare sector for their service towards humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this while addressing students and staff at an event held in AIIMS Rishikesh on October 7.

Prime Minister said, “About 6-7 years ago, only a few states had the facility of AIIMS. Today, work is being done to take AIIMS to every state. We are moving fast from six AIIMS to build a strong network of 22 AIIMS. It is also the goal of the government that there must be at least one medical college in every district of the country.” The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation 35 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants established under the PM CARES Fund.

“Today the government does not wait for the citizens to come to them with their problems and then take action. We are removing this misconception from the government’s mindset and system. Now, the government goes to the citizen directly to solve their problems,” he said.