Source: PIB
Context: The Union Minister for Health, launched the National Medical Register (NMR) Portal, a comprehensive digital database for all registered allopathic (MBBS) doctors in India.
- The National Medical Register (NMR) is mandated under Section 31 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019.
- It requires the Ethics & Medical Registration Board (EMRB) of NMC to maintain an electronic registry of licensed medical practitioners, including their names, addresses, and qualifications.
- The NMR will be linked with doctors’ Aadhaar IDs to verify authenticity and facilitate the verification process among State Medical Councils (SMCs).
- Its significance includes strengthening the digital healthcare ecosystem, ensuring transparent access to quality medical professionals, and consolidating public trust in healthcare.
