THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Raipur, January 20: Concerns over the declining quality of medical education in India and the functioning of the National Medical Commission (NMC) have intensified, with the Chhattisgarh Civil Society demanding the immediate dissolution of the commission.
The organisation has written to the President, urging intervention and alleging that recent decisions by the NMC have compromised merit and professional standards in medical education.
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The convener of the Chhattisgarh Civil Society, Kuldeep Solanki, described the decision to reduce the NEET PG cut-off to minus 40 as a “dark chapter” for the medical fraternity.
In the petition, he stated that the NMC was established to improve medical education standards, but its actions have instead weakened the concept of merit. The letter argues that allowing admissions below a zero cut-off could result in poorly trained specialists, posing risks to public health in the future.
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Allegations of Compromising Merit
According to the petition, lowering eligibility standards undermines professional dignity and threatens the credibility of the medical profession. The society claimed that such policies prioritise filling seats over ensuring quality education and patient safety.
“The title of specialist should be earned through hard work and merit, not merely through registration. Current policies are destroying the sanctity of the medical profession,” Solanki stated.
Key Demands Placed Before the President
The Chhattisgarh Civil Society has put forward several demands, including:
- Immediate dissolution of the NMC using powers under Section 55 of the NMC Act, 2019
- Appointment of a Board of Governors consisting of reputed academicians and health professionals until a new commission is formed
- An end to policies allegedly favouring private medical institutions over quality education
- Measures to stop the brain drain of talented medical students moving abroad due to flawed policies
Concerns Over Systemic Failures
The petition also pointed out that the NMC has failed to address core issues such as improving infrastructure and resolving faculty shortages in medical colleges.
Following this strong appeal from civil society and members of the medical community, attention has now shifted to how the central government will respond to these demands.
