Raipur Health Sciences VC Meet 2026: In the Health Sciences Vice Chancellor Meet-2026 held in Raipur, CM Vishnu Dev Sai gave a big update on health services, medical colleges, Ayushman Yojana and Medicity Hub. Emphasis was laid on strengthening the health infrastructure in the state.
Raipur Health VC Meet 2026: Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai addressed the “All India Health Sciences Vice Chancellors Meet-2026” organized at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and AYUSH University, Nava Raipur. He described it as a historic and proud occasion for the state. Describing Chhattisgarh as the maternal place of Lord Shri Ram, the Chief Minister welcomed the Vice Chancellors, academicians and students from across the country.
Innovation and exchange of ideas in health education
The Chief Minister said that this one-day conference will exchange new ideas in the field of health education and medicine. He expressed hope that the suggestions emanating from here will prove important for future policy making and better health services.
Rapid development in health sector in Chhattisgarh
The Chief Minister said that there has been a lot of improvement in health services in the state in the last two years. 5 new medical colleges are being built. 14 nursing colleges are under construction. 1 Homeopathy College is also being built. He said that healthy citizens are the foundation of developed Chhattisgarh, hence the government is continuously improving health services.
Relief to the poor from Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Referring to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said that under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, poor families are getting assistance up to Rs 5 lakh. He told that earlier people had to take loans for the treatment of serious diseases, but now the situation is changing rapidly.
Increasing diseases and new initiative “Arogya Mandir”
The Chief Minister said that diseases like diabetes and cancer are now increasing in rural areas also. To deal with these, the Central Government is taking initiatives like “Arogya Mandir”, through which people are being made aware about healthy lifestyle. Besides, a plan has also been made to establish three Ayurvedic AIIMS in the country.
Chhattisgarh rich in medicinal plants
He said that about 44% of the state is covered with forests, which is rich in medicinal plants. In this context, Hemchand Manjhi expressed pride in receiving Padma Shri and said that people from foreign countries also come to him for treatment.
Medicity Hub and Super Specialty Hospital Plan
The Chief Minister said that Medicity Hub is being developed in the capital region. A 5000 bed super specialty hospital will be built. World class health facilities will be available. He told that during his tenure many private hospitals have also been started in Raipur.
India’s ancient education and medical tradition
The Chief Minister said that India’s education and medical tradition has been very rich. Institutions like Nalanda University, Takshashila University and Vikramshila University are examples of this. Describing Ayurveda as Upveda of Rigveda, he described the feeling of “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah” as the core of Indian culture.
India’s achievements in Covid-19
Referring to India’s success during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chief Minister said that the country helped its citizens as well as other countries by producing three types of vaccines.
Appeal to doctors to maintain service and sensitivity
The Chief Minister said that the place of doctors in the society is after God. He appealed to the doctors to work with a spirit of service and sensitivity.
Health Minister’s address: Emphasis on technology and AI
Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal said that many challenges in the health sector have been resolved in the state. He informed that Hindi medium has been started in medical education. AI and technology will further improve health services. He also urged the doctors to work with sensitivity.
Expansion of health facilities and new schemes
The Health Minister informed that 5 medical colleges and 14 nursing colleges, 2 mental hospitals, 275 modern ambulances will be built. He told that from April 13, the campaign for health screening of 36 lakh people and making Ayushman cards will start in Sukma.
Statement of MP Brijmohan Aggarwal
MP Brijmohan Aggarwal said that Chhattisgarh will develop rapidly after the Naxal problem ends. He stressed on providing better health services to rural areas and said that the suggestions received from this conference will be sent to the Ministry of AYUSH.
Chief guest attending the program
Many dignitaries including MLA Inder Kumar Sahu, Purandar Mishra, Dr. Ved Prakash Mishra, Dr. Rajiv Sood and Vice Chancellor Dr. Pradeep Kumar Patra were present in this program.