Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Group Opposes Privatization of Medical Education, Healthcare
Imagine the government wants to change how people get medical care.
A group called Praja Arogya Vedika (PAV) is speaking out against it.
They don't want the government to let private companies run medical schools and a healthcare program called Arogyasri.
PAV thinks this will make healthcare more expensive and harder to get, especially for those who don't have much money.
The group is asking the government to stop these changes, specifically two rules called GOs 107 and 108, which they believe are unfair to some people.
PAV believes the current plans could make it harder for people to receive the healthcare that they need.
Praja Arogya Vedika (PAV) opposed the government's plan to privatize medical education.
The group also opposed privatization of the Arogyasri scheme.
PAV warns such measures will weaken public healthcare and deny affordable care.
PAV condemned the government's decision to hand over medical colleges to private entities.
PAV demanded withdrawal of GOs 107 and 108, regarding medical seat sales.
- Who
- Praja Arogya Vedika (PAV)
- What
- Opposed the government's plan to privatize medical education and Arogyasri scheme.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Vijayawada
- Why
- To prevent weakening of the public healthcare system and protect affordable healthcare.
- Organization
- Praja Arogya Vedika (PAV)
- Issue
- Privatization of medical education and Arogyasri scheme
- Location
- Vijayawada
- Opposition to
- Coalition government's move
- Action requested
- Withdrawal of GOs 107 and 108