Srinagar, Nov 13 (KNS) : The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has urged the Centre to expedite the approval process for Kashmir Medical College, saying the delay in granting the Letter of Permission (LoP) has left the academic future of more than 100 aspiring medical students uncertain.

Speaking to news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) the association has appealed to Union Health Minister J P Nadda to personally intervene in the matter and ensure that the medical college gets the necessary approval to commence its MBBS programme for the 2026 academic session.

AIMSA president Dr Mohammad Momin Khan said an early decision on the LoP was crucial to safeguard the interests of students who were waiting for an opportunity to pursue medical education in their home Valley.

He said the proposed medical college would provide an additional avenue for students in Kashmir to pursue MBBS without having to seek admission outside the region.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Dr Burhan Hameed, chief adviser to AIMSA, said the future of more than 100 students should not be left in uncertainty because of administrative delays. He urged the concerned authorities to take immediate steps to resolve the issue.

The association also called for a decision before the November 16 deadline, reiterating that students' academic interests must be given priority.

The delay in approval has raised concerns among medical aspirants in Kashmir, who are awaiting clarity on the commencement of the MBBS programme for the upcoming academic session.

AIMSA said it would continue to extend support to the affected students and called upon the authorities to take urgent measures to resolve the matter. (KNS)