India, June 8 -- In a major boost to healthcare infrastructure in Mayurbhanj and northern Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday inaugurated a 650-bed teaching hospital at the Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College, Baripada.

Constructed at an estimated cost of 258 crore, the state-of-the-art facility is expected to significantly strengthen healthcare services not only in Mayurbhanj but across northern Odisha and adjoining regions.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the new hospital would benefit residents of Mayurbhanj as well as people from neighbouring districts, other states, and tribal-dominated areas. He expressed confidence the medical college would play a vital role in improving community health, mat...