Diploma in Child Health (D.C.H.)

Pt J.N.M. Medical College Raipur came in to existence on 9th September 1963 when the college was started with 60 students in a small OPD block of Ayurvedic College. The college

The course came into existence in Year 1965 When Dr. N.G. Prasanna HOD, along with Dr. S. P. Sharma, Resident Medical Officer laid the foundation of this department. The undergraduate Teaching in the department started in 1966. The Department took shape when Dr. (Mrs.) Prasanna and Dr. M.L. Rathi joined as Lecturer and Houseman respectively in 1967 and 1968. The Post graduate Course in Pediatrics started in Yr. 1972 and Dr. M.L. Rathi became the first postgraduate to finish his MD in Pediatrics from the Department. After Dr. (Prof.) N.G. Prasanna (1965-1978, 1993-1995) Dr. (Prof) D.S. Dave (1979-1992) and Dr.(Prof) A.T. Dabke (1995-2004) have led the Department as Heads. Currently the department is headed by Dr. (Prof) N.L. Phuljhele.