Lucknow, Sept. 11 -- Following the unprecedented expansion of medical education in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath Government has proposed 65 projects worth around Rs 1,606.83 crore at various medical colleges and institutions across the state to further strengthen the infrastructure and healthcare facilities available to patients. Of these, 44 projects worth around Rs. 1,400.70 crore involve foundation laying, while 21 projects worth around Rs. 206.13 crore involve inauguration.

Officials here on Friday said that a key feature of these projects is that the government's focus is not limited to constructing new buildings alone. In line with the increased seats in medical colleges, facilities ranging from hostels, lecture theatres, and ex...