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PM to virtually open 300-bed PGI satellite centre in Sangrur on Feb 25
According to PGI, the establishment of these satellite centres of PGIMER in Sangrur and Ferozepur in Punjab will help reach out to the underserved population in the far-flung areas through community outreach activities and by leveraging digital health care infrastructure.
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 08:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Seven years on, BBAU satellite centre in U.P.’s Amethi yet to gain foothold
The satellite centre of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, has been struggling to attract students since its establishment seven years ago. The centre, set up to uplift education in the region, currently has less than 500 students against its capacity of over 1,000. Issues such as limited hostel capacity, lack of accommodation facilities, and transportation challenges have hindered its progress. The centre offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various disciplines and is seeking funding for further development.
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 10:03 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Construction of Ferozepur PGI satellite centre to begin in December: Jakhar
The much-hyped PGI satellite centre was approved in 2013 by the UPA government to boost healthcare facilities in the border region
Published on Sep 26, 2023 01:08 AM IST
Gaurav Sagar Bhaskar, Ferozepur
OPD services at PGI’s Una satellite centre likely by March 2024
The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research's satellite centre in Una is set to have its own out-patient department (OPD) block by March 2024. This will provide specialty services under one roof and prevent patient referral to PGIMER.
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 04:01 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh