MP Govt Proposes Medical University Amendment Bill

The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed the establishment of the Madhya Pradesh Dhanvantri Health University in Ujjain.

To achieve this, the government tabled the Madhya Pradesh Medical University (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on the first day of the Assembly's Monsoon Session on Monday.

The Bill aims to amend the Madhya Pradesh Medical University Act, 2022, to facilitate the establishment of the new health university.

The proposed university will have jurisdiction over six divisions - Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain, Narmadapuram, and Chambal.

The Ujjain division will comprise the districts of Ujjain, Dewas, Ratlam, Shajapur, Agar Malwa, Mandsaur, and Neemuch.

The Medical University (Amendment) Bill was among the 14 Bills tabled by the state government on the first day of the Assembly's Monsoon Session.

Other notable bills include the MP VAT (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes increasing the maximum age of Appeal Board members from 65 years to 67 years.

The MP Workplace Empowerment Code (Labour Force Code), 2026, seeks to simplify labour laws and align six state labour laws with the Central labour codes.

The MP Highway (Amendment) Bill aims to empower the state government to notify and levy user fees for the development, maintenance, and operation of highways.

The MP Cess (Amendment) Bill seeks to replace the MP Cess (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, with an Act.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (MP Amendment) Bill proposes amendments to reduce the burden on courts by making certain offences compoundable.

The MP Private University (Establishment and Operation) Amendment Bill proposes easing the eligibility norms for setting up private universities.

The government believes that the current requirements discourage smaller investors and proposes relaxing the norms to encourage investment in higher education.

The establishment of the Madhya Pradesh Dhanvantri Health University is expected to improve healthcare and medical education in the state.

The new university will provide better opportunities for students and healthcare professionals in the region.

The move is seen as a significant step towards improving the overall healthcare infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh.

The proposed amendments and new bills are expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy and development.

The Madhya Pradesh government's efforts to establish a new health university and simplify labour laws are likely to attract investments and create new opportunities in the state.