Uttarakhand’s Health Drive: CM Dhami Unveils New Projects and Eyes a Super‑Speciality Hospital

Dehradun, Oct 20 2026 – In a modest ceremony that blended prayers to Goddess Saraswati with a ribbon‑cutting, Uttarakhand’s chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami marked the inauguration of five new health‑infrastructure projects totaling ₹20.55 crore.

The trio of flagship ventures – together worth ₹20.21 crore – were unveiled on the campus of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University, while two smaller facilities, each valued at ₹34 lakh, were also opened.

Dhami used the occasion to stress the state’s commitment to medical education. “Our university is the cradle where tomorrow’s doctors, nurses and paramedics are moulded,” he said, gesturing toward the sprawling campus.

Perhaps the most ambitious item on the agenda is a proposal for a super‑speciality hospital to be built within the university grounds. The plan has already been forwarded to the Union Health Ministry, and Dhami assured that the state will act swiftly once approval comes through.

Uttarakhand currently runs five government medical colleges, with two more under construction, and boasts nine nursing colleges plus three nursing schools. Specialized services are already being rolled out at the colleges in Dehradun, Haldwani and Srinagar, making advanced care a little nearer for ordinary citizens.

Other marquee projects include a modern cancer institute in Haldwani and an AIIMS satellite centre in Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar – a combined investment of roughly ₹351 crore. Meanwhile, district hospitals and community health centres are being upgraded, and tele‑medicine platforms along with helicopter ambulances are being introduced to bridge the distance in remote valleys.

On the employment front, Dhami announced fresh recruitment drives for doctors, nursing officers and paramedics, while also highlighting overseas opportunities. In 2023, sixty Uttarakhand youths secured jobs in Japan; by 2025, thirteen found placements in Germany after learning the local language, a success story he illustrated with Sapna Rana’s journey.

To safeguard these prospects, the state has introduced a stringent anti‑cheating act aimed at keeping recruitment exams fair and transparent. The health ministry, headed by Subodh Uniyal, echoed Dhami’s optimism, noting that stronger training centres and better facilities will pave the way for a healthier, more prosperous Uttarakhand.