J&K bolsters medical education with 250 new MBBS seats in five years: GoI
Srinagar, August 2, 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir has significantly expanded its medical education infrastructure, adding 250 MBBS seats over the past five years, as per data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The Union Territory’s MBBS seat count has risen from 1,135 in 2020-21 to 1,385 in 2024-25, reflecting a concerted effort to address the region’s […]
SKIMS Bemina celebrates Annual Day; CM Omar Abdullah attends as chief guest
Srinagar, July 15, 2025 – SKIMS Medical College & Hospital, Bemina, celebrated its Annual Day with a grand function at the college premises, bringing together faculty, students, and prominent dignitaries in a vibrant display of academic excellence and community spirit. The event, held amid the ongoing Shrawan Mahotsav and regional tourism initiatives, underscored the institute’s […]
Government of India approves three new medical colleges for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
Srinagar, March 22, 2025 – The Government of India has greenlit the establishment of three new medical colleges in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, a move set to bolster healthcare education and services in these regions. Announced on March 21, the initiative falls under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at expanding medical education in underserved […]