India, April 30 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack will be upgraded to the level of AIIMS++, making it a centre of excellence in healthcare and medical education.

The decision came after a review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Tuesday to assess the ongoing redevelopment projects of government medical colleges and hospitals across the state.

As per the review, the redevelopment of SCB Medical College is currently underway with an investment of 4,474.49 crore. The project is targeted to be completed by June 2026. After the completion of the first phase, the bed capacity will increase to 3,796. The Chief Minister has directed that the institution be developed ...