Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Shri JP Nadda Reviews Health Sector Progress in Madhya Pradesh; Commends State’s Healthcare Expansion and PPP Model
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Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri JP Nadda reviewed the health sector progress in Madhya Pradesh with Chief Minister Shri Mohan Yadav. Discussions focused on expanding healthcare infrastructure, medical education, and public-private partnerships (PPP). Madhya Pradesh increased its MBBS seats to 6,120 in 2026 and adopted a PPP model to establish medical colleges in Dhar, Panna, Katni, and Betul by December 2027. Improvements were also highlighted in health indicators, including Maternal Mortality Ratio and Infant Mortality Rate, alongside the rollout of specialised services like haemodialysis units and cancer day-care centres.