Uma Nath Singh Autonomous State Medical College

Uma Nath Singh Autonomous State Medical College (formerly Government Medical College, Janupur) is a state medical college located near Jaunpur in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] It is situated in Karanjakala block of Jaunpur district which is on Shahganj Road, connecting Jaunpur to Shahganj. The foundation stone was laid on 24 September 2014.

Uma Nath Singh Autonomous State Medical College
TypeMedical college
Established2014
Location
Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
,
India
Websiteasmcjaunpur.edu.in

History

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The foundation stone of the Government Medical College, in Jaunpur was laid by Akhilesh Yadav, a former chief-minister of Uttar Pradesh, on 25 September 2014.[2]

In September 2019, the Government of Uttar Pradesh had decided to form a autonomous society that could run the college.[3] In July 2021, Yogi Adityanath announced the name of college to be changed to Umanath Singh Medical College.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "IPL: Vindoo Dara Singh arrested for links with betting mafia".
  2. ^ "CM lays foundation for Jaunpur Medical college, to be completed by 2017". Web India. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Autonomous society to run Jaunpur Medical College, says UP government". Hindustan Times. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Yogi announces names of nine new medical colleges". Hindustan Times. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.

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