Prime Minister underlines the need for expansion of All India Institute of Medical Sciences across the country.

The Prime Minister underlined the need for expanding the setting up of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences across the country. He said India is moving towards the expansion of AIIMS from the present six to more than 22 AIIMS. He said, to make the health infrastructure robust, the Government has taken various measures during the last 6 to 7 years. He added, more than 170 new medical colleges have been set up already and work is going on to add 100 new medical colleges in the future. He said, 58 thousand Under Graduate and Post Graduate medical seats have been increased.

Mr. Modi has said that Covid-19 pandemic has posed many challenges and taught many lessons. He said, every country has tackled this problem in their own ways. He said, India has resolved to increase its capacity to attain Atmanirbharta during this disaster.