J P Nadda inaugurates government medical colleges in Sheopur and Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
Union Health Minister J P Nadda inaugurated new Government Medical Colleges in Sheopur and Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, on 25 August 2025, along with several health initiatives.
Summary
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated new Government Medical Colleges in Sheopur and Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, on 25 August 2025, in the presence of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav. Agreements were signed to establish four new medical colleges in the state in Public–Private Partnership (PPP) mode with Union Health Ministry support. Other initiatives included distribution of 8 lakh Vay Vandana PVC cards, the 'Ayushman Sakhi' smart chatbot, the 'Asha Samvaad' platform for direct interaction with ASHA workers, and the announcement of 1 crore screenings under the Swasthya Yakrit Mission (Healthy Liver Mission).
Key facts
- Date
- 25 Aug 2025
- New colleges
- Government Medical Colleges, Sheopur and Singrauli (MP)
- PPP
- Agreements for four new medical colleges in MP under PPP mode
- Vay Vandana
- 8 lakh PVC cards distributed
- Digital
- 'Ayushman Sakhi' chatbot; 'Asha Samvaad' platform
- Swasthya Yakrit Mission
- 1 crore screenings milestone
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Union Health Minister J P Nadda inaugurated new Government Medical Colleges in which two districts of Madhya Pradesh on 25 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sheopur and Singrauli
J P Nadda inaugurated new Government Medical Colleges in Sheopur and Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, on 25 August 2025.
The Swasthya Yakrit Mission, which announced a milestone of 1 crore screenings in Madhya Pradesh in August 2025, relates to the health of which organ?
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Correct answer: D — Liver
Swasthya Yakrit Mission is the Healthy Liver Mission; its milestone of 1 crore screenings was formally announced at the event.