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Total 13,86,136 Doctors in India Through National AYUSH Mission Initiative

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Total 13,86,136 Doctors in India Through National AYUSH Mission Initiative

Recent data from the Union Health Ministry marks 13,86,136 registered doctors in India and 38.49 lakh registered nursing personnel through the National AYUSH Mission


As highlighted by recent data from the Union Health Ministry, the Union Minister of State for Health, Smt. Anupriya Patel, shared with the Lok Sabha that the nation boasts
13,86,136 registered allopathic doctors and 38.49 lakh registered nursing personnel. This increase in medical professionals signifies the government's ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services nationwide.

Key National AYUSH Mission Incentives and Improvements


According to the National Medical Commission (NMC), as of July 2024, India has
13,86,136 allopathic doctors registered with State Medical Councils and the NMC. When considering the availability of 80% of these registered doctors, along with approximately 5.65 lakh AYUSH doctors, India achieves a doctor-population ratio of 1:836, surpassing the World Health Organization (WHO) standard of 1:1000. Despite the slight decline in the ratio from last year's 1:834, this metric remains an impressive achievement given the country's vast population.

Addressing Healthcare in Rural Areas with AYUSH Centres


Parliament member Shri Brijmohan Agrawal raised pertinent questions regarding the adequacy of healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas. MoS Patel responded by highlighting the government's multifaceted approach to improving healthcare accessibility and quality. This includes increasing the number of medical colleges and subsequently expanding MBBS and postgraduate seats.

Expansion of Medical Education