58 medical colleges to be upgraded, seats to go up by 10,000 in 2017: Health Minister

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Saturday September 24, 2016 11:24 AM, PTI

Jaipur: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Faggan Singh Kulaste today said the medical seats will be increased by 10,000 in 2017 through NEET exam.

Addressing the second healthcare summit-Rajasthan 2016 here, he said that 58 identified medical colleges across the country will be upgraded within this time frame.

"The ministry is taking all steps to provide medical and health services to people. Efficient services are being made available to public with the use of IT," he said.

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