Rajasthan
Marwar Medical University Bill-2023 passed by voice vote
- 21 Jul 2023
- 2 min read
Why in News?
On July 20, 2023, the Marwar Medical University Bill-2023 was passed by voice vote after discussion in the Rajasthan Assembly.
Key Points:
- Medical and Health Minister Parsadi Lal Meena, while replying to the discussion on this bill, said that with the opening of Marwar Medical University in Jodhpur, patients of western Rajasthan will get better medical facilities near them.
- The Medical and Health Minister said that the state government is continuously expanding medical facilities and services in the state by establishing medical colleges. During the tenure of the present government, 16 medical colleges have been started and medical colleges will also be started in Dausa, Bundi, Karauli, Alwar and Hanumangarh districts this year. The state government is also opening medical colleges in three districts - Jalore, Pratapgarh and Rajsamand from its own financial resources.
- A financial sanction of Rs 500 crore has been given for the early operation of Marwar Medical University in Jodhpur and posts have also been created.
- He said that MBBS seats in the state will also increase from 750 to 3,230. He said that doctors have been appointed at every first aid centre and community medical centre.
- Earlier, the House rejected the proposal to know the public opinion of the bill.
