Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Robotic Surgery to Start in Himachal Medical Colleges by 2026
The government of Himachal Pradesh is starting robotic surgery in three medical colleges by January 2026.
They have already done many surgeries in other places and are training doctors.
The cost is high now, but they might lower it later.
The chief minister himself had this surgery and says it's good for people's health.
Robotic surgery to start in Hamirpur, Nerchowk, and IGMC Shimla by January 2026.
78 surgeries performed in Chamiyana and 38 in Tanda Medical College in the past two months.
Government investing Rs 3,000 crore in the health sector, including smart labs.
Current fee for robotic surgery in special wards is Rs 50,000, with potential reduction.
50% of surgeons in Tanda have been trained for robotic surgery.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- What
- Introduction of robotic surgery in medical colleges
- When
- By January 2026
- Where
- Hamirpur, Nerchowk, IGMC Shimla
- Why
- To provide AIIMS Delhi-standard healthcare and reduce patient charges
- Locations
- Hamirpur, Nerchowk, IGMC Shimla
- Investment
- Rs 3,000 crore
- Surgeries Performed
- 78 in Chamiyana, 38 in Tanda
- Current Fee
- Rs 50,000 for special wards
- Training Progress
- 50% of surgeons trained in Tanda