Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College, Nanded, was established in 1988 with the vision of providing quality medical education and advanced healthcare services to the region. Since its inception, the institution has played a pivotal role in the development of medical professionals and the delivery of patient-centered healthcare.

Today, the Department of Anaesthesiology stands as a dynamic and progressive department providing comprehensive anaesthesia, critical care, pain management, trauma care, and emergency medical services. With a dedicated team of faculty members, resident doctors, technicians, nursing staff, and support personnel, the department continues to strive for excellence in patient care, medical education, research, skill development, and community service while preparing future healthcare professionals to meet the evolving challenges of modern medicine.

• 1988–1991: Anaesthesiology services were initially provided in collaboration with the Department of Surgery, supported by Class I and Class II Medical Officers of the then Civil Hospital.
• 1991: The Department of Anaesthesiology was established as an independent department, with Dr. A. M. Tondare taking charge as the first Professor and Head of the Department.
• 2002: Successfully organized the Maharashtra State Conference in association with the ISA City Branch, Nanded.
• 2003: Initiation of Anaesthesia OPD services.
• 2005: Commencement of the CPS (College of Physicians and Surgeons) Diploma Course in Anaesthesiology.
• 2007: Introduced the Life-Saving Anaesthesia Skills (LSAS) training program in Emergency Obstetric Care for Medical Officers (50 candidates trained till date).
• 2010: Received permission to start MCI-approved postgraduate courses in Anaesthesiology (2 MD and 2 Diploma seats).
• 2012–2013: MCI recognition granted for Diploma in Anaesthesiology (2012) and MD Anaesthesiology (2013). Introduced the Bachelor of Paramedical Technology (BPMT – Operation Theatre) course in 2012.
• 2015: Formed the Organ Donation Committee under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. R. G. Pathak. Organized an ISA-sponsored CME. Department shifted from Vazirabad to the new campus at Vishnupuri, Nanded, providing enhanced infrastructure.
• 2016–2017: Organ donation activities commenced in August 2016 (awarded Best Selfie Prize 2016). Hosted the State Conference of Anaesthesia (ISACON 2017). PG intake expanded to 3 MD and 2 Diploma seats.
• 2019: Conversion of Diploma seats to Degree seats by MCI, increasing total MD Anaesthesiology intake to 5 seats.
• 2020: Faculty and residents served as frontline warriors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 2022–2023: Major academic expansion with MD Anaesthesiology PG intake capacity increased from 5 to 10 seats.
• 2024–2025: Actively participated in the Government of India's 100 Days Organ Donation Awareness Mission and received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Dean.
• 2025: Established the NELS (Nanded Emergency Life Support) Skill Lab with modern simulation training, and conducted Training of Trainers (TOT) programs alongside regular BLS and ACLS workshops.

• Operation Theatres: A total of 18 Operation Tables at the Vishnupuri campus, comprising 14 Major Operation Rooms and 4 Minor Operation Tables.
• Liquid Medical Oxygen Plant: 4 Liquid Oxygen Plants with a combined total capacity of 53 KL ensuring uninterrupted hospital supply.
• Academic Gold Medals: 9 PG students have won Gold Medals in MUHS University Examinations — 6 MD candidates awarded the N. D. Sathe Gold Medal and 3 Diploma candidates awarded the Dr. Dalvi Gold Medal.
• Paramedical Training Success: BPMT (Operation Theatre) student Priya Uttam Pandurnrkar secured 1st Rank in 1st year and 3rd Rank in 2nd year at the University level (with distinction).
• Life Support & Training: Regular Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) workshops conducted for undergraduate and postgraduate students, dental surgeons, nursing staff, and public awareness.