Interim Budget 2024-25: Government To Setup More Medical Colleges

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Interim Budget 2024-25, which was focussed on improving the conditions of the poor, women, youth and farmers. In her speech, Ms Sitharaman said, "India's economy is going through a profound transformation and the government is focused on improving conditions for the poor, women, youth and farmers."

Talking about the benefit plans to be introduced in the education sector, the minister highlighted that the government plans to increase the number of medical colleges in the country.

"Our government plans to set up more medical colleges by utilising the existing hospital infrastructure under various departments. A committee for this purpose will be set up to examine the issues and make relevant recommendations," the Finance Minister said in Parliament.