Chandigarh: Additional Chief Secretary, Medical Education and Research, Dr. Sumita Misra reviewed progress on eight upcoming government medical colleges while also announcing a significant CSR-backed enhancement of cancer treatment facilities at Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak.
At the centre of the development is a nearly Rs 39-crore Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, which will equip PGIMS Rohtak with advanced cancer treatment infrastructure. Dr. Misra described the initiative as a major step towards strengthening affordable and advanced cancer care in Haryana’s public health system.
Under the CSR initiative, ONGC has donated a CT Simulator worth about Rs 10 crore to the institute’s Radiotherapy Department. In addition, the corporation has released the first instalment of funding for the procurement of a Linear Accelerator, part of a project valued at approximately Rs 39 crore. Dr. Misra was chairing the 31st meeting of the Monitoring and Supervisory Committee for Medical Education and Research (MSMER) here today.
She informed that the CT Simulator and Linear Accelerator will significantly enhance the institute’s capability to diagnose, plan and deliver precision radiation therapy to cancer patients. The advanced equipment is expected to enable PGIMS Rohtak to provide treatment standards comparable to leading specialised cancer centres.
Dr. Misra said the initiative will benefit thousands of patients from Haryana and neighbouring states who depend on the institute for affordable healthcare services. Dr. Misra conducted a comprehensive review of government medical college projects being developed at Kaithal, Yamunanagar, Jind, Sirsa, Karnal, Sonipat, Bhiwani and Koriyawas.
The review covered construction progress, procurement of medical equipment, faculty recruitment, utility infrastructure, residential facilities and preparedness for approvals from the National Medical Commission (NMC). A key highlight of the meeting was that the Government Medical Colleges at Kaithal and Yamunanagar have crossed 80 per cent construction completion, placing them among the leading projects in Haryana’s medical education expansion programme.
Dr. Misra directed all executing agencies to ensure timely completion of pending works, including utility connections, equipment procurement, faculty appointments and statutory clearances. She stressed that all facilities should be fully prepared before seeking inspections and approvals from the NMC.
She also reviewed the status of residential accommodation, campus infrastructure and other support facilities, directing officials to ensure their completion alongside academic and hospital buildings.
The twin developments reflect Haryana’s efforts to strengthen both specialized healthcare services and medical education infrastructure simultaneously. While the ONGC-supported cancer care project is expected to significantly improve oncology services at PGIMS Rohtak, the upcoming medical colleges are set to expand MBBS education capacity and improve access to tertiary healthcare in underserved regions. Officials said the projects will help reduce pressure on existing healthcare institutions and bring quality medical education and treatment facilities closer to people across the state.
