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Pathak for increase in number of PG seats

By, Lucknow
Published on: Jun 29, 2025 07:57 PM IST

“Apart from fulfilling norms and regular faculty strength as per the NMC guidelines, interviews should be conducted to get good faculty for teaching at medical colleges,” Pathak, who also holds the medical education portfolio, told officials.

While calling for adherence to National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines, Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Sunday said the number of post-graduate (PG) medical seats should be increased in the state.

Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak. (Sourced)

“Apart from fulfilling norms and regular faculty strength as per the NMC guidelines, interviews should be conducted to get good faculty for teaching at medical colleges,” Pathak, who also holds the medical education portfolio, told officials.

Currently, the state has 1,871 PG seats in the government sector and 2,100 in the private sector.

Also, principals of the state-run medical colleges will take daily rounds of their campuses and upload pictures of the same, Pathak said.

According to a directive issued in this regard by principal secretary, medical health and medical education, Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, the principals will be responsible for ensuring all services related to patient care and teaching on campuses.

“In case principals are not available, deputies shall take the rounds,” said Pathak.

 
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