Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the state's first science college will be built in Hamirpur at an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore. He made the announcement while speaking at the annual function of Netaji Subhash Chander Bose Government Postgraduate Degree College in the district on Friday.
The Chief Minister said 80 kanals of land have been identified for the college, and Rs 20 crore has already been released for the project. He also announced that an Allied and Healthcare College and an AIIMS-level Ayurvedic institute will be established on 74 acres of land in the same area.
Science College and Healthcare Institutes in Hamirpur
According to ThePrint, the Chief Minister said the state government's priorities are to ensure qualitative improvement in the education and health sectors. He added that diagnostic facilities are being strengthened in health institutions so that diseases can be detected at an early stage.
The announcement covers three major projects in Hamirpur:
- The state's first science college at a cost of Rs 100 crore
- An Allied and Healthcare College
- An AIIMS-level Ayurvedic institute
As reported by The Times of India, the Chief Minister's announcement covers science, healthcare, and ayurvedic institutes in Hamirpur, marking a significant development for the district.
Government Focus on Education and Health Sectors
The Chief Minister emphasized that improving education and health services is a top priority for the state government. He said the new institutions will help strengthen these sectors and provide better opportunities for students and patients in the region.
According to Big News Network, the announcement was made during the annual function of the college, where the Chief Minister detailed the plans for these new institutions in Hamirpur.
"The state government's priorities are to ensure qualitative improvement in the education and health sectors." — Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, as reported by ThePrint
Our Take: A Step Forward for Hamirpur's Development
This announcement is a clear signal that the state government is serious about spreading quality education and healthcare beyond the major cities. Hamirpur, which has long been known for producing educated professionals, will now have its own science college — the first in the state.
To put it plainly, the combination of a science college, a healthcare college, and an AIIMS-level Ayurvedic institute on 74 acres creates a solid education and health hub in one district. The release of Rs 20 crore upfront shows the project is moving quickly, not just sitting on paper.
In our view, the real test will be in execution. Announcing projects is one thing; delivering them on time and with quality is another. But if these institutions come up as planned, Hamirpur could become a model for how smaller districts can get access to top-tier education and healthcare facilities.
For students in the region, this means they may no longer need to travel far for science education or specialized healthcare training. For patients, the AIIMS-level Ayurvedic institute could bring advanced treatment options closer to home.