The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to start astrology OPD (out-patient department) in which astrologers and such soothsayers will provide consultation to visitors facing diverse problems. These will be staffed by qualified soothsayers under the aegis of one of the Sansthan, a state government institution in Bhopal. For three to four hours twice a week (preferably on weekends), Astrologers, Vastu experts, Palmists and Proponents of Vedic karmakanda will delve deep into the horoscopes and lifelines of visitors, including patients.

The OPD will be operational at the Yoga Center building situated in Bhopal. “Only we are giving it the name of Astro-OPD and in no way will it be any kind of medical OPD to be operated at the hospital,” MPSS director told The New Indian Express. “Like OPDs where junior doctors work under the supervision of seniors, aspiring astrologers will assist Astro…