Not right time for GMC autonomy, says Rane

Team Herald

PANJIM: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday ruled out autonomy to Goa Medical College (GMC) citing that it is not the right time for it.

The minister, however, said the government is in talks with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to set up their facility in Goa. “This is not the right time to give autonomy to GMC as a lot of things in the facility are being monitored by me and Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. Goa government has decided to focus on improving facilities at  Goa Medical College ,” Rane said.

He added, “We are also looking at having another AIMS in Goa. That will be an autonomous institution. Goa government will provide land to AIMS to set up their facility here.” He also said the government is working towards having more hospitals in the State.

On his priorities, Rane said, “We have to put  Goa Medical College  on track. I will amend Deen Dayal Swasthya

 Seva Yojana (DDSSY) so that more benefits can be provided to the people. We are also trying to get additional doctors and also more cardiac ambulances.”

He said all sub health centres would be made active with doctors who would visit them on a weekly basis.