Srinagar, Sep 3 (JKNS): The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda for approving an increase in MBBS seats across Government Medical Colleges of the Union Territory.
In a post on X, LG’s office as per news agency JKNS wrote, the total MBBS seats in GMCs of J&K have now gone up from 1,185 to 1,375. “Under PM Narendra Modi Ji’s leadership, the number of additional MBBS and PG seats has increased significantly over the last few years and he has ensured accessible, affordable and quality healthcare for all in the UT,” the post read.
Officials said the enhancement in medical education capacity is expected to strengthen healthcare delivery and create new opportunities for aspiring doctors in J&K.