LUCKNOW, Feb. 11 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said a 250-bed level-1 trauma centre would be set up near the Agra-Lucknow Expressway under the Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai (Etawah). The facility will ensure high-quality and timely medical care to victims of road accidents and other emergencies.

Chairing the second meeting of the university's Board of governors in his capacity as chancellor, the chief minister said, "The proposed trauma centre will be operated by the university. The expressway is located about 10 kilometres away from the university campus, due to which valuable time is lost in treating accident victims."

Keeping in mind the healthcare needs of rural areas, Yogi directed the establis...