Expansion of Medical Education: A total of 16 new medical colleges will be established in Bihar and Maharashtra, significantly increasing MBBS seat availability for medical aspirants.
Bihar’s New Medical Colleges:
- 9 new medical colleges will be set up across Bihar.
- Samastipur Medical College is expected to start classes next year.
- Other new colleges in Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Buxar, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Siwan, and Jamui are expected to begin operations in the next 2-3 years.
Maharashtra’s New Medical Colleges:
- 8 new medical colleges approved, adding a total of 800 government MBBS seats in the state.
- New medical colleges will be located in Amravati, Washim, Jalna, Buldhana, Hingoli, and Bhandara.
- Mumbai and Nashik have already been granted permission for new colleges with 50 MBBS seats each.
Increase in Medical Seats Nationwide:
- The Indian government is working to add 75,000 more medical seats by 2029, following a recent announcement by the Prime Minister.
- Uttar Pradesh has already added 17 new medical colleges this year, with a vision for ‘One District, One Medical College’.
- Madhya Pradesh has also added new medical colleges, with a plan to increase the intake capacity by 300 MBBS seats.
A Step Towards Reducing Foreign Education Reliance:
The new medical colleges are part of the government’s initiative to provide better medical education opportunities within the country and reduce the reliance on foreign institutions for middle-class students.