(a) whether the Government proposes to amend the Medical Council of India (MCI) Act to put in
place a regulatory framework to be followed by the Medical Colleges/Hospitals in private sector; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government proposes to amend the Medical Council of India (MCI) Act to put in
place a regulatory framework to be followed by the Medical Colleges/Hospitals in private sector; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) & (b) This Ministry has proposed to set up a National Council for Human Resources in
Health as an overarching regulatory body for the health sector to reform the current regulatory
framework and enhance supply of skilled personnel. A Task Force under the chairmanship of
Union Secretary (Health and family Welfare) has been constituted to deliberate upon the issue
of setting up the proposed National Council. The Task Force shall submit its report to the
Ministry by 31st July, 2009.