In a major boost to medical education in the State, the MCI has accorded permission to Sardar Rajas Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre (SRMCHRC) at Jirang in Kalahandi district to commence its MBBS programme from the ensuing academic session 2013-14. The SRMCHRC, established by the Tamil Nadu-based Selvam Educational and Charitable Trust, has been permitted to admit 100 students into the college. With the addition, the medical seats in the State has gone up to 850. The college would be included in the JEE counselling for admissions into medical State quota seats that would get underway after July 21.