Lack of clean water, unreliable electricity, faculty shortage and poor hospital services raise serious concerns over medical education standards in Haryana
Medical students at Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College, Chhainsa have brought to light severe infrastructure and academic deficiencies, prompting the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) to seek urgent intervention from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
According to FAIMA, the institution—approved by the NMC in 2020 and operational since 2022—has failed to meet even basic standards required for a functional medical college. Students have reported lack of access to clean drinking water and inconsistent electricity supply, making conditions particularly difficult amid extreme heat.
Basic Facilities Missing, Students Forced to Adapt
Students claim that the absence of clean drinking water has forced them to purchase water online, highlighting the lack of a permanent solution. Frequent power outages and faulty electrical systems in classrooms and hostels continue to disrupt academic activities and daily life.
Despite repeated complaints to the college administration, including the Dean and Director, no substantial corrective action has been taken.
Hospital Services Weak, Clinical Exposure Affected
FAIMA’s letter pointed out that hospital services attached to the college remain inadequate. While OPD services have started, patient inflow is reportedly very low, and IPD services are still non-functional.
The shortage of essential medicines in the hospital pharmacy has further reduced patient retention, directly impacting clinical learning opportunities for students.
Faculty Shortage Impacts Academic Quality
The association highlighted that key departments such as General Medicine, Radiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Psychiatry lack adequate faculty, with some departments reportedly having none.
Other departments are severely understaffed, leading to irregular teaching schedules and compromised academic training for students.
Repeated Inspections, No Improvement
FAIMA stated that multiple inspections by the NMC and the affiliating university have repeatedly identified these deficiencies. However, little to no progress has been made, raising concerns that inspections are being treated as procedural formalities rather than enforcement mechanisms.
Failing to Meet Even Basic Healthcare Standards
Despite being designated as a government medical college and tertiary care center under the Haryana government, the institution reportedly fails to match even the minimum standards of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) or Community Health Centres (CHCs).
The 2022 batch, being the first cohort, is facing the brunt of these systemic failures, affecting their education, clinical competence, and future careers.
FAIMA Demands Immediate Action
FAIMA has urged the NMC to take strict and time-bound action, including:
- Immediate re-inspection by an independent panel
- Rapid rectification of infrastructure and academic deficiencies
- Recruitment of adequate qualified faculty
- Operationalisation of IPD services and strengthening of OPD
- Ensuring uninterrupted electricity and water supply
- Fixing accountability of responsible authorities
Students Speak Out
Students expressed frustration over continued inaction, stating that repeated complaints have been ignored and promises by authorities remain unfulfilled. They also questioned the effectiveness of inspections, alleging that identified issues remain unresolved after every review.
The situation has sparked wider concerns over regulatory oversight and the quality of medical education in newly established government institutions.
