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Uttarakhand Boosts Medical Education with New Colleges, Nursing Seats Top 11,000
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🗓 15 Nov 2026, 12:31 PM
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Uttarakhand's government has approved several new medical colleges, raising nursing seats to over 11,000.
Uttarakhand's health ministry announced the approval of multiple new medical colleges across the state, a move aimed at strengthening the region's healthcare infrastructure. The additions are part of a broader strategy to increase the availability of qualified medical professionals in the hilly state.
With the new institutions, the total number of nursing seats in Uttarakhand has risen to more than 11,000, a significant jump from previous years. The expansion is expected to address the chronic shortage of nurses in both public and private hospitals.
State officials said the colleges will be equipped with modern facilities and will follow the standards set by the Medical Council of India. The government hopes the increased intake will also create more teaching and research opportunities, ultimately improving patient care throughout the state.
With the new institutions, the total number of nursing seats in Uttarakhand has risen to more than 11,000, a significant jump from previous years. The expansion is expected to address the chronic shortage of nurses in both public and private hospitals.
State officials said the colleges will be equipped with modern facilities and will follow the standards set by the Medical Council of India. The government hopes the increased intake will also create more teaching and research opportunities, ultimately improving patient care throughout the state.