Vijayawada News Today: Pulivendula Medical College Faces Admission Withdrawal
Vijayawada News Today: NMC Withdrawal on Pulivendula Medical College
In recent vijayawada news, the National Medical Council (NMC) announced its withdrawal of approval for the new government medical college at Pulivendula. The state government, represented by Health Minister Y Satya Kumar, confirmed that admissions for the upcoming academic year (2024-25) will not occur due to inadequate infrastructure and faculty shortages.
Details of the NMC Withdrawal
- The NMC previously granted a limited approval of 50 seats after a petition from the state government.
- However, the director of medical education (DME) reported that infrastructure developments were not on schedule.
- The NMC found that the Pulivendula college is facing about 48% faculty shortage and 37% non-teaching staff shortage.
Government Response and Future Plans
The Health Minister expressed concerns over the insufficient progress made by the previous YSRCP government, who had proposed 17 medical colleges. He emphasized the government’s ongoing commitment to improving educational infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).
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