- Funds to equip colleges with state-of-the-art, world-class machinery for better treatment and diagnostics:
- Punjab to become a global hub for medical education through major infrastructure investment: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
Chandigarh, December 23, 2025:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed the immediate release of ₹68.98 crore to modernize and upgrade the state’s leading medical colleges, ensuring high-quality treatment and advanced diagnostic services for the people.
While chairing a review meeting of the Medical Education and Research Department today, CM Mann emphasized that strengthening facilities in these institutions is the need of the hour. “Equipping our medical colleges with cutting-edge, world-class machinery is essential so they can provide the best possible care to patients,” he said.
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The Chief Minister instructed the department to promptly release the funds to four key medical institutions:
- ₹26.53 crore to Government Medical College, Amritsar
- ₹28.51 crore to Government Medical College, Patiala
- ₹9.43 crore to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, SAS Nagar (Mohali)
- ₹4.51 crore to PGI Satellite Centre, Ferozepur
He stressed that the funds must be utilized for essential development works and procurement of the latest medical equipment in the public interest.
CM Mann reiterated his government’s commitment to positioning Punjab as a global centre of excellence in medical education. “This major investment will significantly enhance treatment and diagnostic capabilities across the state,” he added.
He directed that all upgrade works be completed in a time-bound and efficient manner so that quality healthcare becomes accessible and affordable to the common people. Highlighting Punjab’s rich legacy of producing world-class doctors, the Chief Minister said the government is duty-bound to provide top-notch medical education and ensure students benefit immensely from modern facilities.
“The sole objective is to make sure people receive high-quality health services in these premier institutions. The Punjab government is fully committed to this cause and will leave no stone unturned to achieve it,” he affirmed.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, Additional Chief Secretary Alok Shekhar, Principal Secretary Health Kumar Rahul, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Ravi Bhagat, and other senior officers.
