Chhattisgarh to add 5 new medical colleges, MBBS seats to rise by 250

These new medical colleges will be established in five districts, including Manendragarh, Kabirdham, Janjgir-Champa, Gidam (Dantewada), and Kunkuri (Jashpur). CM Sai himself shared this information on his X handle.

CM Sai took to his social media handle, 'X', and wrote to state that this initiative will not only train future physicians but also serve as a significant step toward ensuring improved healthcare facilities in every region of the state; simultaneously, it will bolster the availability of quality healthcare services at the local level.

Following the establishment of five new medical colleges, the number of MBBS seats will increase. The number of seats is set to rise from 1,430 to 1,680. Additionally, the total number of medical colleges in the state will also increase from 10 to 15.

According to the Zeenews media news report, there will be 50 MBBS seats in each college. As a result, the number of seats in Chhattisgarh's government medical colleges will increase by 250.

Currently, there are 10 government medical colleges in the state, with a total of 1,430 MBBS seats available.

This decision will benefit lakhs of medical students across the entire state. This step will ensure that students no longer have to look elsewhere in search of colleges. This initiative will provide convenience to students and promote the expansion of medical education within the state.

Meanwhile, construction work is underway at the colleges currently being established across the state. The construction of the medical college buildings has already commenced.

Additionally, 125 Assistant Professors are being recruited through the CG PSC, and the process of appointing faculty members for colleges is also underway.