Uttar Pradesh State PCS

• 22 Sep 2021

Medical College in Bijnor

Why in News

• On September 21, 2021, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation stone of a new medical college in Bijnor, fulfilling the long standing demand of the local people.

Key Points

• Announcing the name Mahatma Vidur of this medical college to be built at a cost of Rs 281 crore, the Chief Minister said that this medical college would be ready in 18 months.
• On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that after the formation of this medical college, the youth of Bijnor would not have to travel to Delhi, Lucknow and Meerut for medical studies. In addition, it will provide modern healthcare to a large population of Bijnor and its surrounding areas.