New Delhi/Shimla, Oct 24: The Central Government approved the creation of 320 additional postgraduate medical seats across six government medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh, backed by a grant of approximately ₹415 crore.
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda declared that the expansion aligns with national efforts to augment medical education and improve local access to specialized treatments in disciplines such as surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, and oncology.
Under the allocation, Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla will receive the largest share with 91 seats, followed by government medical colleges in Hamirpur, Tanda, Nerchowk, Nahan, and Chamba.
Nadda affirmed that the proposal submitted by the state government was fully sanctioned, while urging local authorities to complete regulatory formalities promptly and address administrative delays on related healthcare and infrastructure projects.
