Medical colleges grew from 387 to 858 between 2014 and 2024.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery seats rose from 51,348 to 142,464.
Postgraduate (specialist) seats rose from 31,185 to 86,287.
157 new nursing colleges will produce about 15,700 nursing graduates annually.
Target to add 10,000 additional postgraduate seats by the 2028‑29 academic year.
Goal to create 100,000 allied and healthcare professionals over the next five years.
Digital health tools like eSanjeevani (online video consultations) and ABHA (digital health records) help serve remote populations.
Doctor training seats increased by 177%, and advanced training seats grew by a similar margin, aiming to fill gaps in rural and tribal areas.
New nursing colleges will add thousands of graduates each year, while a five‑year plan seeks to create 100,000 allied health workers.
Digital health platforms such as eSanjeevani and ABHA‑enabled records are used to provide specialist care to people far from hospitals.
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