Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Uttarakhand Advances Proposals for Super-Speciality Hospital and Paramedical College
Uttarakhand wants to build a special hospital for people with serious illnesses.
It also wants to start a college to train paramedical workers.
The Union Health Ministry is studying both proposals.
The projects would come under Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said this could improve healthcare and medical education in the state.
He also spoke about respecting and empowering women around Raksha Bandhan.
The state offers women opportunities in jobs, business and self-employment.
Women will be allowed to travel free on Uttarakhand Transport Corporation buses on August 28 and 29.
The Union Health Ministry is examining Uttarakhand’s proposals for a super-speciality hospital and a paramedical college.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda informed Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami that both proposals were sent to relevant divisions for examination.
Both institutions are proposed under Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University.
The hospital would provide advanced treatment for complex illnesses, while the college would train paramedical personnel.
Dhami also highlighted women’s empowerment measures, including 30% horizontal reservation and free bus travel on August 28 and 29.
- Who
- The Uttarakhand government, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and Union Health Minister JP Nadda are involved.
- What
- The Union Health Ministry is examining proposals for a super-speciality hospital and a paramedical college in Uttarakhand.
- When
- The proposals are currently under departmental examination; free bus travel for women is scheduled for August 28 and 29 during Raksha Bandhan.
- Where
- The proposed institutions would be established in Uttarakhand under Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University.
- Why
- The initiatives aim to expand advanced treatment facilities, train paramedical workers, and strengthen the state’s healthcare system.
- Proposed institutions
- A super-speciality hospital and a paramedical college
- Reviewing authority
- The Union Health Ministry’s concerned divisions
- Proposed university
- Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University
- Hospital purpose
- Treatment for serious and complex diseases
- College purpose
- Training paramedical personnel and technical healthcare staff
- Women’s reservation
- 30% horizontal reservation in government services
- Free bus travel
- Women will receive free travel on Uttarakhand Transport Corporation buses on August 28 and 29