JP Nadda Encourage NMC to Outspread 75,000 Medical Seats by 2029
New Delhi:The Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, requested the National Medical Commission to increase the number of 75,000medical seats by 2029.Nadda delivered this statement during the 4th-anniversary event of the National Medical Commission today.
Shri JP Nadda, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, spoke on tuesday on the  4th year celebration of the National Medical Commission. During the event, Shri JP Nadda praised NMC for its growth in adding 25,000 UG and PG seats in the past four years, marking its fourth anniversary, as stated in a press release from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Additionally, he pointed out that NMC reached its goal of 100,000 MBBS seats across the country one year ahead of schedule. He also motivated NMC to reach the goal established by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to increase 75,000 medical seats in the next 5 years to fulfill the increasing need for future medical professionals, according to the statement.
Using AI method to evaluate medical colleges
“Commending NMC for implementing new technological methods like using AI to evaluate medical colleges and implementing Aadhar-enabled biometric attendance (AEBAS) for faculty, JP Nadda urged NMC to keep working on enhancing the standard of medical education in the nation.
he pointed out the launch of the National Medical Register (NMR), describing it as “an active database for all allopathic doctors that has garnered approximately 20,000 applications so far”.
The Health Minister of the Union stated that current initiatives in public health service, notably the Family Adoption Program, will equip MBBS students to be more compassionate and proficient healthcare professionals. He also highlighted the change in perspective towards preventive healthcare and wellness.
Aim to reach 75,000 medical seats by 2029
During the event, the Union Health Minister unveiled a book containing 89 essays titled ‘Making of a Family Physician: Reaching the Roots’, a book of 67 collages titled ‘Art of Making of a Family Physician: Reaching the Roots’, and a report on medical camps conducted by colleges as part of the Family Adoption Program through village outreach. According to the statement, 2nd year MBBS students from 496 colleges in 28 states/Union Territories conducted the survey in 2022.
The Union Minister also honored the students who produced the top essays and collages. He ended his speech by commending the new students who enrolled in MBBS programs across the nation. JP Nadda Speech to encourage NMC (National Medical Commission) to enlarge the 75,000 medical seats in next 5 years will plays a significant role to improve healthcare system of India.
HekaliZhimomi, an Additional Secretary from the Union Health Ministry; Dr BN Gangadhar, who serves as the Chairperson of NMC; and Dr Aruna Vanikar and Dr Vijay Oza, Presidents of the NMC’s Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education Boards respectively, along with other senior officials from the Union Health Ministry, attended the event and agreed on expanding 75,000 medical seats by 2029.
