Events 2026
77th Republic Day was celebrated at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences on 26th January with full enthusiasm and great zeal. Director SGPGI, Padma Shri Professor Radha Krishna Dhiman, unfurled the National Flag followed by National Anthem.
Addressing the faculty members, officers and staff present on this occasion, he said that Republic Day is not just a commemoration of India's constitutional journey, but is also a testament to its resilience, diversity and democratic ideals.
He presented an account of the Institute’s achievements of the last one year.
He said that the major achievement was Institute's NAAC A++ accreditation and fifth rank in NIRF. He elaborated on the successful recruitment process in faculty and non-faculty position. 220 new faculty posts and 98 backlog faculty posts have been advertised in the last one year. Additionally,1469 non faculty posts have also been advertised. Advance Diabetic Centre is already functional for complete OPD management of diabetics patient under one roof. He further informed that eight deptts have been added to the existing departments which include:
Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric Urology
Pediatric CVTS
Pediatric Nephrology
Head and Neck Surgery
Orthopaedics
Infectious Diseases
Telemedicine and Digital Health
He further said that the construction of Advanced Pediatric Center is in progress, which will be functional by October 2026.
Director also informed about the Institute's third phase expansion, which include Deptt of Pharmocology and School of Public Health.
"To establish Quaternary Health-Care in SGPGI with having State of the Art setting with 500 beds , Artificial Intelligence Center in SGPGI with features of Advance AI clinical applications and State of art digital infra-structure and SGPGI-Telemedicine Digital Health and UP Medical College Network initiative is our vision for the next five years.
"SQHC will work as a final referral centre for most critical and complex patients. SGPGI-TMDH-UPMCN will provide healthcare without boundaries and enable access to specialized care, via a unified, interconnected Telemedicine ecosystem across the state's medical colleges. The UPMCN will facilitate seamless collaboration based on Hub & Spoke Model, shared expertise, remote tele- consultations, tele-education, tele-ICU and centralized data analysis, dramatically expanding access to specialist care for citizens, regardless of their location," he said.
He thanked all the members of SGPGI family for the steadfast development of SGPGI.
This was followed by a cultural program by students of College of Nursing and College of Medical Technology . Beautiful rendition of patriotic songs and nicely choreographed dance numbers mesmerised the gathering.Hard working and diligent employees of the institute were felicitated by the Director for their excellent work. Chief Medical Superintendent Prof Devendra Gupta, Medical Superintendent Prof R Harsh Vardhan, Dean (officiating) Dr Manoj Jain, Joint Director (Admn) Lt Col Jaideep Singh Ghuman, Executive Registrar, Col Varun Vajpai, Joint Director, (Material Management) Shri Prakash Singh, other faculty members, senior officers and staff were present on this occasion.
The Department of Head and Neck Surgery at SGPGIMS organized 1st Hands on Cochlear Implant workshop on 24th and 25th January under the leadership of Head of Department Prof Amit Keshri.
The aim of the workshop was to give hands on experience of temporal bone dissection to delegates for skill enhancement. 20 surgeons from different medical colleges and institutes performed dissection on temporal bones which is an important step towards enhancing surgical skills. The main highlight of the event was the demonstration of dissection using Robotic 3D Digital Microscope which is the 1st event of such kind in India.
Director SGPGI Padmashri Prof RK Dhiman was the chief guest of the event. In his address, Dr Dhiman emphasized that around 6.3 Crore individuals in India are suffering from hearing loss thereby making it a major public health concern. Cochlear Implant Surgery provides a new lease of life to these individuals. He mentioned that there is a need to start cochlear implant program in various medical colleges and Institutes across the state. He also emphasized that SGPGIMS is ready to hand hold these institutions in terms of mentorship and training to strengthen CI program in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He also mentioned that administration from the institute is ready to provide all necessary help needed for capacity building in Uttar Pradesh for this burning issue of hearing loss in children. He laid stress on the need of neonatal hearing screening to the maximum extent possible for early detection and hearing rehabilitation in coordination with Department of Health and Family Welfare, UP.
Chief Medical Superintendent Prof Devendra Gupta also graced the occasion. He appreciated the herculean efforts being done by the Department and ensured that necessary resources shall be provided for further strengthening the Cochlear Implant Program in the institute.
In his address, Prof Amit Keshri elaborated on the technicalities involved in starting CI program and how it impacts the life of individuals in entirety. He mentioned that Cochlear implant surgery is being regularly performed in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at SGPGI in both children and adults.
The event was attended by delegates from various medical colleges and institutes across the state of Uttar Pradesh. Senior experienced faculty members were present to share their valuable inputs. The workshop also included talks from surgeons, audiologists, rehabilitation specialists to provide a comprehensive overview of different aspects of cochlear implant surgery.
The department of Critical Care Medicine at SGPGIMS organised an awareness workshop on ‘End of life care’ at the Hargobind Khurana auditorium on 16th January 2026 in a hybrid mode.
Shri Amit Ghosh, Additional Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary, Medical Education and Health, Govt of Uttar Pradesh was the key note speaker. He elaborated on the need for end-of-life-care in medical institutions to give a dignified death to patients suffering from terminal illness. He also upheld the need for training of all doctors in this important field and confirmed the commitment of the government to ethical medical care.
