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Ranchi, June 19: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on the Hemant Soren-led state government over the deteriorating condition of the Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital in Godda. BJP State Spokesperson Ajay Sah expressed grave concern over the “serious disorder” plaguing the institution and warned that the college’s recognition is under threat due to ongoing government negligence.
Sah described the situation as “unfortunate and alarming,” stating that the only homoeopathic college in Jharkhand is on the brink of collapse, both in terms of infrastructure and identity. “While the Ministry of AYUSH at the Centre is offering consistent support, the attitude of the state government suggests a deliberate push to let the institution fail,” he said.
Administrative Paralysis and Staffing Crisis
The college has been functioning without a permanent principal since its inception, leading to administrative paralysis. Temporary principals, Sah noted, have routinely avoided responsibility, citing financial constraints and bureaucratic hurdles. Of the 42 sanctioned teaching posts, only 8 to 10 have been filled for over a decade — a glaring shortfall that has severely impacted academic quality.
Dire Living Conditions and Safety Hazards
Highlighting the grim reality faced by students, Sah said female students are forced to reside in makeshift accommodations such as hospital halls, lacking even basic facilities. The absence of a dedicated hostel for interns means many students travel daily from Godda town to the college — a 40 km journey — which has led to several road accidents. “This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a daily risk to their safety,” he added.
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Financial Struggles and Equipment Shortage
Interns at the college receive a stipend of just ₹10,000 per month — a figure that violates AYUSH Ministry guidelines — and even this minimal amount is often delayed. Most college laboratories, Sah noted, are either poorly equipped or have outdated and broken instruments, crippling students’ practical training.
Power Cuts, Doctor Shortages, and No Ambulance
Sah further revealed that the college lacks any backup power system, plunging the campus into darkness during outages and halting classes. The hospital associated with the college is reeling under a shortage of medical staff, with several departments non-functional for years. Basic services such as medicine distribution, X-rays, and blood tests are unavailable. Astonishingly, the campus doesn’t even have a single ambulance, nor does it have facilities to admit patients — an “utterly shameful” state of affairs for a medical institution, he said.
Recognition at Risk
“Despite crores being sanctioned, there’s no visible development on the ground. This raises serious questions about the government’s intentions,” Sah stated. He warned that if the present conditions persist, the Central Council of Homoeopathy could revoke the college’s recognition at any time. “Every year, 60 students are admitted through NEET, but their future now hangs in the balance,” he cautioned.
Reiterating the BJP’s stance, Sah demanded that before making grand promises like a second RIMS (Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences), the government must first fix the institutions it already runs.
