India, Feb. 11 -- In a significant development for Odisha's healthcare education, the eagerly awaited medical colleges in Talcher and Phulbani will welcome their first cohort of students in the upcoming academic session. This was announced by the state's Health Minister, Mukesh Mahaling, amid efforts to enhance medical education infrastructure in the region.

During his recent visit to Kandhamal district, Minister Mahaling conducted a thorough inspection of the construction site for the medical college and hospital located in Tilkapada, Phulbani. He instructed the teams involved to speed up the completion of building work to ensure readiness for the upcoming student intake.

The construction work is reportedly in its final phase. The Mi...