Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards strengthening medical education in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday gave approval for the creation of 70 new posts in Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Science and Research (VIMSAR) Nursing College in Burla and SCB Nursing College in Cuttack.
According to a release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, 24 teaching posts and seven ministerial staff posts have been created in VIMSAR nursing college. The teaching posts include one principal, one vice-principal, one professor, three associate professors, eight lecturer and 10 tutor posts
The Chief Minister also approved for creation of 32 teaching posts and seven ministerial staff at SCB Nursing College in Cuttack. The teaching posts include one principal, one vice-principal, one professor, four associate professors, six lecturers and 19 tutors, the release said.