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JAMMU: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy & Department of Space, Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday said , the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought several measures to make medical education affordable and accessible, so that no deserving candidate finds himself at disadvantage. The number of MBBS seats increased by 79% from 51,348 to 91,927 while MD seats by 93% from 31,185 to 60,202 in just over 9 years, he said.
In a quantum jump, Dr Jitendra Singh said,from 145 government govt medical colleges in 2014, India now has 260 such GMCs, while the number of AIIMS in the country went up to 23 in over 9 years, he informed.
The Minister was speaking after flagging off a 32-seater bus donated to AIIMS, Jammu by the SBI. The function was held at Bakshi Nagar Camp Office of AIIMS, Jammu. The official handover ceremony took place at the AIIMS Jammu present campus (Maheshpura chownk, Bakshi Nagar, Jammu) where the Chief General Manager of State Bank of India, Vinod Jaiswal and Deputy General Manager, SBI Ravinder Kumar Guptahanded over the keys to the Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu Prof. (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta in the presence of the esteemed Chief Guest, Dr Jitendra Singh (Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology; Ministry of Earth Sciences; in the Prime Minister’s Office; Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy; and Department of Space).
Dr. Jitendra Singh also released a book titled, “Handbook of Policies, Guidelines and Procedures” of significance within the Researchby Research Section, AIIMS Jammu. This handbook strives to establish AIIMS Jammu as a leading centre for medical research on both national and global scales. This book highlights the importance of collaboration between institutions and an increasing emphasis on conducting trials across multiple centres. Serving as an invaluable reference guide, this handbook facilitates navigation through the intricate research landscape, streamlining processes, and providing researchers with the necessary tools to make substantial strides in both medical science and patient care.
Prof. (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta expressed his gratitude towards Honourable Union Minister of State,Dr Jitendra Singh for sparing his valuable time and to grace the occasion. He appreciated SBI’s support in enhancing community services and the welfare of faculty and students.
The event was attended by dignitaries, including the Deans, DDA (AIIMS Jammu), Financial advisor, faculty members, Account and Administrative officer of AIIMS Jammu and also by Kumar Jee Raina (Regional Manager, SBI).
The Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu Prof. (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta shared the Institute’s vision, emphasizing a commitment to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care that not only meets immediate healthcare needs but also considers the long-term well-being of patients, communities, and the environment.