New Delhi, September 28 – The Union Government has approved the creation of 10,023 new MBBS and postgraduate medical seats under its Phase-III expansion of medical education.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a key step in India’s push towards universal healthcare and strengthening the medical workforce. The move will particularly benefit underserved states, where doctor-patient ratios remain critically below global standards.
Officials confirmed that the expansion will involve new government medical colleges and upgrades in existing ones, ensuring better distribution of opportunities in both rural and urban regions. Medical experts say this will reduce dependence on costly private colleges and make medical education more affordable for middle-class families.
The plan is closely aligned with the National Health Mission, which seeks to bring quality healthcare closer to citizens. Student bodies have welcomed the announcement, saying it will ease competition for limited seats and give aspiring doctors a fairer chance.
Analysts believe the measure will not only raise the quality of medical training but also help tackle India’s shortage of specialists in key fields. The first batch of additional seats is expected to be rolled out by 2026.