Patna, (Bihar Times): The state government will soon open a medical college and hospital at the pilgrim township of Pawapuri in Nalanda district. This was announced by the chief minister, Nitish Kumar, while talking to newsmen after the function organized to commemorate the 2,533 years of Nirvana of Bhagwan Mahavir at Pawapuri on Friday.

He said that he had instructed the Nalanda district magistrate to acquire land for the purpose. Several farmers of the area had given their verbal consent for giving land, the chief minister said. He disclosed that the hospital would be equipped with latest facilities.

Official sources said that the construction of the hospital would start next year.

The chief minister also visited the Swetambar temple in Pawapuri.

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