Haryana Chief Minister Announces Reservation of Medical Seats and Beds in Gurugram Hospital
CM Saini says 33 pc seats, beds to be reserved for people of Haryana at upcoming Gurugram hospital
Hindustan Times
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has mandated that 33% of MBBS seats and hospital beds at the upcoming Shri Sheetla Mata Devi Medical College and Hospital in Gurugram be reserved for local students and residents. The initiative aims to provide affordable medical education and quality healthcare services to economically weaker sections of the population.
- 0133% of 150 MBBS seats and 850 hospital beds reserved for Haryana residents.
- 02Fees for reserved seats to align with other government medical colleges.
- 03Ayushman Bharat scheme benefits to be ensured for patients using reserved beds.
- 04Hospital construction expected to be completed by August 31, 2026.
- 05Plans for additional hospitals in Gurugram to meet healthcare demands.
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that 33% of the 150 MBBS seats and 850 hospital beds at the upcoming Shri Sheetla Mata Devi Medical College and Hospital in Gurugram will be reserved for local students and residents. This decision aims to ensure that medical education is accessible and affordable for the youth of Haryana. The fees for these reserved seats will be standardized with other government medical colleges to facilitate access. Additionally, the hospital will provide benefits under the Ayushman Bharat scheme to support economically weaker sections of society. The project, which is being developed on 30.75 acres of land in Gurugram, is expected to be completed by August 31, 2026, with a total project cost of approximately ₹679.08 crore (roughly $82 million USD). Saini also directed officials to explore the establishment of three to four additional hospitals in Gurugram to better address the healthcare needs of the growing population.
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This initiative will improve access to medical education and healthcare services for residents of Haryana, particularly benefiting economically weaker sections of society.
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