Union Cabinet Approves Over 10,000 New MBBS And PG Seats To Boost INDIA’S Healthcare Capacity

Delhi/Hyderabad, Sept 24 (Maxim News) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Phase-III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) aimed at strengthening and upgrading government medical colleges, standalone postgraduate institutes and hospitals.  The scheme will create 5,000 post graduate (PG) seats and 5,023 undergraduate (MBBS) seats across India.  This move is expected to significantly boost the country’s healthcare capacity and improve the availability of trained doctors.

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The initiative also seeks to introduce new medical specialties in government institutions and enhance the quality of medical education. By expanding both UG and PG seats, the scheme will ensure a steady supply of specialist doctors, especially for underserved and rural regions.  Officials said this phase will leverage existing infrastructure to deliver cost-effective healthcare expansion while promoting balanced regional distribution of medical resources.

The total cost of the scheme is Rs. 15,034.50 crore for 2025-26 to 2028-29.  The Central government’s share is Rs. 10,303.20 crore, while states will contribute Rs. 4,731.30 crore.  The enhanced cost ceiling per seat is Rs. 1.50 crore. (Maxim News) 

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