Central nod for 3 new medical colleges for odisha

The Centre has given its nod for establishment of three medical colleges with 100 seats in the state during the 12th five year plan, health secretary Pradipta Mohapatra said here on Thursday.

The Centre would provide 75% funds for these colleges with the rest coming from the state

The new colleges would come up at Balasore, Koraput and Balangir at an initial investment of Rs 189 crore each.

Odisha currently has nine medical colleges.