Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the annual function of the students’ Parliament at Dr. Abhin Chandra Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital in Bhubaneswar as the chief guest today.
During the event, he laid the foundation stone for a new emergency unit and announced the establishment of a Homoeopathic Research & Analysis Department at the college. Additionally, the CM inaugurated a blood donation camp, emphasising the importance of healthcare initiatives.
In his address, CM Majhi praised the contributions of the medical college in popularising homoeopathic education and treatment across Odisha. He highlighted its significance as a prestigious institution that has been promoting education, research, and training for the past 56 years, producing many reputed doctors.
A key aspect of the college’s uniqueness is its homoeopathic medicine manufacturing unit, which supplies medicines to various hospitals. CM Majhi lauded this initiative, acknowledging its crucial role in Odisha’s healthcare system.
The Odisha government is consistently working towards the development of the healthcare sector. Research indicates that approximately 15% of India’s AYUSH economy is driven by homoeopathic treatment. Currently, Odisha has four government-run homoeopathic medical colleges and 562 government homoeopathic dispensaries that serve the public.
Furthering AYUSH healthcare advancements, the state government has decided to establish three integrated AYUSH hospitals in Dhenkanal, Berhampur, and Balasore. CM Majhi also highlighted that ₹23,635 crore has been allocated in the state budget for healthcare development, representing more than 8% of the total budget. This significant investment underscores Odisha’s commitment to healthcare reforms.
Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, more than one crore citizens in Odisha now have access to over 29,000 government and private hospitals across India, ensuring quality treatment for all.
Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling emphasised the role of homoeopathic treatment in improving Odisha’s healthcare landscape. He commended the students of Dr. Abhin Chandra Homoeopathic Medical College for further promoting this credible medical practice. He also mentioned that the double-engine government (central and state) is undertaking strong initiatives to improve healthcare infrastructure across Odisha.
The grand event was attended by notable dignitaries, including MLA Babu Singh, Odisha Health Secretary Smt. Ashwathi S, Padma Shri Dr. Ashok Mohapatra, and distinguished speakers like Dr. L.K. Nanda. Dr. Pushpanjali Patra, the principal of the medical college, delivered the welcome speech, while Student Parliament President Lipak Mohapatra presented the report, and General Secretary Soumya Darshan Swain extended the vote of thanks.
