The Union Health Ministry has given its approval for establishing Ladakh's first medical college, set to operate from the academic year 2027-28. This move is part of a broader initiative to enhance technical and professional education opportunities within the region.
The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has approved the setting up of Ladakh’s first medical college, which will be made operational from the academic year 2027-28. This development was announced by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, VK Saxena, who described it as a historic milestone for the region.
Mr. Saxena highlighted that this decision fulfills a long-standing desire of the people of Ladakh. He emphasized that the establishment of this medical college would provide ample opportunities for the youth of Ladakh to pursue high-quality medical education locally, thereby significantly enhancing the long-term healthcare infrastructure across the region.
Additionally, the Leh Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court was inaugurated by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on the 18th of this month. This court is part of a broader initiative to enhance legal services in the region. Furthermore, the central government has already approved the setting up of campuses of IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology) and IIM (Indian Institutes of Management) Jammu in Leh.
Mr Saxena expressed that the objective behind these initiatives is to ensure that the youth of the region get the best technical and professional education without having to move out to places outside the Union Territory, thereby strengthening the overall educational ecosystem in Ladakh.
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Akashvani News
