Land for a medical college in Hathras, an unserved district
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What happened
- The UP Cabinet approved transfer of 6.675 hectares at Sasni, Hathras, to the Medical Education Department for a proposed medical college [UP Cabinet].
- The note says 80 government or private medical colleges run in 60 districts of the state [UP Cabinet].
Background
- The government’s priority is to open medical colleges in districts that have none [UP Cabinet].
Why it matters
- “One district, one medical college” is the aim; Hathras was one of the gaps.
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How to use this in Mains
- Use the 60-district figure to show how far the medical college network has spread and what remains.
Quotable data point80 medical colleges in 60 districts of UP [UP Cabinet, 8 Apr 2025].
UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 8 April 2025 (Hindi PDF)
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS-VI: health infrastructure in UP.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPPCS
As per the UP Cabinet note of April 2025, medical colleges exist in how many UP districts?
Answer (b) & explanation
Source: as cited in this article.
Official source: UP Information Dept: Cabinet decisions, 8 April 2025 (Hindi PDF)
facts from cited sources only; numbers machine-checked against source text; faculty review pending