The National Medical Commission has given the green light to the establishment of 112 new medical colleges throughout India, increasing the total number to over 800. The number of seats for MBBS courses has also risen significantly, along with the number of postgraduate seats. A parliamentary committee has recommended measures to reduce the cost of medical education, such as addressing bureaucratic hurdles and subsidizing necessary equipment for private colleges.
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The medical education department has issued government resolutions to fill teaching posts in the 10 new proposed medical colleges. The state is hopeful of starting at least seven to eight colleges from the upcoming academic year. Inspections by the National Medical Commission (NMC) are yet to commence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate six new AIIMS, including the ones in Samba, Jammu and Kashmir and Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, in the next six days. The AIIMS in Samba, established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. PM Modi will also inaugurate various medical colleges, nursing colleges, research labs, and food safety infrastructure projects. These initiatives aim to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability in India.
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The National Medical Council (NMC) has introduced new regulations to improve the quality of medical education and healthcare infrastructure in India. The regulations require government and private medical institutions to meet minimum requirements for postgraduate courses. NMC aims to address irregularities in medical colleges, including ghost faculty and inadequate infrastructure. The regulations also prohibit medical faculties from private practice, aiming to enhance the focus on hospital operations. The rules aim to strengthen the quality of medical education and tackle issues like low bed occupancy and insufficient facilities.
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Madhya Pradesh Medical Education Minister Vishwas Sarang revealed that ‘The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia’ will be translated into Hindi with the cooperation of experts from Gandhi Medical College and MP Directorate of Medical Education. The translated version will be published bi-monthly, promoting the availability of vital medical information in Hindi.
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Telangana is experiencing a surge in the establishment of government medical colleges, with plans to open a total of 34 medical colleges in 33 districts. The state government has invested approximately ₹400 to 500 crore in each medical college, facilitating medical education and providing healthcare access to underserved populations. Additionally, initiatives to recruit trained faculty and doctors have led to an increase in the number of doctors joining the workforce. Despite the lack of support from the central government, Telangana’s efforts have become a model for other states.
