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India Today
31-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Medical colleges rise from 387 to 780, doctor-population ratio at 1:811, says JP Nadda
India has witnessed a significant expansion in medical education infrastructure over the past decade. The number of medical colleges has increased from 387 in 2014 to 780 in 2024, Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Rajya Sabha on minister said undergraduate seats have gone up from 51,348 to 1,15,900, and postgraduate seats have risen from 31,185 to 74,306 during the same surge is aimed at enhancing the availability of trained medical professionals in the RATIO IMPROVES TO 1:811 Responding to a question on the doctor-population ratio, Nadda said India currently has 13.86 lakh registered allopathic doctors and 7.51 lakh registered AYUSH that 80 per cent of these are active in practice, the doctor-to-population ratio is estimated to be 1:811, better than the WHO recommended 1: also emphasised that healthcare delivery falls under state jurisdiction. However, the central government continues to assist states and union territories by offering support through schemes, funding, and infrastructure HEALTHCARE BOOSTED THROUGH STUDENT OUTREACHThe government has also taken steps to strengthen healthcare in rural areas through the Family Adoption Programme (FAP).Under this initiative, medical colleges adopt villages, and MBBS students adopt families to provide basic healthcare support. The programme aims to promote vaccination, nutrition, hygiene, and awareness about government health the District Residency Programme (DRP) mandates a three-month posting for PG students at district hospitals, giving them exposure to rural healthcare needs while boosting services in underserved AROGYA MANDIRS TRANSFORM PRIMARY CARE ACCESSAs of July 15, 2025, a total of 1,78,154 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) have been established by converting Sub-Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) into hubs of comprehensive primary centres now offer 12 healthcare packages, significantly expanding the scope beyond maternal and child said annual footfall at these facilities has jumped from 13.49 crore in 2019-20 to 128.08 crore in 2024-25. Over 117 crore people have been screened for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and various services and improved medical availability at AAMs have further addressed healthcare gaps, particularly in rural and remote areas.- Ends
News18
30-07-2025
- Health
- News18
Medical Colleges Rose From 387 In 2014 To 780 Now: Health Ministry To Rajya Sabha
Last Updated: Health Minister J P Nadda noted that public health is a state subject, and state govts are responsible for engaging available medical professionals in various healthcare setups. Since 2014, the number of medical colleges has increased from 387 to 780, undergraduate seats have risen from 51,348 to 1,15,900, and postgraduate seats have grown from 31,185 to 74,306, as Union Health Minister J P Nadda informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Answering a question, Nadda mentioned the government's efforts to increase the number of medical colleges and both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) seats, reported PTI. Currently, there are 13,86,157 registered allopathic doctors and 7,51,768 registered practitioners in the AYUSH system of medicine. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a doctor-to-population ratio of 1:1000. 'Assuming that 80 percent of registered practitioners in both the allopathic and AYUSH systems are available, the estimated doctor-population ratio in the country is 1:811," Nadda said. Nadda noted that public health is a state subject, and state governments are responsible for engaging available medical professionals in various healthcare setups, the PTI report added. To bridge healthcare delivery gaps, the government supports states and UTs through various central sector and centrally sponsored schemes/programmes. This support includes financial assistance, capacity building, provision of essential medicines, diagnostics, teleconsultation services, etc., to ensure effective and accessible primary healthcare. The Family Adoption Programme (FAP) has been integrated into the MBBS curriculum to provide equitable healthcare access to rural populations. The FAP involves medical colleges adopting villages and MBBS students adopting families within these villages. This enables regular follow-ups for vaccination, growth monitoring, menstrual hygiene, Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation, healthy lifestyle practices, nutrition, vector control, and medication adherence, according to the minister. It also helps educate families about ongoing government health programmes. Additionally, the District Residency Programme (DRP), notified by the National Medical Commission (NMC), mandates a compulsory three-month posting and training of PG medical students at district hospitals as part of the course curriculum. The DRP strengthens healthcare delivery in rural and underserved areas. Since its launch in 2018, 1,78,154 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) have been established as of