Punjab to have 16 new medical colleges in 5 years: CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Tuesday announced that the government would build 16 new medical colleges in the next five years, taking the number of government medical colleges in the state to 25. He also said it would transform the state into a hub of healthcare and medical education.

After dedicating a newly-built mother and child care government hospital at Jagraon in Ludhiana district, Mann said the government was looking to improve healthcare infrastructure across the state for providing state-of-the-art medical treatment and diagnostic services to people.

“During the run-up to the elections, we promised quality healthcare to the public. We are leaving no stone unturned for this noble cause,” said Mann.