Uma Nath Singh Autonomous State Medical College

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Uma Nath Singh Autonomous State Medical College
TypeMedical college
Established2014
Location
Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
,
India
Websiteasmcjaunpur.edu.in

Uma Nath Singh Autonomous State Medical College (formerly Government Medical College, Janupur) is a state medical college located near Jaunpur in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] It is situated in Karanjakala block of Jaunpur district which is on Shahganj Road, connecting Jaunpur to Shahganj. The foundation stone was laid on 24 September 2014.

History[edit]

The foundation stone of the Government Medical College, in Jaunpur was laid by Akhilesh Yadav, a former chief-minister of Uttar Pradesh, on 25 September 2014.[2]

In September 2019, the Government of Uttar Pradesh had decided to form a autonomous society that could run the college.[3] In July 2021, Yogi Adityanath announced the name of college to be changed to Umanath Singh Medical College.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "IPL: Vindoo Dara Singh arrested for links with betting mafia".
  2. ^ "CM lays foundation for Jaunpur Medical college, to be completed by 2017". Web India. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Autonomous society to run Jaunpur Medical College, says UP government". Hindustan Times. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Yogi announces names of nine new medical colleges". Hindustan Times. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.