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India Boosts Medical Colleges, Improves Doctor-Patient Ratio

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“India has witnessed a 102 per cent increase in the number of medical colleges, rising from 387 before 2014 to 780 in 2024, according to Health Ministry reports. The doctor-population ratio in the country now stands at 1:811, which is better than the WHO standard of 1:1000, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament this week. The number of MBBS seats has also surged by 130 per cent, increasing from 51,348 before 2014 to 1,18,137 as of now, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.”

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Sixteen new medical colleges will be established in Bihar and Maharashtra, adding more MBBS seats.

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16 new medical colleges will be established in Bihar and Maharashtra, boosting MBBS seat availability.
Bihar will get 9 new colleges, with Samastipur and Saran expected to start classes soon. Other colleges in Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Buxar, and more will follow in 2-3 years.
Maharashtra will set up 8 new colleges, adding 800 government MBBS seats. Locations include Amravati, Washim, and Jalna. Mumbai and Nashik have already been approved for new MBBS seats.
The Indian government aims to add 75,000 medical seats by 2029 to reduce reliance on foreign medical education.
Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are also expanding medical education with new colleges and increased MBBS seat capacity.

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157 New Colleges Approved for MBBS Seats: Government Advances Medical Education

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Indian government approves 157 new medical colleges under CSS, doubling the number in 9 years. This expansion boosts MBBS seats and aims to bridge healthcare professional gap. Government’s commitment to improving healthcare is evident through initiatives like Health and Wellness Centres and Critical Care units in every district.

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