Shivam Bakshi
Srinagar, July 21 (NVI): In a significant boost to medical education in Jammu and Kashmir, Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri has been granted approval for 50 additional MBBS seats, taking its annual intake from 100 to 150.
Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced the development on Tuesday, saying the decision would create more opportunities for aspiring medical students and further strengthen the healthcare sector in the Union Territory.
In a post on X, the minister said that following the enhancement of MBBS seats at Government Medical College Jammu and Government Medical College Srinagar, approval has now been accorded for an additional 50 MBBS seats at GMC Rajouri.
“Glad to share that, after the successful enhancement of MBBS seats at Government Medical College Jammu and Government Medical College Srinagar, approval has now been accorded for an additional 50 MBBS seats at Government Medical College Rajouri, increasing its intake capacity from 100 to 150 seats,” she said.
The minister said the government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, remains committed to strengthening medical education, expanding opportunities for aspiring doctors, and building a more accessible healthcare system for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. (NVI)
