Karaikal to get new medical college soon

Updated on: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Tuesday said a new medical college and hospital would be set up here under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model soon.

Speaking at a function organised by the Wakf Board yesterday, Rangaswamy said the Government was keen on improving the healthcare facilities in the town.

"With a view to improve the healthcare facilities in the district, a new medical college and hospital will be set up under PPP model. We are holding talks with four institutions interested in the project. Foundation stone for the new medical college will be laid in two months," he said.

He said the Government would allot funds for executing the development projects in Karaikal after the end of the budget session.

Rangasamy also distributed prizes to the toppers in SSLC and HSC public examination.

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