Today, On 3rd December, The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns over vacant medical seats and urged the Central Government to consult stakeholders for solutions. Highlighting the high demand for healthcare professionals, the court stressed the importance of ensuring all seats are filled. It called for streamlined admission processes and better resource utilization in medical education. This move aims to address gaps and improve access to healthcare across the country.
The Supreme Court said that medical seats should not remain vacant when India is facing a shortage of doctors. This came while hearing petitions asking admission authorities to hold a special or stray counseling round for unfilled seats. These requests were made even after five rounds of counseling had already been completed. The court stressed the need to use all available resources to address the country’s healthcare challenges.