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Himachal Gets Rs 158 Cr Boost for Medical Education
10 Aug
Summary
- Rs 158 crore allocated to Himachal Pradesh for medical education expansion.
- 120 new MBBS seats and 17 postgraduate seats added across colleges.
- Centre also approved three new medical colleges in Chamba, Hamirpur, Nahan.
The Union health ministry has sanctioned Rs 158 crore for Himachal Pradesh to bolster medical education and increase seat availability.
Of the total, Rs 144 crore is designated for adding 120 MBBS seats across six government medical colleges. An additional Rs 14 crore has been approved to establish 17 postgraduate seats at one medical college.
Himachal Pradesh currently operates seven government medical colleges with 846 MBBS seats and one private college with 150 MBBS seats. The state also offers 307 postgraduate seats in government institutions and 93 in a private college.
Three new government medical colleges in Chamba, Hamirpur, and Nahan, established under a central scheme, are now operational. These institutions prioritize underserved areas, aligning with the Centre's goal to improve healthcare access.
Public health is primarily a state responsibility, but the Centre provides crucial financial and technical support. Initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana have also led to the establishment of AIIMS Bilaspur and super-speciality blocks in Tanda and Shimla.