‘End of Life Care in ICU’ is the right to die with dignity. Doctors often come across a troubling ethical issue as medical science tells them that some patient under their care is terminally ill. Questions such as “Are we prolonging the agony of the patient and denying a peaceful and dignified death? Should we be considering stepping back and only providing comfort?” trouble the doctors at such times. But the important question is ,”Are we legally allowed to withdraw or withhold life sustaining therapy?”
Director, SGPGIMS, Lucknow Prof. R.K. Dhiman stressed the need for Standard Operating Procedures for the end-of-life-care for the institute. Prof Shaleen Kumar, Dean, SGPGI shared his experience of palliative care in oncology patients.
Prof. Banani Poddar, HOD, CCM discussed the SOP which has been prepared at SGPGI. A primary board of doctors (including the treating physician) needs to certify medical futility in that particular case. This will be discussed with the family members and their consent sought. Following this, a secondary medical board which will include one nominated member from the CMO’s office will also certify futility of medical care in that patient. After appropriate documentation and information sent to the Judicial magistrate, withdrawal of life care can be implemented.
Prof. Afzal Azim discussed the pathway to implement the end-of-life-care in any hospital or institute.
This was followed by a Brain storming session, in which questions raised by the delegates were addressed by the organising team.
The workshop was conducted in hybrid mode. Approximate 25 participants from different medical institutions/ colleges/ centres and 10 participants in person attended the workshop. Faculty from departments of Anaesthesiology, Radiotherapy, Nephrology and Hospital Administration also actively participated in the workshop.
In a significant stride toward strengthening social health security and advancing preventive healthcare, the Department of Hospital Administration, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer’s Office, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS), Lucknow Zone, successfully organized an ESIS Awareness Session and Health Screening Camp on 10th December at H. G. Khurana Auditorium, Central Library Complex, SGPGIMS.
The day-long program, held from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on 10th January 2026, brought together healthcare administrators, medical experts and ESI beneficiaries, to strengthen social health security awareness and promote preventive healthcare. The event commenced with a traditional floral welcome and lamp lighting ceremony, followed by opening remarks from Dr. Gaurav Kumar Jha, Organizing Secretary, SGPGIMS. The inaugural session featured distinguished speakers including Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Chief Medical Officer, ESIS, Lucknow Zone, who highlighted social security's role in preventive health; Dr. R. Harsvardhan, Organizing Chairman & Medical Superintendent, SGPGIMS who addressed on pressing issues of plight of ESI workers and the critical awareness gap between the beneficiaries and the ESI healthcare workers that indirectly leads to high out of pocket expenditure; Dr. Devendra Gupta, Chief Medical Superintendent, who emphasized optimal utilization of ESIS services; and Dr. R. K. Dhiman, Director, SGPGIMS, who discussed mental health and workplace well-being among ESI workers. He also emphasised on exploring possibility of ESI dispensary within premises.
The scientific session provided participants with comprehensive insights into the medical and cash benefits available under the ESIS framework. Practical guidance was offered on e-Pehchan cards, claim reimbursement procedures, identification of nearby ESI dispensaries and hospitals, and beneficiary-related processes. An interactive question-and-answer session enabled participants to clarify doubts and dispel common misconceptions regarding the scheme.
A major focus was on types of benefits, reimbursement, grievance redressed, and ESI awareness. Attendees learned that discrepancies in ESI cards should be rectified through employers, with detailed procedural advice on medical reimbursement claims to ensure timely access. Representatives from the Piramal Foundation played a key role, explaining ESI's broad coverage—such as cashless medical care, maternity benefits, dependent support, and long-term social security—while emphasizing the need for awareness and prompt card issuance.
Critical issues emerged during discussions, revealing significant under-utilization of ESI benefits despite regular salary deductions. This challenge is particularly acute among outsourced and contractual workers due to awareness gaps and procedural hurdles. Alarmingly, about 80% of eligible workers lacked ESI cards, stemming from poor information dissemination, which limits their access to essential healthcare and undermines the scheme's goals.
In response to queries, such as one from Dr. Shalini Trivedi, Hospital Infection Committee, SGPGIMS on Needle Stick Injury coverage for contractual staff, clarifications were provided: Medical benefits for contractual workers fall exclusively under ESIC. Dr. Amit Prakash and Dr. Salam Ahmad outlined the care pathway, noting that initial consultations and prescriptions can be obtained at SGPGIMS, followed by treatment at designated ESI dispensaries for medicines, post-exposure prophylaxis and ongoing care. Beneficiaries availed comprehensive health check-ups in the afternoon, which included team of KGMU Dental Surgeons providing oral check-up and other specialized care via Obstetrics and Gynecology doctors. Physiotherapy, ECG, Basic Lab Tests, and medicines were also given during the Health Screening Camp, reinforcing the program’s focus on early detection, diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative services and health promotion.
The successful execution of this initiative underscores SGPGIMS’ steadfast commitment to promoting social health security awareness, strengthening preventive healthcare delivery, and enhancing equitable access to tertiary care services for ESI beneficiaries across Uttar Pradesh.
