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Haryana Targets Over 3,400 MBBS Seats by 2029

The plan was announced on National Doctors’ Day to build on a decade of reforms spanning increased medical seats, expanded patient services, stronger staff safety measures, wider insurance coverage.

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Stating that medical colleges are being established in every district, he said that there were only six medical colleges in 2014 and the number has now increased to 15 even as nine new colleges are under construction. (HT File)

Overview

  • Haryana intends to boost MBBS seats from 2,185 today to more than 3,400 by 2029 under Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s roadmap.
  • The state has expanded medical colleges from six in 2014 to 15 operational institutions, with nine more under construction across all districts.
  • Postgraduate capacity has grown from 289 seats to 1,043 with an additional 155 diploma positions introduced.
  • Since 2014, the government has recruited 3,798 doctors and rolled out free dialysis services at government hospitals, medical colleges and universities.
  • Over 1.33 crore residents benefit from Ayushman Bharat and Chirayu schemes, and new laws impose three months to five years’ jail and fines of ₹50,000–₹2 lakh for assaults on healthcare staff.