In a country where we have just 1 doctor for every 1700 people, there is always need for more doctors. The Government has started to take some steps to change this proportion. The article below gives brief information about the initial steps planned by the government. There is 1 doctor for every 1700 people in India.
To change this ratio, the health and family welfare ministry has announced the establishment of new medical colleges in 58 districts, resulting in an overall increase of 5,800 MBBS seats across the country. These medical colleges are being established under a centrally sponsored scheme for 'Establishment of Medical Colleges attached with existing District/Referral hospitals'. The 58 districts have been identified based on specifications: The district hospitals/referral hospital should have bed strength of at least 200 The districts that have no medical college were…
