NIMHANS-2 will continue to focus on research in field of mental healthcare
The Union Budget 2026-2027 announced the setting up of a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS-2) in northern India.
The Union Budget 2026-2027 announced the setting up of a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS-2) in northern India.
The issue had triggered protests with local residents and several Hindu organisations demanding reservation for Hindu candidates as the institute was being run with the donations at the Vaishnodevi Shrine.
The MoU aims to enhance skill development in the healthcare sector by introducing structured vocational training programmes tailored to the growing demands of modern medical services.
Nadda was speaking at the foundation stone laying event of the Medical College in Dhar district of MP. Later in the day, Nadda also laid the foundation stone of another medical college to be built in Betul district of MP.
Students who have graduated from here are currently serving in many countries around the globe, he said.
The National Medical Commission (NMC), the organisation that replaced the Medical Council of India in 2020 to oversee, monitor and improve medical education in India, has directed health departments of all states and Union Territories to launch face-based mobile Aadhaar authentication for keeping watch on attendance of faculties with effect from 1 October.
The cabinet has approved the extension of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for upgrading existing government medical colleges, aiming to increase 5,023 MBBS seats.
In its strict advisory the National Medical Commission (NMC), sole regulatory body monitoring medical education and ethics across the country, says that live broadcasts of surgeries should not be used for promotion of the operating surgeon, hospital and product brand.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Medical Education, Health, Family Welfare, and Mother and Child Welfare Brajesh Pathak has announced that post-mortem examination reports in cases of accidents or other medico-legal incidents will now be provided to families within five hours.
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, while laying emphasis on invigoration of the healthcare system on Friday, said medical education has to be made affordable so that healthcare could reach every doorstep.
