CM inaugurated an interactive and dynamic website for SCB MCH and the portal for SCBIANS.
Bhubaneswar(Kalinga Voice) : Chief Minister Sri Naveen Patnaik inaugurated an interactive and dynamic website for SCB Medical College and Hospital and the portal for SCB Alumni Association (SCBIANS). Expressing his delight that SCB MCH would now have a world-class digital presence through its website and a formal alumni association, Chief Minister said that Government has initiated the process of transformation under 5-T initiative to make it a world class institute with an eco-system that will attract everyone.
Chief Minister further said “SCB Medical College is a shining example of medical care for the poor and the needy. It is also the cradle of great medical talents. SCB is one of the oldest medical institutions in the country, even older than many medical institutions in the world, with a glorious history of serving humanity for over 76 years. During the current COVID-19 crisis, it has helped build institutional capacity for the entire State.
To the common man in the remotest parts of the State it is “BADA Medical the ultimate hope . True to its name in the folklore, it has served millions over the last 76 years and an astounding 17 million in the last decade. Every day, more than 20 thousand people come here for their medical needs. Government has initiated the process of transformation under 5T initiative to make it a world-class institute and Ecosystem that will attract everyone to come back and work in SCB. The millennium city of Cuttack is not just a city, it is seen as a sacred space.And SCB Medical College has played a key role in the creation of this sacred space.”
Highly praising the leadership of this institution CM said ” The leadership of the SCBMCH has come forward to build a stronger bond with thousands of alumni members who have branched out globally to spread its message of service. These great doctors are an inspiration to all of us to serve humanity with their knowledge and skills.Many of them will return to build a greater future for this great institution.They will all have a major role to play in the transformation of SCB into a world class institution . In today’s digital world, the state-of-the-art website will significantly enhance the stature and the service delivery capability of our own “BADA Medical .
Health and Family Welfare Minister, Sri Naba Kisore Das, Chief Secretary Sri Asit Tripathy, Chief Advisor to Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri R. Balkrishnan, Development Commissioner Sri Suresh Chandra Mohapatra, Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department Sri Paradeepta Kumar Mohapatra were present while Secretary to Chief Minister (5-T) Sri V.K. Pandian coordinated the programme.