July 15 by transforming existing Sub-Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) to provide comprehensive primary healthcare closer to people's homes. Services have expanded from basic maternal and child care to twelve comprehensive healthcare packages. With these reforms, annual footfall increased from 13.49 crore in the financial year 2019-20 to 128.08 crore in 2024-25. Over 117 crore individuals have been screened for hypertension, diabetes, oral, breast, and cervical cancers. The availability of medicines at AAMs and teleconsultations with specialists have enhanced accessibility, reduced costs, and addressed provider shortages, Nadda stated. First Published: News education-career Medical Colleges Rose From 387 In 2014 To 780 Now: Health Ministry To Rajya Sabha Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Medical colleges increased from 387 in 2014 to 780
New Delhi: The number of medical colleges increased from 387 to 780, undergraduate seats from 51,348 to 1,15,900 and postgraduate seats from 31,185 to 74,306 since 2014, Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Responding to a question, Nadda said that the government has increased the number of medical colleges, under graduate (UG) and post graduate (PG) seats. There are 13,86,157 registered allopathic doctors and 7,51,768 registered practitioners in the AYUSH system of medicine. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a doctor to population ratio of 1:1000. "Assuming that 80 per cent of registered practitioners in both the allopathic and AYUSH systems are available, the doctor-population ratio in the country is estimated to be 1:811," Nadda said. Nadda said that public health is a state subject and the matter regarding engagement of available medical professionals in the country in various healthcare setups comes under the purview of state governments. However, to bridge healthcare delivery gaps, the government continues to support states and UTs through various central sector/centrally sponsored schemes/programmes by providing financial assistance, capacity building, provision of essential medicines, diagnostics, teleconsultation services, etc. to ensure effective and accessible primary healthcare. The Family Adoption Programme (FAP) has been incorporated into the MBBS curriculum to provide equitable healthcare access to rural population, Nadda said. The FAP involves medical colleges adopting villages, and MBBS students adopting families within these villages. This enables regular follow-up of adopted families for vaccination, growth monitoring, menstrual hygiene, Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation, healthy lifestyle practices, nutrition, vector control, and medication adherence, the minister said. It also helps in educating families about ongoing government health programmes, he said. Further, the District Residency Programme (DRP) notified by the National Medical Commission (NMC) provides for a compulsory three-month posting cum training of PG medical students at district hospitals as a part of the course curriculum. The DRP benefits the public by strengthening healthcare delivery in rural and underserved areas. Launched in 2018, 1,78,154 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) have been established as on July 15 by transforming existing Sub-Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) to provide comprehensive primary healthcare closer to people's homes, Nadda said. Services have expanded from basic maternal and child care to twelve (12) comprehensive healthcare packages. With these reforms, annual footfall rose from 13.49 crore in the financial year 2019-20 to 128.08 crore in 2024-25. Over 117 crore individuals have been screened for hypertension, diabetes, oral, breast, and cervical cancers. Availability of medicines at AAMs and teleconsultations with specialists have improved accessibility, reduced costs, and addressed provider shortages, Nadda stated. PTI
Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Medical colleges increased from 387 in 2014 to 780: Union Health Minister J P Nadda
The number of medical colleges increased from 387 to 780, undergraduate seats from 51,348 to 1,15,900 and postgraduate seats from 31,185 to 74,306 since 2014, Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Responding to a question, Nadda said that the government has increased the number of medical colleges, under-graduate (UG) and post-graduate (PG) seats. There are 13,86,157 registered allopathic doctors and 7,51,768 registered practitioners in the AYUSH system of medicine. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a doctor to population ratio of 1:1000. 