HCEC Leh congratulates people of Ladakh on the approval of Rs. 785.61 Crore for Medical College and SNM Hospital Expansion
30/04/2025
Leh, April 30 (KIP)- Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the people of Ladakh on receiving in-principle approval for the establishment of a new Medical College at Spituk Pharka, Leh, and the expansion of Sonam Norboo Memorial (SNM) Hospital, with an estimated project cost of Rs. 785.61 crore. H’CEC Tashi Gyalson expressed profound gratitude to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, for this landmark approval and conveyed special thanks to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, and Hon’ble Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Shri J.P. Nadda for their visionary leadership and unwavering support towards fulfilling the long-standing aspiration of the people of Ladakh. He stated that the establishment of the Medical College and the expansion of SNM Hospital will not only enhance healthcare infrastructure in the region but also build local capacity, improve access to quality medical services, and create new avenues for medical education for aspiring students from Ladakh. This milestone marks a transformative step in the development of Ladakh’s healthcare and education sectors.