ONGC backs PGIMS cancer care upgrade; Haryana reviews progress of eight new medical colleges
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Haryana's healthcare infrastructure received a significant boost as the state government reviewed progress on eight upcoming government medical colleges while advanced cancer treatment facilities at Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, were strengthened through a major Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).
Chairing the 31st meeting of the Monitoring and Supervisory Committee for Medical Education and Research (MSMER), Additional Chief Secretary, Medical Education and Research, Dr Sumita Misra, said ONGC has committed nearly Rs 39 crore towards strengthening cancer treatment infrastructure at PGIMS Rohtak.
As part of the initiative, ONGC has donated a CT Simulator worth around Rs 10 crore to the institute's Radiotherapy Department and has also released the first instalment for procurement of a Linear Accelerator, a key component of the Rs 39-crore cancer care project.
Dr Misra said the CT Simulator and Linear Accelerator would significantly enhance the institute's capability to diagnose, plan and deliver precision radiation therapy, enabling PGIMS Rohtak to provide advanced cancer treatment comparable to leading specialised centres.
She said the project is expected to benefit thousands of cancer patients from Haryana and neighbouring states who rely on the institute for affordable healthcare services.
During the meeting, Dr Misra conducted a detailed review of government medical college projects coming up at Kaithal, Yamunanagar, Jind, Sirsa, Karnal, Sonipat, Bhiwani and Koriyawas.
The review covered construction progress, medical equipment procurement, faculty recruitment, utility infrastructure, residential facilities and preparedness for approvals from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Officials informed the meeting that the Government Medical Colleges at Kaithal and Yamunanagar have crossed 80 per cent construction completion, making them among the most advanced projects under Haryana's medical education expansion programme.
Dr Misra directed all executing agencies and departments to ensure time-bound completion of pending works, including utility connections, procurement of equipment, recruitment processes and statutory approvals.
She stressed that all institutions should be fully equipped and operationally ready before seeking NMC inspections and approvals. Progress on residential accommodation, campus infrastructure and other support facilities was also reviewed.
Officials said the ongoing expansion of medical colleges and strengthening of specialised healthcare facilities reflects Haryana's strategy to improve access to quality medical education and tertiary healthcare services across the state.
Once completed, the new medical colleges are expected to add substantial MBBS capacity, create healthcare infrastructure in underserved regions and reduce pressure on existing government medical institutions.
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