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NIIT, other education stocks rally up to 5% as FM announces medical education expansion in Budget 2025
The government plans to add 10,000 medical seats this year, with a goal of increasing the total by 75,000 over five years. Over the past decade, medical education has expanded significantly, with UG and PG seats rising by 130% to 1.1 lakh. This initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and meet the growing demand for medical professionals nationwide.