–Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences to Train 100 MBBS Doctors Annually; 105-Km Road to Connect Chandigarh to J&K
Hoshiarpur, April 7
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann unveiled a transformative ₹516 crore development package for Hoshiarpur district, headlined by the foundation of a world-class medical institute and a strategic road corridor designed to boost healthcare, connectivity, and regional prosperity.
Addressing a state-level gathering in the Sham Chaurasi assembly segment, CM Mann announced that the Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences will be completed within two years, marking a historic leap forward for medical education and healthcare access in the region.
🌟 “Our government is fully committed to delivering world-class healthcare facilities near people’s homes. Today’s projects are not just infrastructure—they are investments in Punjab’s future.” — CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
Flagship Project: Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 💰 Project Cost | ₹268 Crore |
| ⏱️ Completion Timeline | 2 Years |
| 🎓 Annual MBBS Seats | 100 |
| 🛏️ Hospital Capacity | 300 Beds |
| ⚕️ Key Facilities | 8 Modern Operation Theatres, OPD, MRI, CT Scan, Specialized Departments |
| 🎤 Additional Infrastructure | 500-Seat Auditorium for Academic & Community Events |
✅ Impact: Will emerge as a premier hub for medical education in North India while providing advanced, affordable healthcare to lakhs of residents across Hoshiarpur and neighboring districts.
Grassroots Healthcare Boost in Sham Chaurasi
🔹 30-Bed Community Health Centre (Foundation Laid)
- Modern Operation Theatre, Diagnostic Lab, X-Ray, Vaccination Unit
- Dedicated Maternal & Child Care Services
- Will serve 40+ villages in the constituency
🔹 7 Additional Health & Wellness Centres (Announced)
- Focused on preventive care, NCD screening, and primary health services
- Part of Punjab’s mission to strengthen last-mile healthcare delivery
💡 These facilities align with the Ayushman Bharat vision and Punjab’s commitment to universal health coverage.
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Strategic Connectivity: ₹99 Crore Road Corridor
Project: Balachaur–Garhshankar–Hoshiarpur–Dasuya Road
Length: 105 Kilometers
Connectivity Impact:
🗺️ Links: Chandigarh → Balachaur → Hoshiarpur → Dasuya → Pathankot → Jammu & Kashmir
✈️ Benefits:
- Reduces travel distance between Jammu and Delhi
- Facilitates smoother pilgrimage access to Anandpur Sahib, Mata Naina Devi, and Mata Jwala Ji
- Boosts trade, tourism, and agricultural logistics in the region
- Enhances emergency response and defense mobility
At a Glance: Today’s Development Announcements
| Project | Investment | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 🏥 Shaheed Udham Singh Medical Institute | ₹268 Cr | 100 MBBS seats/year + 300-bed super-specialty hospital |
| 🩺 Sham Chaurasi Community Health Centre | Included in package | Advanced primary care for 40+ villages |
| 🏥 7 Health & Wellness Centres | Included in package | Grassroots preventive healthcare expansion |
| 🛣️ Balachaur–Dasuya Road Corridor | ₹99 Cr | Strategic connectivity: Chandigarh to J&K |
| 🎁 Total Development Push | ₹516 Crore | Holistic growth: Health + Infrastructure + Regional Integration |
CM Mann’s Vision Statement
“For over 70 years, Punjab’s development was stalled by regressive politics. Today, we are not just filling that gap—we are accelerating toward a ‘Rangla Punjab’ where every citizen has access to quality education, healthcare, and opportunity. These projects reflect our promise: people’s money, returning to people through development.”
The Chief Minister also highlighted key governance achievements:
- ✅ Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna: Health cards for 65 lakh families; ₹10 lakh free treatment per family
- ✅ Power Sector Reform: 8+ hours of uninterrupted daytime power for farm tube wells during paddy season
- ✅ Employment Generation: 65,000+ youth appointed through transparent, corruption-free recruitment
- ✅ Anti-Drug Mission: Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign disrupting narcotics networks statewide
- ✅ Women’s Empowerment: Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna – ₹1,000–1,500/month direct benefit transfer to women
Leadership Present
The event was attended by:
- Dr. Ravjot Singh, Cabinet Minister
- Dr. Rajkumar Chabbewal, Lok Sabha MLA
- Senior district administration officials, healthcare professionals, and local community representatives
