Why is Odisha's Health Minister Urging the Centre for MBBS Admissions?
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Synopsis
Odisha's Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling is pushing for the expedited issuance of the Letter of Permission for MBBS admissions at two new medical colleges. With the demand for medical education on the rise, this move could significantly enhance the state's healthcare infrastructure and increase the number of available medical seats.
Key Takeaways
- Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling meets with Union Health Minister to discuss MBBS admissions.
- Urges for the swift issuance of the Letter of Permission (LoP).
- 100 MBBS seats each at PMPMC and GMC will be added for the 2025-26 academic session.
- This will increase the total number of government medical colleges in Odisha to 16.
- Overall, the number of MBBS seats in government institutions will rise to 1800.
Bhubaneswar, Aug 5 (NationPress) The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling engaged with the Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda in New Delhi on Tuesday, advocating for the swift issuance of the Letter of Permission (LoP) to facilitate the admission of 100 MBBS students each at the Pavitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College (PMPMC), Talcher, and the Government Medical College (GMC), Phulbani, for the 2025-26 academic session.
According to an official statement released on Tuesday, Mahaling also discussed with the Union Health Minister various strategies to further enhance healthcare services in Odisha.
“The state health minister has called for immediate action from the Union Health Minister to secure the LoP for the admission of 100 MBBS students at both institutions for the upcoming academic year,” the statement detailed.
These two institutions have been established recently to address the increasing demand for medical education in Odisha.
The Deans and Principals of both institutions submitted their applications for the LoP on January 18, 2025, via the National Medical Commission (NMC) portal.
Teams from the NMC conducted physical inspections of the colleges on June 23, 2025, for PMPMC, Talcher, and on May 28, 2025, for GMC, Phulbani.
The state government has allocated necessary funds to enhance facilities and ensure quality medical education at these institutions.
Once the LoP is granted, the total number of government medical colleges in the state will rise from 14 to 16, significantly boosting the healthcare infrastructure.
This increase will also elevate the total number of MBBS seats in government institutions to 1800.
Notable attendees at the meeting included Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Odisha Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water and Rural Development, Rabi Narayan Naik, MP from Cuttack Bhartruhari Mahtab, Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit, and MP from Kandhamal constituency Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi.
Point of View
It is crucial that the efforts of state officials like Mukesh Mahaling are supported at the federal level. As the demand for medical professionals continues to grow, expediting the approval process for educational institutions is imperative for bolstering healthcare services across India.
NationPress
07/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Letter of Permission (LoP)?
The Letter of Permission (LoP) is an essential document issued by the National Medical Commission that allows medical colleges to admit students.
How many MBBS seats will be added in Odisha?
With the granting of the LoP, the total number of MBBS seats in government institutions in Odisha will rise to 1800.
Which colleges are involved in this initiative?
The Pavitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College in Talcher and the Government Medical College in Phulbani are the two colleges seeking LoP.
When were the applications for LoP submitted?
The applications for the LoP were submitted on January 18, 2025.
What impact will this have on healthcare in Odisha?
This initiative aims to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure by increasing the number of medical professionals in the state.
