(a) the steps taken/proposed by the Government to ensure the quality of medical
education in self-financed medical colleges;
(b) whether the Medical Council of India (MCI) has issued any guidelines to
standardise the appointment of teachers in these medical colleges; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) The Medical Council of India (MCI) set up under an Act of Parliament is the statutory body responsible
for establishing and maintaining high standards of medical education in the country. The regulations framed
by MCI in this regard, with the due approval of the Central Government, are binding on all medical colleges
whether public or private or self-financed, which fall under the ambit of MCI.
(b) & (c): MCI has issued “Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulation, 1998â€
to standardise the appointment of teachers in medical colleges.