Chandigarh: Only two new medical colleges have come up in Punjab in the last 10 years compared to 8 in neighbouring Haryana and 5 in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh ( HP).
At present, there are a total of 12 medical colleges in Punjab, 15 in Haryana and 8 in Himachal Pradesh. The MBBS seats in Punjab have increased from 1,245 in 2013-14 to 1,800 in 2023-24.They have gone up from 800 to 2,185 in Haryana and from 350 to 920 in HP during this period. Chandigarh has just one medical college, but with an increase of 50 seats in the last 10 years, it has a total of 550 MBBS seats. This denotes an increase of 44% MBBS seats in Punjab, 173% in Haryana, 162% in HP and 50% in Chandigarh in the last decade.
Giving these details in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Union minister of state for health and family welfare Dr BP Pawar said there is an 82% rise in the count of medical colleges across the country from 387 before 2014 to 706 now.
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At present, there are a total of 12 medical colleges in Punjab, 15 in Haryana and 8 in Himachal Pradesh. The MBBS seats in Punjab have increased from 1,245 in 2013-14 to 1,800 in 2023-24.They have gone up from 800 to 2,185 in Haryana and from 350 to 920 in HP during this period. Chandigarh has just one medical college, but with an increase of 50 seats in the last 10 years, it has a total of 550 MBBS seats. This denotes an increase of 44% MBBS seats in Punjab, 173% in Haryana, 162% in HP and 50% in Chandigarh in the last decade.
Giving these details in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Union minister of state for health and family welfare Dr BP Pawar said there is an 82% rise in the count of medical colleges across the country from 387 before 2014 to 706 now.
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Karnataka’s distinction as a pre-eminent medical hub may be under threat due to the increase in MBBS seats in north Indian states. Tamil Nadu has the second highest number of medical colleges and seats in the country. Uttar Pradesh tops the growth chart with a significant increase in medical seats. The National Medical Commission’s decision to link new colleges and seats to the population of the state may affect the availability of seats. Private colleges in Karnataka may be preferred by students across the country. However, the increased number of medical colleges in different districts raises concerns about staff and clinical material.
Karnataka’s distinction as a pre-eminent medical hub may be under threat due to the increase in MBBS seats in north Indian states. Tamil Nadu has the second highest number of medical colleges and seats in the country. Uttar Pradesh tops the growth chart with a significant increase in medical seats. The National Medical Commission’s decision to link new colleges and seats to the population of the state may affect the availability of seats. Private colleges in Karnataka may be preferred by students across the country. However, the increased number of medical colleges in different districts raises concerns about staff and clinical material.
Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal for all 13 Punjab Lok Sabha seats signals INDIA rift?
Arvind Kejriwal urges people in Punjab and Chandigarh to help AAP win all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab and one in Chandigarh, indicating a possible solo campaign. Kejriwal also considers Congress as a rival. At the Vikas Kranti rally in Bathinda, he criticizes BJP, Akalis, and Congress for not allocating a package of Rs 1,125 crore for development works. Kejriwal claims that AAP’s rivals fear the party’s successful development works and that Punjab residents will support them in winning all 13 Lok Sabha seats.
Arvind Kejriwal urges people in Punjab and Chandigarh to help AAP win all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab and one in Chandigarh, indicating a possible solo campaign. Kejriwal also considers Congress as a rival. At the Vikas Kranti rally in Bathinda, he criticizes BJP, Akalis, and Congress for not allocating a package of Rs 1,125 crore for development works. Kejriwal claims that AAP’s rivals fear the party’s successful development works and that Punjab residents will support them in winning all 13 Lok Sabha seats.
Surgical intervention: Lady Hardinge Medical College in for facelift
The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) will start restoration work on the iconic Lady Hardinge Medical College, including the founders statue. The institution, established in 1914, is the oldest medical college for women in India. Intach has already restored the terrace and water-proofed the heritage building, and will now focus on restoring the founders statue, the canopy, and the red brick facade. Additionally, the domed convocation hall, known for its acoustics, will undergo restoration, including the repair of visible cracks and the relocation of audio-visual equipment.
The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) will start restoration work on the iconic Lady Hardinge Medical College, including the founders statue. The institution, established in 1914, is the oldest medical college for women in India. Intach has already restored the terrace and water-proofed the heritage building, and will now focus on restoring the founders statue, the canopy, and the red brick facade. Additionally, the domed convocation hall, known for its acoustics, will undergo restoration, including the repair of visible cracks and the relocation of audio-visual equipment.