Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav laid the foundation stone for the state’s first Medicity in Ujjain, a project estimated to cost ₹592 crore. The ceremony, held on Thursday evening, also marked the groundbreaking for a new medical college within the Medicity complex.
Dr. Yadav highlighted that the initiative would transform Ujjain into a high-tech medical hub in central India, significantly enhancing the city’s healthcare infrastructure. He further announced the state’s ambitious plan to establish 50 medical colleges, with 17 government medical colleges currently operational, eight under construction, and 13 private medical colleges already functioning.
The Chief Minister shared that tenders have been issued for 12 additional medical colleges, which will be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Madhya Pradesh, he stated, is emerging as a leader in the expansion of medical education and healthcare facilities in India.
Dr. Yadav credited the Union Government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their contributions to advancing medical services and education, noting that the concept of Medicity aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision of offering integrated healthcare solutions within a single campus.
As reported by thestatesman, the proposed Medicity in Ujjain will feature a medical college, nursing and paramedical services, research centers, and residential facilities for doctors, specialists, and staff. The Chief Minister emphasized the state government’s dedication to providing world-class modern medical services while promoting holistic health and medicine through AYUSH initiatives.
Reflecting on the state’s progress over the past two decades, Dr. Yadav noted that Madhya Pradesh had only five medical colleges in 2004-05, a number that has now grown to 17 operational institutions, with eight more under construction.
Dr. Yadav also underscored the importance of Medicity for Ujjain, a city that sees a massive influx of visitors, especially during the Simhastha period when an estimated 15 crore people are expected to visit. Even during regular times, Ujjain hosts around 5 to 7 crore travelers annually, making the development of advanced medical facilities vital for the region.