Virudhunagar likely to host PM, CM
The Hindu
‘Inaugural function for 11 new medical colleges expected to be held here’
With the vantage location and completed infrastructure, Virudhunagar Government Medical College (VGMC) stands a good chance to host the function for inaugurating all the 11 new government medical colleges across the State by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin in the second week of January, 2022.
After inspecting various buildings that have come up on Virudhunagar Master Complex premises on Tuesday, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian told reporters that various factors were in favour of the VGMC to host the inaugural function. He said the building work had been fully completed. Besides, its location along Madurai-Tirunelveli highway, vast expanse of land and huge auditorium with a seating capacity for 1,000 persons were taken into consideration, Mr. Subramanian said.
The event will run daily from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., offering a variety of activities. Visitors can enjoy dance and music performances, hands-on art experiences, film screenings, and exhibitions from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. These will feature folk cuisines, leather puppets, philately, textiles, and handicrafts.