In a landmark decision to strengthen India’s healthcare system, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Rs 15,000-crore plan to add 10,000 medical seats across government institutions. The move aims to expand opportunities for medical aspirants, ensure a steady supply of specialist doctors, and improve healthcare access in underserved regions.

This initiative will significantly augment the undergraduate medical capacity; availability of specialist doctors by creating additional postgraduate seats; and enable the introduction of new specialities across Government medical institutions. This will strengthen the overall availability of doctors in the country.

Massive Investment in Medical Education

Of the total expenditure, the central government will cont

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