Uma Nath Singh Autonomous State Medical College Explained

Uma Nath Singh Autonomous State Medical College
Established:	2014
City:	Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
Country:	India
Type:	Medical college

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

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]

Notes and References

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