NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet today approved schemes worth about Rs 14,930 crore to boost the availability of human resources for health and medical sector, including the establishment of 24 new medical colleges in unreserved areas.
Other than the new colleges, 18,058 undergraduate and postgraduate seats will be increased in medical colleges by 2020-21, according to an official statement.
The Government also plans to set up 248 nursing and midwifery schools.
The establishment of 24 new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals will take place by 2021-22. (AGENCIES)
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