Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College

75 Years of Healing, Teaching, Leading

Himachal Pradesh’s premier medical institution, serving the Himalayan communities with compassionate care, academic excellence, and pioneering research since 1996.

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Leadership & Administration

Dedicated leadership guiding RPGMC Tanda with vision and commitment.

Sh. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Sh. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Hon'ble Chief Minister

Himachal Pradesh

Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil

Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil

Hon'ble Health Minister

Himachal Pradesh

Ms. M. Sudha Devi

Ms. M. Sudha Devi

Secretary Health

Himachal Pradesh

Dr Milap Sharma

Dr Milap Sharma

Principal

RPGMC Tanda

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Specialized Medical Departments

RPGMC houses 30+ academic and clinical departments staffed by expert faculty and supported by modern infrastructure. Each department is committed to excellence in patient care, medical education, and research.

Cardiology

Comprehensive cardiac care from diagnosis to advanced intervention. Our cardiology team manages hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and performs life-saving procedures.

  • Echocardiography
  • Angiography
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Holter Monitoring
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Neurology & Neurosurgery

Expert care for disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. Advanced neuroimaging, stroke management, and minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques.

  • Stroke Management
  • Neuroimaging
  • Spine Surgery
  • EMG & NCV Studies
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Comprehensive women's health services including antenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, and fertility counselling.

  • Antenatal Care
  • High-Risk Pregnancy
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Fertility Services
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Emergency Medicine

Round-the-clock trauma care and medical emergencies. Fully equipped resuscitation bays, dedicated disaster response protocols, and rapid diagnostic capabilities.

  • Trauma Resuscitation
  • Cardiac Emergencies
  • Poison Management
  • Disaster Response
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Orthopedics

Specialized care for bone, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions. Joint replacement surgery, sports injury management, fracture fixation, and rehabilitation services.

  • Joint Replacement
  • Fracture Fixation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy
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Pediatrics

Complete healthcare for newborns, children, and adolescents. Dedicated neonatal ICU, immunization programs, growth monitoring, and paediatric subspecialty care.

  • Neonatal ICU
  • Immunization
  • Growth Monitoring
  • Paediatric Surgery
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Research, Innovation & Institutional Impact

RPGMC is committed to advancing medical knowledge through active research, national and international collaborations, and a dedicated institutional journal. Our faculty and residents contribute to multicentric studies, publish in indexed journals, and drive innovation that improves healthcare outcomes in the Himalayan region and beyond.

15+ Active Research Projects
200+ Annual Publications
8+ National & International Collaborations
1 Institutional Research Journal
International Collaboration

Maternal & Perinatal Health Research with University of Oxford

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

A UK-India collaborative study (MaatHRl) between the University of Oxford and RPGMC investigating maternal and perinatal health outcomes. The research leverages Oxford's National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit and RPGMC's clinical expertise to improve pregnancy care in resource-limited settings.

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Funded Research

ICMR Sentinel Surveillance for Invasive Bacterial Diseases

Microbiology

Hospital-based sentinel surveillance for Streptococcus pneumoniae and other invasive bacterial pathogens, funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research. This ongoing study informs regional antibiotic policies and vaccination strategies.

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Multicentric Studies

Genetics of Kawasaki Disease & Juvenile Arthritis

Pediatrics

A genome-wide association study identifying novel susceptibility loci for Kawasaki disease in the Indian population, alongside research on genetic defects in common variable immunodeficiency — both in collaboration with PGIMER Chandigarh.

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Institutional Journal

Sub Himalayan Journal of Health Research

Research Council

RPGMC's peer-reviewed, indexed institutional journal publishing original research, case reports, and reviews across all medical specialties. The journal provides a platform for faculty and residents to disseminate their research findings.

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Clinical Research

Endocrine Disruptors & Early Puberty in Indian Children

Pediatrics

A multicentric trial in collaboration with MAMC Delhi investigating the association between environmental endocrine disruptors and the trend of early puberty onset in Indian children — a pioneering study in paediatric endocrinology.

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Global Health

WHO/ICMR Polio & Enterovirus Surveillance in PID Patients

Pediatric Immunology

Phase 2 multicentric study across India tracking Polio and non-Polio enterovirus infections in patients with primary immunodeficiency disorders, in partnership with WHO and ICMR Mumbai.

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Where Healing, Learning, and Humanity Converge

For over two decades, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College has been more than an institution — it is a community of healers, learners, and innovators set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Kangra Valley. Here, every corridor tells a story of compassion, every classroom sparks a future of discovery.

Student Life

Learning Lives Here

Beyond the lecture halls, our campus is alive with student-led initiatives, cultural festivals, sports tournaments, and community outreach programmes that shape well-rounded healers.

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Patient Care

Compassion in Every Consultation

From the outpatient department to the intensive care units, every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and the highest standard of medical expertise our faculty can offer.

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Medical Education

Rigorous Academics, Real-World Ready

Our curriculum blends traditional medical sciences with modern clinical training, simulation labs, and early patient exposure to produce competent, compassionate physicians.

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Research & Innovation

Where Discovery Meets Purpose

From community health studies to international collaborations, our research enterprise tackles the most pressing health challenges facing the Himalayan region and beyond.

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College is located in the heart of Kangra town, easily accessible by road from Dharamshala, Pathankot, and Chandigarh.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh — 176001
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