J&K gets 120 new PG medical seats in ongoing academic year

Government proposes over 300 PG medical seats to National Medical Commission

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11 (STC): During the current academic year, approximately 120 additional postgraduate medical seats in Jammu and Kashmir have been created across Government Medical Colleges, including those located in remote districts, said a report quoting the information provided by the Department-related Standing Committee on Home Affairs. The report further states that in addition, 286 postgraduate students are presently undergoing training in the seven newly established Government Medical Colleges and are contributing to specialist healthcare services in these locations.
Reports said the Jammu and Kashmir government has submitted proposals to the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the creation of more than 300 additional postgraduate medical seats.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration informed the Department-related Standing Committee on Home Affairs that it has submitted proposals to the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the creation of more than 300 additional postgraduate medical seats.
During its study tour of Jammu and Kashmir in May this , the committee, as per report, “the Committee was informed that expansion of postgraduate medical education constitutes another important component of the long-term manpower strategy.

(Straight Talk Communications Inputs KNO)