Medical colleges, seats see sharp rise in last 11 years: Anupriya Patel

December 23, 2025 10:39 AM

Medical colleges, seats see sharp rise in last 11 years: Anupriya Patel

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Monday said India has witnessed a significant expansion in medical education and healthcare infrastructure over the past 11 years, with the number of medical colleges rising from 387 to 819 across the country. Addressing the 7th annual convocation of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, the minister said undergraduate medical seats have increased from 51,000 to 1.28 lakh, while postg...

VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital sign MoU with Central Ayurveda Research Institute to strengthen menopause care

November 19, 2025 1:15 PM

VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital sign MoU with Central Ayurveda Research Institute to strengthen menopause care

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital have signed an agreement with the Central Ayurveda Research Institute to develop evidence-based Ayurveda protocols for menopause care. The partnership aims to create validated integrative treatments combining Ayurveda and modern medicine. Menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, sleep disturbances, fatigue, vaginal dryness and mood shifts have driven interest in alternative and supportive therapies. “Ayurveda-based therapies, when used...