In December 2025, Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), along with Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister (CM), Dr Mohan Yadav, laid the foundation stones for India’s first medical colleges under the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model in the tribal-dominated districts of Dhar (MP) and Betul (MP).
- What? Foundation Laid for India’s First PPP-model medical colleges
- Where? Dhar and Betul districts, MP
- By Whom? Union Minister JP Nadda (MoHFW) and MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav
- Implementers: Private foundations partnered with State Government; linked to existing district hospitals
- Planned Colleges: Four in total – Dhar, Betul, Katni, and Panna
- Dhar College: Rs.260 crore; partner – Swami Vivekananda Shiksha Dham Foundation
- Betul College: Approximate outlay Rs.300 crore
India’s First PPP-Model Medical Colleges
Scope: They are part of four planned PPP-based medical colleges in MP: Dhar, Betul, Katni, and Panna, linked to existing district hospitals to enhance healthcare services.
PPP Model: Under the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer (DBFOT) framework, the State Government provides land and administrative oversight, while private partners construct and manage academic and clinical infrastructure.
District Hospital Linkage: The colleges will be connected to existing district hospitals, which will be upgraded to meet National Medical Commission (NMC) standards while remaining under state administration.
Dhar College: Dhar Medical College spans 25 acres, costs Rs 260 crore, and is partnered with Swami Vivekananda Shiksha Dham Foundation.
Betul : The medical college in Betul is expected to be constructed at an approximate cost of Rs. 300 crore.
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