Centre did not sanction single medical college in Telangana, says Health Minister T Harish Rao

Health Minister T Harish Rao alleged that while 157 medical colleges have been sanctioned in the country by the centre, not a single college has been sanctioned inTelangana.

While addressing the press conference at Hyderabad, he said, “In 70 years of united AP rule, three colleges were established but in seven years we got 17 colleges. We were able to get 12 new colleges in seven years. Eight medical colleges are being established in this academic year.”

Chief MinisterKCRsanctioned 510 crores for each medical college. A total of Rs 4,080 crore has been sanctioned so far,” he stated.