Centre okays 10k more MedEd seats, to cost Rs 15k crore over 4 years
The Indian Cabinet has approved a massive expansion of medical education, adding 5,000 postgraduate and 5,023 MBBS seats in government institutions. A Rs 15,034 crore investment will upgrade medical colleges and hospitals, aiming to improve healthcare and address doctor shortages, especially in underserved areas. Additionally, a Rs 2,277 crore DSIR scheme will bolster India's R&D ecosystem.
The Indian Cabinet has approved a massive expansion of medical education, adding 5,000 postgraduate and 5,023 MBBS seats in government institutions. A Rs 15,034 crore investment will upgrade medical colleges and hospitals, aiming to improve healthcare and address doctor shortages, especially in underserved areas. Additionally, a Rs 2,277 crore DSIR scheme will bolster India's R&D ecosystem. What's Your Reaction?
