The National Medical Commission has granted approval to establish new medical colleges in six districts in Tamil Nadu.
Authorisation has been granted to set up medical colleges in six districts namely Tenkasi, Mayiladuthurai, Perambalur, Arakkonam, Ranipet and Tirupattur.
Earlier in 2022, Tamil Nadu opened 11 new medical colleges.
Tamil Nadu has a population of a little more than 8 crore and more than 10,000 seats in more than 70 medical colleges.