In Jammu and Kashmir as a step towards Diplomate of National Board (DNB) strengthening, 20 more seats have been sanctioned by National Board of Examinations in Medical Science under DNB for the institutions of J&K for 2023 Session. <br />''<br />'' Our Jammu Correspondent reports that the DNB courses have been introduced in the District Hospitals and new Government Medical Colleges besides old GMCs and SKIMS in order to strengthen the institutions, decongest the Govt. Medical Colleges and to address the shortage of specialists in the UT. These seats shall be in addition to the earlier granted DNB seats. Implementation of DNB courses at the District Levels in J&K has been termed as a Best Practice in the Country. <br />''<br />''<br />