'Assuming that 80 per cent of registered practitioners in both the allopathic and AYUSH systems are available, the doctor-population ratio in the country is estimated to be 1:811,' Nadda said. Nadda said that public health is a state subject and the matter regarding engagement of available medical professionals in the country in various healthcare setups comes under the purview of state governments. However, to bridge healthcare delivery gaps, the government continues to support states and UTs through various central sector/centrally sponsored schemes/programmes by providing financial assistance, capacity building, provision of essential medicines, diagnostics, teleconsultation services, etc. to ensure effective and accessible primary healthcare. The Family Adoption Programme (FAP) has been incorporated into the MBBS curriculum to provide equitable healthcare access to rural population, Nadda said. The FAP involves medical colleges adopting villages, and MBBS students adopting families within these villages. This enables regular follow-up of adopted families for vaccination, growth monitoring, menstrual hygiene, Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation, healthy lifestyle practices, nutrition, vector control, and medication adherence, the minister said. It also helps in educating families about ongoing government health programmes, he said. Further, the District Residency Programme (DRP) notified by the National Medical Commission (NMC) provides for a compulsory three-month posting cum training of PG medical students at district hospitals as a part of the course curriculum. The DRP benefits the public by strengthening healthcare delivery in rural and underserved areas. Launched in 2018, 1,78,154 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) have been established as on July 15 by transforming existing Sub-Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) to provide comprehensive primary healthcare closer to people's homes, Nadda said. Services have expanded from basic maternal and child care to twelve (12) comprehensive healthcare packages. With these reforms, annual footfall rose from 13.49 crore in the financial year 2019-20 to 128.08 crore in 2024-25. Over 117 crore individuals have been screened for hypertension, diabetes, oral, breast, and cervical cancers. Availability of medicines at AAMs and teleconsultations with specialists have improved accessibility, reduced costs, and addressed provider shortages, Nadda stated.
News18
29-07-2025
- Health
- News18
Medical colleges increased from 387 in 2014 to 780
New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) The number of medical colleges increased from 387 to 780, undergraduate seats from 51,348 to 1,15,900 and postgraduate seats from 31,185 to 74,306 since 2014, Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Responding to a question, Nadda said that the government has increased the number of medical colleges, under graduate (UG) and post graduate (PG) seats. There are 13,86,157 registered allopathic doctors and 7,51,768 registered practitioners in the AYUSH system of medicine. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a doctor to population ratio of 1:1000. 'Assuming that 80 per cent of registered practitioners in both the allopathic and AYUSH systems are available, the doctor-population ratio in the country is estimated to be 1:811," Nadda said. Nadda said that public health is a state subject and the matter regarding engagement of available medical professionals in the country in various healthcare setups comes under the purview of state governments. However, to bridge healthcare delivery gaps, the government continues to support states and UTs through various central sector/centrally sponsored schemes/programmes by providing financial assistance, capacity building, provision of essential medicines, diagnostics, teleconsultation services, etc. to ensure effective and accessible primary healthcare. The Family Adoption Programme (FAP) has been incorporated into the MBBS curriculum to provide equitable healthcare access to rural population, Nadda said. The FAP involves medical colleges adopting villages, and MBBS students adopting families within these villages. This enables regular follow-up of adopted families for vaccination, growth monitoring, menstrual hygiene, Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation, healthy lifestyle practices, nutrition, vector control, and medication adherence, the minister said. It also helps in educating families about ongoing government health programmes, he said. Further, the District Residency Programme (DRP) notified by the National Medical Commission (NMC) provides for a compulsory three-month posting cum training of PG medical students at district hospitals as a part of the course curriculum. The DRP benefits the public by strengthening healthcare delivery in rural and underserved areas. Launched in 2018, 1,78,154 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) have been established as on July 15 by transforming existing Sub-Health Centres (SHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) to provide comprehensive primary healthcare closer to people's homes, Nadda said. Services have expanded from basic maternal and child care to twelve (12) comprehensive healthcare packages. With these reforms, annual footfall rose from 13.49 crore in the financial year 2019-20 to 128.08 crore in 2024-25. Over 117 crore individuals have been screened for hypertension, diabetes, oral, breast, and cervical cancers. Availability of medicines at AAMs and teleconsultations with specialists have improved accessibility, reduced costs, and addressed provider shortages, Nadda stated. PTI PLB RT RT view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 18:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
