Source: NIE
Context: Less than 1% of India’s doctors have applied for enrolment in the National Medical Register (NMR) eight months after its launch.
About National Medical Register (NMR):
- What is the NMR?
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- The National Medical Register (NMR) is a centralised digital database of all licensed allopathic (MBBS) doctors in India.
- It is designed to bring transparency, authenticity, and accountability to the medical profession.
- Launched In: August, 2024
- Established Under: Section 31 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
- Objectives:
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- Create a comprehensive, digital registry of all allopathic doctors across India.
- Enhance public trust and governance in the healthcare system.
- Facilitate better credential verification and policy planning.
- Key Features:
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- Mandatory Enrolment: All registered medical practitioners (RMPs) must register in the NMR.
- Aadhaar Linkage: Each doctor’s record is linked to their Aadhaar ID to verify authenticity.
- Public & Private Data Access: Some data is public-facing; sensitive data remains secure for use by EMRB, SMCs, NBE, and institutions.
- Real-Time Updates: The portal will be dynamically updated for transparency and governance.
- Central + State Collaboration: State Medical Councils (SMCs) are responsible for verifying degrees and facilitating the process.
- Functions:
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- Serve as the single source of verified data on licensed doctors.
- Enable policy planners, regulators, and medical institutions to access accurate and timely data.
- Strengthen digital health infrastructure in line with India’s broader Digital Health Mission.
