CMC development works unsatisfactory: JSB
Source: Chronicle News Service / Kaimuanthang Mangte

CCpur, March 06 2024: The Joint Students' Body (JSB), Churachandpur joint secretary Samuel Taithul contended that construction of permanent structures of Churachandpur Medical College (CMC) at Mata village remains unsatisfactory and lags behind project schedule.

A team of JSB inspected building construction of the CMC and ongoing classes for medical students at the temporary centre operational from Head Quarter Veng on Tuesday.

Informing media persons about the inspection oh Wednesday, Samuel Taithul said that with exception of the foundation level the pace of construction remains unsatisfactory as a whole.

Stating that sluggish construction activities contradicts efforts and contribution of many student bodies for establishment of the permanent structures of the medical college in Mata area, Samuel also alleged sub-standard conduct of classes and inconveniences caused to the doctor aspirants due to the recent internet shutdown in Churachandpur, which left students without any teacher and classes.

Citing sources, Samuel Taithul said that an amount of Rs 242.5 crore had been released by the Centre for construction of permanent structures for CMC but major portion of the project are yet to begin.

He also said that Keystone Infrastructure Private Limited (KIPL) was entrusted infrastructure construction of the CMC.

The secretary further pointed out that CMC was approved under Phase-III of the scheme for Establishment of New Medical College attached to district/referral hospital with the medical college inaugurated by Union home minister Amit Shah on January 6, 2023 .

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