The Gujarat government said it is on track to add more than 7,000 doctors to the country every year, a figure revealed by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at a recent event in Ahmedabad. CM Patel addressed the All India Medical Conference – IMA NATCON 2025 and an oath‑taking ceremony for the Indian Medical Association, stressing that the state’s health system has grown “dramatically” through better facilities, up‑to‑date infrastructure and the latest medical technology.
Speaking to the conference, the CM highlighted the increase in AIIMS centres, medical colleges and super‑specialty hospitals that India has seen over the last decade. In Gujarat, he pointed out that healthcare and medical education have consistently been government priorities. When Narendra Modi first took office as the state’s chief minister, only 1,175 medical seats existed; today, Gujarat’s ambition of one medical college per district means it can bring more than 7,000 new doctors into practice each year.
Patel went on to discuss the broader transformation of India’s medical education sector since 2014. He noted that the number of medical colleges has jumped from 387 to 731, an 88 % rise. MBBS seats have grown from 51,000 to over 112,000, while postgraduate spots have escalated by 133 %, climbing from 31,000 to 72,000. He credited this surge to a series of policy reforms that have opened doors for more aspiring doctors across the country.
On a forward‑looking note, the chief minister introduced the Viksit Gujarat @2047 roadmap, a plan that lines up with the national vision of Viksit Bharat. The strategy outlines goals such as 100 % universal healthcare coverage and the eradication of anaemia and malnutrition. Patel expressed confidence that the medical community would be instrumental in achieving the state’s goal of a Swasth Gujarat, Sashakt Samruddh Gujarat.
2025 is a momentous year for the country, he added. In addition to marking the 150th birth anniversaries of Sardar Patel and Bhagwan Birsa Munda, it also commemorates 150 years of the composition of Vande Mataram and the centenary of the All India Medical Conference and the IMA. Patel praised the IMA for evolving over a century from a mere professional body into a key institution that safeguards the nation’s health.
The theme of IMA NATCON‑2025—“Healthcare and Well‑being for All”—aligned with Patel’s broader vision. He congratulated the attendees for gathering under the centenary motto of Service, Science and Synergy, and said the discussions would set a fresh course for India’s healthcare future. He also extended best wishes to Dr Anil Nayak and his team, encouraging them to continue working under the guiding principle of Nation First, Patient First.
During the ceremony, Union Home Minister Amit Shah echoed these sentiments, noting that India is steadily building a holistic health ecosystem that places a strong emphasis on preventive care, wellness, and accessible healthcare for all.
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