Centre sanctions Rs 379 crore for medical colleges in Telangana
The New Indian Express · Express News Service · 2 min read at The New Indian Express
HYDERABAD: The Centre has sanctioned Rs 379.29 crore to upgrade infrastructure at government medical colleges and their affiliated hospitals in Telangana, in line with the increase in postgraduate (PG) medical seats. The Health Ministry communicated its approval for proposals submitted by the state government in a letter to the Telangana Health department Secretary on Thursday.
According to officials, 465 PG seats have been added across 26 government medical colleges in the state over the past two years. Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), the Centre will provide an average of Rs 81.57 lakh for each additional PG seat, taking its total contribution to Rs 379.29 crore.
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