New Delhi, Sept 24 (UNI) The union Cabinet today granted approval for Phase‑III of a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at creating 5,000 additional postgraduate (PG) seats and 5,023 more MBBS (UG) seats in existing state, central and standalone medical colleges and hospitals with an increased cost ceiling of Rs 1.50 crore per seat.

The total outlay for both schemes from 2025–26 to 2028–29 is estimated at Rs 15,034.50 crore, with the central share being Rs10,303.20 crore and the state share amounting to Rs 4,731.30 crore. According to an official statement here, the scheme is expected to significantly augment UG medical capacity, improve the availability of specialist doctors through the new PG seats, and allow the introduction of new medical specialties in government institutions.

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