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New Delhi : Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan presided over the proceedings of draw of lots for selection of part-time members of National Medical Commission (NMC) here on October 14, 2019, in the presence of his deputy Ashwini Kumar Choubey. This was conducted in the presence of senior officers from the Ministry and mediapersons.
Terming it historic, Dr Vardhan stated that it is a huge and visionary reform in the medical education sector by the NDA Government under the leadership of our visionary PM Narendra Modi and will prove to be a milestone in the years to come. He further stated that as promised, the process of selecting its members is being completed in a time bound manner.
“We had 9 months to select the members of the NMC and within a short span of two months, we have framed the rules, notified them and also carried out the process of selection of the part-time members of the NMC today. To ensure probity and integrity of the highest order, a compact body is being selected through a transparent mechanism and representation of States and State Councils in rotation. This will facilitate faster decision making also,” Dr Vardhan added, according to a PIB release. The Union Health Minister further stated that inclusion of members from diverse background for balanced policy prescriptions is also being ensured.
The National Medical Commission Act, 2019, received assent of the President on August 8, 2019, and was published in the official Gazette the same day. The Central Government had sought nominations from the States / UTs and State Medical Councils (SMCs) for constitution of the Medical Advisory Council under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.