(a) whether the Government are aware that there is a large difference between the demand and availability of seats for medical education in Andhra Pradesh;
(b) if so, whether the Government are considering to increase the number of seats in medical colleges; and
(c) if so, the time by which the decision is likely to be taken?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI A. RAJA)
(a) The Central Government have no information. The requirement of medical manpower in a particular State is decided by the respective State Government.
(b)& (c) A proposal has been received from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for increase of seats in PG courses at various Govt. Medical Colleges. No time frame can be given for clearance of the proposal as clearance of proposal depend on availability of infrastructural facilities and recommendations of the Medical Council of India thereon.