As Government Medical College, Miraj, , previously known as Miraj Medical College successfully completes 63 years, it may be difficult for visualize the early days when this medical college was almost literally started on a shoestring !

        Since the times as a provincial state in the pre-independent era, Miraj boasted of good quality medical care. Dr. Gopalrao Govindrao Watwe was the first Indian doctor in Miraj . With his help, In 1864 his Highness Shrimant Patwardhan started first Government Hospital in Miraj.