By Deepak Bisht
Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand:
A long-cherished dream of Rudraprayag district is finally becoming a reality. The district’s first nursing college has been completed and is expected to begin its first academic session next year, marking a major milestone in the region’s educational and healthcare infrastructure.
Located in Kothagi village of Talla Nagpur area, the nursing college has been constructed at a cost of 20.44 crore. The project aims to provide better access to medical and nursing education for students, especially those from remote mountainous areas.
Modern Infrastructure Ready Under Phase 1
The construction agency Bridge Construction Corporation Limited (BRIDCUL) has completed all major works under Phase 1 as per the approved plan.
Key facilities now fully ready include:
Administrative building
Academic block
Boys’ and girls’ hostels
Essential institutional infrastructure
Only landscaping, pathway development, and final finishing work remain, which are expected to be completed by the end of this year.
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Foundation Laid in 2022
The foundation stone of the nursing college was laid in November 2022 by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
The project has been envisioned as a significant step toward:
Expanding healthcare education in hilly regions
Creating local opportunities for students
Reducing migration for professional courses
It is also considered a dream project of local MLA Bharat Singh Chaudhary, reflecting strong regional demand for such an institution.
Campus Highlights and Facilities
Spread across approximately 3 hectares, the campus is equipped with modern amenities designed to support both academic and residential needs.
Boys’ Hostel
Capacity: 12 beds
Facilities include:
Reading room
Dining hall
Kitchen
Warden room
Visitor room
Office and storage rooms
Toilets and essential utilities
Girls’ Hostel
Capacity: 48 beds
Structure:
Ground floor: 7 rooms
First floor: 17 rooms
Facilities include:
Reading and dining rooms
Warden and visitor rooms
First aid room
Additional essential amenities
Academic Block Designed for 240 Students
The academic building is built to accommodate 240 students and includes:
Spacious classrooms
Computer lab
Library
Faculty rooms
Principal’s office
Five Head of Department (HOD) cabins
Staff room
Advanced Training Facilities
The second floor houses specialized learning spaces such as:
Multipurpose hall
Pre-clinical science lab
Nursing foundation lab
Medical-surgical lab
Student common room
Final Touches Underway
According to Project Manager Sanjay Jain (BRIDCUL), most construction work has been completed on schedule. Only finishing work remains, which will be completed soon by the concerned departments.
A Historic Moment for Rudraprayag
Local residents and public representatives have termed the completion of the nursing college as a historic achievement for the district.
This institution is expected to:
Open new career pathways in healthcare
Empower youth from remote areas
Provide greater opportunities for girls in professional education
Strengthen the region’s healthcare ecosystem
The completion of Rudraprayag’s first nursing college is more than just an infrastructure milestone—it represents hope, opportunity, and progress for the entire region. As the college prepares to welcome its first batch of students, it is set to become a key center for nursing education in Uttarakhand’s hill districts.