PM Modi announces 75,000 new medical seats in the next 5 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to add 75,000 new medical seats in the next five years, aiming to enhance the country’s medical education capacity and address the growing demand for healthcare professionals. He made this announcement on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from the ramparts of the Red Fort during his address on the 78th Independence Day.

Modi highlights how about 25,000 students go abroad for medical studies each year. Therefore the government has decided to add 75,000 new seats in the next five years. He outlines that the goals are to shape India’s growth, drive innovation, and position the country as a global leader across various sectors.