Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, J. P. Nadda encouraged the National Medical Commission to add 75,000 medical seats over next 5 years to meet the growing demand of aspiring medical professionals. 

Addressing the 4th year anniversary ceremony of the National Medical Commission, J. P. Nadda congratulated NMC on its fourth anniversary and commended it for adding 25,000 UG and PG seats during the last four years. He also noted that NMC achieved its target of 1,00,000 MBBS seats in the country a year in advance.

Lauding recent technological methodologies adopted by NMC such as in assessing medical colleges through AI and introduction of Aadhar-enabled biometric attendance (AEBAS) for faculty, Nadda motivated NMC to continue its efforts to improve and enhance the quality of medical education in the country.

He also highlighted the initiation of the National Medical Register (NMR) calling it “a dynamic database for all allopathic doctors which has already received about 20,000 applications”.

Nadda said that recent efforts towards serving public health, especially the Family Adoption Program will prepare MBBS students to become more humane and skillful clinicians. He also pointed out the shift in mindset to preventive healthcare and wellness.

On the occasion, Nadda released an Essay compilation book – ‘Making of a Family Physician: Reaching the Roots’ of selected 89 essays, a Collage book- ‘Art of Making of a Family Physician: Reaching the Roots’ of selected 67 colleges and a First Survey report on medical camps conducted by colleges under Family Adoption Program through village outreach. The survey has been carried out by 2nd year MBBS students in 2022 from 496 colleges from 28 states/Union Territories.

Hekali Zhimomi, Additional Secretary, Union Health Ministry; Dr. B. N. Gangadhar, Chairperson, NMC; Dr. Aruna V. Vanikar (Undergraduate Medical Education Board), Dr. Vijay Oza (Postgraduate Medical Education Board), Presidents, NMC and senior officials of the Union Health Ministry were present on the occasion.