LUCKNOW, July 16 -- The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) will expand beyond its role as an affiliating university by establishing its own medical college with 100 MBBS seats, deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak announced on Wednesday.

Addressing the university's second convocation ceremony, Pathak said the proposal had already been submitted to the state government and was expected to receive approval shortly. The proposed college will also offer BSc (Nursing) and paramedical courses, besides providing affordable treatment to patients and boosting the state's pool of trained healthcare professionals.

Presiding over the convocation, governor Anandiben Patel directed medical institutions to publicise the Centre's decision ...