Himachal Pradesh government has renamed the existing H.P. Government Dental College and Hospital in Shimla as “Rajiv Gandhi Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla”. The notification was issued on October 30, 2026 by the Department of Medical Education and Research.
According to the notification, the Governor of Himachal Pradesh has ordered the change in the public interest, with the prior approval of the competent authority. The order bears the signature of Dr. Madhu Chaudhary, Special Secretary (Health) to the Government of Himachal Pradesh, and has been issued by order of Ashish Singhmar, Secretary (Health).
The notification refers to a Cabinet decision taken on October 10, 2026 under item no. 18. It has been forwarded to the Secretary to the Governor, the Registrar General of the High Court, all administrative secretaries, heads of departments, divisional commissioners and deputy commissioners, and the principals of all government medical colleges in the state, including AIMSS Chamiana. The Director of I&PR has also been asked to issue a suitable press communication for wide publication.
