India, Sept. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Key Takeaways
Introduction
India, with a population of 1.4 billion, faces the challenge of ensuring universal health coverage. Various people living in remote tribal areas and villages lack access to quality healthcare due to an insufficient number of trained doctors and specialists.
Recognising this critical gap, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has embarked on an unprecedented expansion of medical education infrastructure. On September 24, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a landmark initiative to add over 10,000 new medical seats across existing government colleges and hospitals, representing a strategic investment of Rs. 15,034 crore over four years. This ambit...