Ladakh's first medical college to become operational in 2027-28

Srinagar, Oct 20 (UNI) Ladakh's first medical college in Leh is set to become operational from the academic year 2027-28, following approval from the union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena said. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said the ministry had granted a one-time relaxation from the requirement of completing 80 per cent of the infrastructure before initiating recruitment of faculty and support staff. He thanked union Health Minister J P Nadda for taking cognisance of his request and approving the relaxation, which will allow the administration to begin preparatory…