According to the Medical Council of India, the percentage of female students enrolled in medical schools in India is approximately 40%.

Kerala has the highest percentage of female medical students in India, with over 60% of medical students being female.

Female medical students in India face a number of challenges, including gender discrimination, lack of role models, and limited opportunities for career advancement.

There are a number of initiatives being taken to address gender and diversity issues in medical education and training in India, including increasing the number of female faculty members, providing scholarships and financial aid to female students, and creating a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students.

The Medical Council of India plays a key role in promoting gender and diversity in medical education and training by setting standards for medical education, accrediting medical schools, and conducting examinations for medical students.

Having a diverse medical workforce has a number of benefits, including improved patient care, increased innovation, and enhanced cultural competency.

Medical schools can create a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students by providing gender-neutral housing and restrooms, offering LGBTQ+ cultural competency training to faculty and staff, and creating LGBTQ+ student support groups.

Addressing gender and diversity issues in medical education and training is important to ensure that all students have equal opportunities to succeed, to improve the quality of patient care, and to promote social justice.

LGBTQ+ medical students face a number of challenges, including discrimination and harassment, lack of role models, and limited access to healthcare.

Medical schools can support LGBTQ+ students by providing gender-affirming care, offering LGBTQ+ cultural competency training to faculty and staff, and creating LGBTQ+ student support groups.

The National Medical Commission plays a key role in promoting gender and diversity in medical education and training by setting standards for medical education, accrediting medical schools, and conducting examinations for medical students.

Students from rural and underserved areas face a number of challenges in accessing medical education and training, including lack of financial resources, limited access to educational opportunities, and cultural barriers.

There are a number of initiatives being taken to address the challenges faced by students from rural and underserved areas, including providing scholarships and financial aid, increasing the number of medical schools in rural areas, and creating outreach programs to encourage students from rural areas to pursue medical careers.

The government plays a key role in promoting gender and diversity in medical education and training by setting policies and regulations, providing funding for medical education and training, and accrediting medical schools.

Medical schools face a number of challenges in implementing gender and diversity initiatives, including lack of resources, resistance from faculty and staff, and cultural barriers.