Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Shri JP Nadda met the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister to review the state’s health sector performance. The discussions covered healthcare infrastructure, medical education, specialised services and public health programmes. The Centre praised Madhya Pradesh for expanding its medical colleges through a public-private partnership model.
Key Developments in Medical Education and Healthcare
Madhya Pradesh has significantly increased its medical education capacity. The state raised MBBS seats from 5,600 to 6,120 in 2026, adding 520 new seats within a single year. Super-speciality seats in government medical colleges grew from 63 to 73, while private medical colleges increased their super-speciality capacity from 29 to 53 seats.
Under a public-private partnership approach, the state is establishing medical colleges in four locations: Dhar, Panna, Katni and Betul. These institutions are targeted for completion by December 2027. Additionally, construction has been completed at medical colleges in Chhatarpur, Damoh and Budhni. The medical college at Ujjain is expected to be ready in 2027, with proposals for colleges at Rajgarh and Mandla under the Centre’s Phase-III scheme.
Healthcare access has expanded through specialised services. The state now operates 70 haemodialysis units across 52 districts. A total of 52 cancer day-care centres are operational, and Government Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in Indore has introduced advanced cancer treatment facilities including CAR-T cell therapy.
Improvements in Maternal and Child Health
The state’s health outcomes have improved measurably. Maternal Mortality Ratio declined by 7 points to 135 per lakh live births, according to the Sample Registration System 2022-24. The proportion of pregnant women receiving four or more antenatal care visits increased from 57.5 per cent to 69.5 per cent as per NFHS-6. Neonatal Mortality Rate dropped from 27 to 26 per 1,000 live births, and Infant Mortality Rate fell from 37 to 35 per 1,000 live births.
What this means for you
If you live in Madhya Pradesh and are seeking medical education or healthcare, the state’s expansion means more admission opportunities in medical colleges and better access to specialised treatment services in your region. The push to establish medical colleges through private partnerships aims to bring advanced healthcare facilities to districts that currently lack such infrastructure. Patients requiring cancer treatment or kidney dialysis will have more centres to choose from across the state.