Doctor registrations increase significantly at J&K medical council
Jammu, January 17,2026- The Jammu & Kashmir Medical Council (JKMC) has witnessed a significant rise in the registration of doctors, indicating steady growth in the medical workforce across the Union Territory. Officials said the surge reflects increasing confidence among medical professionals to practice in Jammu and Kashmir and points to positive developments in the healthcare […]
Massive Healthcare Push Positions J&K as Emerging Medical Hub
Srinagar, January 13, 2026: Jammu and Kashmir is rapidly emerging as a major medical and healthcare hub in the country following a massive expansion of health infrastructure spanning tertiary, secondary, and primary care levels, officials said on Tuesday. The Union Territory now hosts two All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), 12 medical colleges, 17 […]
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 […]
J&K healthcare sector receives Rs 3,481 crore boost over Last 4 years
Srinagar, March 24, 2025 – The Government of India has injected Rs 3,481.03 crore into Jammu and Kashmir’s healthcare sector over the past four years, aimed at enhancing infrastructure and ensuring accessible, affordable medical services across the Union Territory. The funds, allocated under various Centrally Sponsored Schemes, were detailed in a recent statement, highlighting a […]