By Bizodisha Bureau, Bhubaneswar, March 1, 2020: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday appointed a group of ten doctors to advise the government on how the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack could be transformed into a world-class institution.

At least seven members of the team of ten experts are Padma awardees, while four happen to be alumni of the SCB Medical College, a press release from the CM’s Office said.

Patnaik has been putting emphasis on the improvement in public health care institutions. The latest move primarily is aimed at providing world-class healthcare facilities to people, the release said.

The team has been formed close on the heels of an eviction drive launched by the state government to pave way for redevelopment of the SCB Medical College and Hospital.

The state government has also announced a rehabilitation package for people and business entities affected by the project.

SCB is one of the oldest centers of medical teaching and training in the country.