The Union Cabinet approves phase 3 of the centrally sponsored scheme for upgrading government medical colleges. This decision paves the way for creating more than 10,000 additional MBBS and postgraduate (PG) seats across the country.
The move is aimed at strengthening India’s healthcare infrastructure and addressing the shortage of qualified doctors. With the new phase, medical colleges will get improved facilities, better teaching infrastructure, and upgraded laboratories to meet modern medical standards.
The scheme also focuses on expanding capacity in underserved regions to ensure equitable access to medical education and healthcare services. According to government officials, the third phase continues the work done under the earlier phases, which significantly boosted the number of medical colleges and seats in the last decade.
Healthcare experts welcome the step, noting that it will improve the doctor-patient ratio and provide better opportunities for students aspiring to join the medical profession. The expansion is expected to bridge critical gaps in public health services and enhance the overall quality of medical education in India.
Key highlights:
- Cabinet approves phase 3 of medical college upgradation scheme
- Over 10,000 new MBBS and PG seats to be created
- Colleges to receive modern labs and improved teaching facilities
- Expansion aims to improve healthcare access across India
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