The Union Government has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to address the shortage of doctors and healthcare resources in the country, highlighting the expansion of medical education infrastructure and targeted incentives under the National Health Mission (NHM). The details were shared by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare…
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Anupriya Patel Launches NBEMS AI Training for 42,000+ Doctors
New Delhi, 21 Jan 2026: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, today inaugurated an online training programme on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education developed by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The initiative aims to equip over 50,000 doctors nationwide with…
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Vice-President Releases Hindi Edition of ‘Palanivelu GUTS’
New Delhi, January 19, 2026: Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday released the Hindi edition of ‘Palanivelu GUTS’, the autobiography of renowned surgeon Dr. C. Palanivelu, describing it as a powerful narrative of courage, perseverance and ethical innovation in Indian medicine. A Story Beyond Surgical Success Addressing…
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“Anupriya Patel Urges Young Doctors to Serve with Compassion”
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, on Monday addressed the 7th convocation ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, highlighting the significant transformation achieved in India’s healthcare and medical education landscape over the past 11 years. The convocation…
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J P Nadda at KGMU Convocation: Healthcare Growth
Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed the 21st annual convocation of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on 20 December 2025. The event was graced by Smt. Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister; Shri Pankaj Kumar, Minister of State…
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Brig (Retd) Dr Raju Agrawal Takes Charge as AIIMS Patna Chief
Patna witnessed a significant leadership transition on Friday as Brigadier (Retd) Dr Raju Agrawal formally took charge as the new executive director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna. He succeeds Dr Saurabh Varshney, who completed his tenure as the institute’s head. Farewell and Welcome Ceremony The…
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Cabinet Approves Expansion of Medical Seats in India
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a major expansion of India’s medical education capacity. Under the new plan, 5,000 postgraduate (PG) and 5,023 undergraduate (MBBS) seats will be added across government institutions by 2028-29. The initiative, part of Phase-III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS),…