The state’s infrastructure for medical education has been expanded with the sanctioning of a new government medical college (GMC) in Nashik, Maharashtra, by the National Medical Council (NMC). Out of the 10 new GMCs the state administration promised to establish this year, this one will offer 50 seats, making it the second to be approved.
The Maharashtra government has been making concerted efforts to augment the state’s medical seat capacity. It declared that ten additional GMCs, each with room for 100 pupils, would be established in different districts. The NMC received proposals for these GMCs with the goal of meeting the increasing demand for medical education and training.
A GMC at G T Hospital in Mumbai was approved earlier in July 2024 by the NMC’s Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB), albeit only 50 seats were approved as opposed to the 100 that were initially suggested. The fact that a number of other plans were turned down because they did not adhere to NMC standards highlights the difficulties in fulfilling regulatory obligations.
The state government of Maharashtra changed its strategy in reaction to these defeats. After a thorough examination and adherence to NMC guidelines, the state was able to secure approval for the Nashik GMC. Nevertheless, the Nashik college’s capacity was lowered from 100 to 50 seats, just like the Mumbai GMC.
The state government has also faced additional difficulties. The NMC declined to approve a proposed GMC in Ambernath because of problems meeting the infrastructure standards. In an effort to meet the requirements, the government has chosen to lease a building for this GMC in order to solve these problems.
A Government Resolution (GR) dated July 14, 2023, said that the state had suggested building a hospital with 430 beds and room for 100 students. However, due to inadequate infrastructure, this concept was rejected. The state’s determination to increase medical education while overcoming logistical and legal obstacles is reflected in the continuous changes.
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THE INDIAN EXPRESS
