Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research formerly called V.S.S.Medical College and Hospital situated by the side of Hirakud Dam began her march to fame with a spirit of nationalism and an urge to serve, educate and innovate. The present eminence is the culmination of efforts of countless men and women who gave their best under good circumstances and also during difficult situations. This rural medical college has many dreams yet to be realized.  Catering the health needs of  Western Odisha, part of Chhatisgarh and Jharkhand fully in view of rapid urbanization and industrialization in the vicinity it needs rapid expansion and state of the art facilities soon to keep its old tradition and meeting these challenges.