# Sukhu directs medical colleges to boost research, diagnostics 2026-08-08T22:50:39+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Hindustan Times reports that Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed medical colleges to promote research and strengthen diagnostic services. Presiding over a health department meeting in Shimla, he announced Rs 75 crore for automated labs at Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties (Chamiyana), IGMC Shimla, and Tanda Medical College, allowing multiple tests from a single blood sample. Sukhu said a dedicated research department will first be set up at IGMC Shimla and later replicated. He ordered instant diagnostic tests like MRI, CT scans, and X-rays with no waiting period. Tenders for lab machines have been floated. The government also plans to buy quality medicines directly from manufacturers. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: CM Sukhu, diagnostics, health infrastructure, Himachal Pradesh, medical research Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sukhu-directs-medical-colleges-to-boost-research-diagnostics/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sukhu-directs-medical-colleges-to-boost-research-diagnostics/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.