On schedule:Adoor Prakash, MLA, on Sunday, reviewing the progress of the work on the proposed Government Medical College in Konni. After reviewing the progress of work on the medical college complex at Perinjottackal in Konni on Sunday, Mr. Prakash told The Hindu that he was hopeful of starting MBBS course at the medical college in the next academic year itself. 167 crore costThe medical college complex with a total plinth area of 3 lakh sq ft is estimated to cost Rs.167 crore. He said NABARD has sanctioned Rs 13 crore for setting up a drinking water treatment plant for the medical college. The work on the 300-bed hospital adjoining the medical college too was fast under way.

Source: The Hindu July 04, 2016 00:10 UTC