Vijayawada News Update: National Medical Council Reverses Decision on Pulivendula Medical College
National Medical Council Reverses Decision
The recent decision by the National Medical Council (NMC) to withdraw its approval for admissions at Pulivendula Medical College highlights significant challenges in medical education infrastructure in the Vijayawada region. This action stems from a request made by the Director of Medical Education (DME) due to inadequate facilities and staffing needed for the upcoming academic year.
Concerns Over Medical College Status
According to NMC's official communication, the principal of Dr. YSR Medical College submitted an application for the establishment of new undergraduate medical college seats. However, the NMC initially denied permission, citing a lack of infrastructure and insufficient faculty.
- NMC originally granted 50 out of 100 requested seats due to previous appeals.
- DME informed the NMC regarding delays in infrastructure progress on Sep 10.
- Health Minister Y Satya Kumar attributed these issues to the former YSRCP government's inadequate completion of necessary works.
Future Prospects and Development Plans
Minister Kumar asserted that the current government will address the infrastructure challenges and explore options for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to expedite the completion of remaining medical college projects. He condemned prior misinformation related to the status of these colleges and underlined the pressing need for proper staffing levels.
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