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UP health services transform: Medical colleges jump from 36 to 85
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News18•09-10-2026, 11:04
UP health services transform: Medical colleges jump from 36 to 85
- •Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the transformation of healthcare in Uttar Pradesh through social media.
- •The number of medical colleges in the state has significantly increased from 36 in 2017 to 85 today.
- •MBBS seats have surged from 4,690 to over 13,600, expanding opportunities for youth and local treatment access.
- •More than 10 crore people are now covered under Ayushman Bharat and Chief Minister Jan Arogya Abhiyan.
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Uttar Pradesh has seen a significant rise in its medical infrastructure, with the total number of medical colleges increasing from 36 in 2017 to 85, while MBBS seats have surged from 4,690 to over 13,600.
Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the state government, Uttar Pradesh is advancing the 'One District-One Medical College' resolution to replace older, dilapidated healthcare systems and set new standards in public health services.
Over 10 crore residents in Uttar Pradesh are covered under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Abhiyan, allowing them to live free from the worry of heavy treatment expenses for serious illnesses.
