Surkhet Medical College project shrinks to mere paper announcement
Summary
The Surkhet Medical College project remains stalled nine years after announcement due to lack of a Detailed Project Report and budget issues, while the Karnali Province government pursues a separate plan to upgrade the Province Hospital into a health sciences academy.
Key Points
- The Surkhet Medical College project has been stalled for nine years without a Detailed Project Report due to budget constraints.
- Over Rs 42.7 million have been spent by the project office since 2019, but the Detailed Project Report proposal was recently rejected.
- The federal government plans to dissolve the Surkhet Medical College project office from fiscal year 2026/27, creating uncertainty about future project management.
- Karnali Province government plans to develop the Province Hospital into an academy of health sciences with phased expansion, but foundational steps remain incomplete.
