ABOUT MGM

MOTTO : ‘MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR LIFE , THROUGH LIFE AND THROUGH OUT LIFE’

Based on the Vedic philosophy of “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah – Sarve Santu Niramayaha” M.G.M. Medical College, Jamshedpur came into existence on 14th Nov’ 1961, to fulfill the aspirations of Bihar and Jharkhand and is a reputed Medical College of erstwhile Bihar, where P.G. and U.G. Medical Education have been imparted since long.

True to its name it has grown to become the premier medical institution of Jharkhand and India imbibing the Gandhian philosophy of making access of quality health care to the needy people of Jharkhand and its neighboring States.

The College has provided so many alumni, who have established the glory of the institute not only in India but abroad too.

MGM Medical College was established in the year 1961, under the Chairmanship of Dr. S. R. Sarma, who has earned national and international credentials for the promotion of Medico-Social services. I Medical College is one of the 3 medical colleges in JHARKHAND, only in KOLHAN TRIBAL BELT catering to the needs and fulfilling the aspirations of tribal population of the state, in terms of infrastructure, academic facilities and modern sophisticated medical equipment’s.

From Desk of Chairman, Souvenir Committee

Diamond Jubilee Celebration. 2023

Mile Stones of MGM Medical College Establishment:

Dr S P Jakhanwal, Batch 76

Secretary and Superintendent, Jamshedpur Eye Hospital

(Retd.) Senior Consultant and HOD, Department of Ophthalmology. TMH

Memories from Dr D P Jakhanwal,

Former Principal and HOD, Department of Physiology.

MGM Medical College & Hospital, Jamshedpur

Almost 73 years back in Nov. 1960 Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical college was established as Bihar’s 1^st private medical college, it was a brain child of Indian Medical Association, Jamshedpur.

We can respectfully remember few of its (IMA) active member doctors of that time, Dr. S R Sharma, Dr. S K Ganguli, Dr. S B Singh etc for their commendable effort for successful completion of this project initiated by IMA Jamshedpur.

We can respectfully remember few of its (IMA) active member doctors of that time, Dr. S R Sharma, Dr. S K Ganguli, Dr. S B Singh etc for their
commendable effort for successful completion of this project initiated by IMA Jamshedpur.

During 1950s or 60s, whole of India had only 28-30 medical colleges, and were mostly owned / run by the state / central Govt. Private participate was really insignificant especially in north Indian states, but few of them were present in southern states.

General conception of technical education being managed by state was very much pre-dominant in (undivided) Bihar also. Initially IMA Jamshedpur was not getting any support either from the Govt or the Tatas. However, with its herculean effort, IMA Jamshedpur was able come-up successfully with its dream project and Tatas come forward in big way with all possible support.

MGM Medical college, Jamshedpur had started its 1^st phase 1^st MBBS classes at IMA Hall, Sakchi, Jamshedpur. Later on, after 2 years some time in 1963, its shifted to new its own building, at Dimna.

Dr G B Sahay was the 1^st Principal of this College. Dr HP Sinha took charge from him after his retirement

To remember again, 1^st MBBS departments were invited by Dr. D P Jakhanwal (Physiology), Dr. Chitre (Bio chemistry) and Anatomy was handled by few junior doctors of IMA.

For Clinical Teaching, Tata Main Hospital and Jamshedpur Eye Hospital were empaneled, essential for the IMC recognition. Much later, Local Subdivisional Hospital situated at Sakchi was upgraded to MGM Medical College Hospital. Now a new 500 bedded hospital building is being constructed at Dimna, adjacent to old College building.

During 1980, MGM Medical College was taken over by the Government of Bihar, along with other Private Medical Colleges of the state.

MGM MEDICAL COLLEGE, the early years…..

Inputs: From My Father (Late Dr S R Sarma) and Sir Dr Jakhanwal (ex HOD Physiology MGM)

Dr S R Sarma came to TMH in 1939 and left to start his practice in 1947. He soon got involved in the social fabric of a relatively young town and realized that education was lacking. In the late 50s, while he was in the governing body of Jamshedpur Co-Operative College with Mr Madan, the idea of establishing a medical college came up. He proposed this to the IMA, and with Dr Ganguly and Mr Madan founded the college and with herculean efforts the first classes started at the IMA hall in Nov 1961 with 50 pioneering students from India and across the world!!

Bihar’s first private medical college was born in Jamshedpur, away from city limits at the picturesque foothills of Dalma
hills, on land donated by the the then chief minister Shri Krishna Sinha.

By third year, the college building was ready and the college could finally shift to its present place. The problem of clinical attachment and teaching was solved when Dr Sarma met Mr JRD Tata and requested him to allow clinical rotations of MGM students in TMH. Mr Tata asked him – how will the hospital benefit? To which he replied: the doctors will become teachers and get a rank of a medical college faculty! This appealed to Mr Tata and as we all know the rotations started in TMH and later at the then Sadar Hospital in Sakchi.

The college attracted the best teachers from all over India and we all know how we have benefitted from their knowledge and zeal in the pre and para clinical departments. Dr Sahay was the first principal and then Dr HP Sinha followed by a series of luminaries Dr Mrs Nijhawan, Dr CR Banerjee, Dr R K Sharma to name a few.

Gradually the student hostels came up with the picturesque Dalma hills in the background and students shifted from their
makeshift hostels like Talwar Building ,the building opposite Hotel Rajhans and Jaiswal Building !!

There was a tradition of students coming in the evening to Dr Sarma’s home at Circuit House Area to celebrate Holi in the
evening! Dr S R Sarma remained the President of the Governing Body of MGM, aided by a very able team, till 1978 when all private medical colleges in erstwhile Bihar were brought under government management.

The dream of having an attached hospital in the same campus as the college is finally taking shape now!

Long live MGM and alumnus

FunTrivia- initially the proposal for the college was rejected- reason- how can a college come up in Mango (tree) that’s what was thought!!