Cuttack, Nov 26 : SCB Medical college and Hospital will take its place as one of the top
institutions of the country in medical care and health education, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said today.
Addressing the platinum celebration of the medical college through video conferencing,
Mr.Patnaik said that the number of lives saved by this institution and its Alumni is unmatched.
The service rendered to humanity by SCB is unparalleled and particularly to the people of
Odisha.
Mr.Patnaik said, “It is my dream to see SCB transforming into an AIIMS PLUS Institution,
to have cutting edge technology in medical services and to provide the best that modern
medical science can provide.”
The Chief minister said, “We shall provide the best in SCB .It is my dream that nobody from
Odisha should be forced to go outside for better medical treatment.
“For 75 years, the SCB has supported us – now it is our turn to give it back.” Mr.Patnaik said
Odisha, he said is today known for many glorious achievements. But there was a time when
Odisha was not so well known. But even in those times – a beacon of excellence – the “Bada Daktarkhana” stood out – known for its professionalism for quality and affordable health care
both for the rich and the poor, for the commitment of the doctors.
Welcoming thousands of former students who are here to celebrate the most glorious moments
of their life – their college years, the Chief Minister said that the Alumni of SCB have been the ambassadors of Odisha in every corner of the world – from Manhattan to Tokyo – Odia Doctors
from SCB have carried the ethos of selfless service across the country and the world.
Mr.Patnaik offered his tributes to Maharaja Sri Rama Chandra Bhanja Deo who was instrumental
in the growth of this institution.
During the function, the Chief Minister unveiled the Platinum Jubilee Monument and released a compendium.
