Dehradun – Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a package of development works worth ₹20.55 crore on the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University campus at Selaqui. The ceremony saw foundation stones laid for three flagship projects totalling ₹20.21 crore, while two smaller initiatives valued at ₹34 lakh were opened.
New Campus Facilities Take Shape
The announced schemes comprise a state‑of‑the‑art administrative block, a contemporary amphitheatre and a “Nakshatra Vatika” – a garden themed around constellations. In addition, the chief minister unveiled a brand‑new main entrance gate and a cutting‑edge dental hospital.
During the event, CM Dhami offered prayers to Goddess Saraswati and placed flowers before the statue of the late Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna, paying tribute to his legacy. He emphasized that the university is a crucible for the next generation of medical professionals and that these facilities will elevate the learning environment while catalysing regional growth.
Dhami underscored Uttarakhand’s commitment to producing skilled doctors, nurses and allied‑health workers, noting that the medical fraternity carries a profound social duty – saving lives and restoring hope. He added that compassion, sensitivity and dedication remain the core virtues of the profession.
The chief minister also disclosed that a proposal for a super‑speciality hospital on the university grounds has been submitted to the Union Ministry of Health, with further execution dependent on central approval.
Healthcare Infrastructure Expanding Across Uttarakhand
Aligned with the national drive for better health services, Uttarakhand is bolstering its own network. The state currently runs five government medical colleges, with two more under construction, alongside nine nursing colleges and three nursing schools.
Super‑speciality services are being upgraded at the medical colleges in Dehradun, Haldwani and Srinagar. A high‑tech cancer institute is underway in Haldwani, while district hospitals and community health centres are receiving systematic enhancements.
In Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar, a ₹351 crore AIIMS satellite centre is being built to provide world‑class care to a vast catchment area. Telemedicine platforms and helicopter ambulance services are further bridging the gap for remote populations, and the government is intensifying recruitment and training of doctors, nurses and paramedical staff for its public hospitals.
Uttarakhand Youth Securing Jobs Abroad
The state’s foreign‑language training programmes are opening doors to overseas employment. In 2023, sixty candidates were placed in Japan, and thirteen secured positions in Germany in 2025. A notable success story is Sapna Rana, who landed a role in Germany after completing German‑language training.
Graduates from Uttarakhand’s institutions are also making their mark in prestigious Indian establishments such as AIIMS, PGI, the Indian Railways and the Military Nursing Service.
Over 35,000 Government Jobs Created in Five Years
Dhami reiterated the administration’s resolve to safeguard the future of the state’s youth. A stringent anti‑copying law now governs recruitment examinations, ensuring transparency. Over the past five years, more than 35,000 young Uttarakhandis have entered government service through merit‑based selections.
Medical Education Minister Subodh Uniyal affirmed that the government continues to invest in modern infrastructure for medical colleges, guaranteeing high‑quality education and training for students.
Key Attendees
The event was attended by MLA Sahdev Singh Pundir, Vice‑Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Bhanu Duggal, UCOST Director‑General Prof. Durgesh Pant, Information Director‑General Banshidhar Tiwari, Medical Education Director Dr. Ashutosh Sayana, along with senior faculty members Dr. Sanjay Gaur, Dr. Geeta Jain and other distinguished officials.
