*MEDICAL NEWS UPDATE | MBBS SEATS SURGE, BUT QUALITY AT RISK*🩺 *India's Medical Education Landscape:* - 1.12 lakh+ MBBS seats and *780 medical colleges*, a *130% increase in 10 years*. - Experts warn of *regional imbalance* and *declining quality* due to rapid expansion. *Dr. Raju's Warning:* > "Stop opening new medical colleges in South India. Numbers alone won’t help—without skills, it’s useless." *Key Stats:* - *South India leads*: Telangana (22 seats/lakh), Karnataka (17), TN (15) - *North lags*: UP (4), Bihar (2), Jharkhand (2) - *National average*: 8/lakh population *The Concern:* - *Faculty shortage* and *infrastructure strain* affecting training quality (e.g., 50% faculty shortage in Telangana's top colleges) *The Takeaway:* - *Balanced growth* is needed, focusing on *quality training* over just increasing numbers. *Stay Informed:* Follow Medical News Channel for accurate, research-based updates.