The announcement to grant autonomous status to VSS Medical College and Hospital, was made by the CM during his Sambalpur visit on Wednesday. Health Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak was also present at the occasion when the Sambalpur MLAs, student union leaders, NAC chairman, Vice chairman and Chairman State Social Welfare Board greeted CM Naveen Patnaik at his residence yesterday.
The people of Sambalpur district have also welcomed the announcement and expressed their gratitude to BJD Government led by CM Naveen Patnaik for fulfilling the aspirations of people in the district.