While the central government invests 68.50 per cent of ₹1.5 crore per additional 10,023 medical seat, the State governments invest the rest.
The government approved 10,023 new medical seats with an investment of ₹15,034 crore to achieve the goal of 75,000 additional medical seats and improve universal health coverage. India had 387 medical colleges in 2013-14, which increased to 808 in 2025-26. This growth led to a 141 per cent rise in undergraduate and postgraduate seats. The new regulation permits experienced government specialists to become professors without the mandatory residency requirement.
The Central government will fund 68.5 per cent of the investment of ₹15,034 crore, amounting to ₹10,303.20 crore. The states will fund the remaining ₹4,731.30 crore.
Underserved communities will benefit from the addition of a skilled medical workforce, particularly of specialists. Using the existing infrastructure is cost-effective and promotes balanced regional distribution of the workforce.
With this investment, aspiring medical students will get more opportunities to pursue a medical education in India. The country will have more doctors and specialists. India can become a prime destination for providing affordable healthcare and boosting foreign exchange.
