Union Government Appoints 24 Part-Time Members to National Medical Commission

Quick Summary

• Union Health Ministry selected 24 part-time members for teh National Medical Commission (NMC) and its four autonomous boards through a draw of lots.
• Union Health Minister J.P.Nadda oversaw the process, conducted as per the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, in New Delhi on July 15, 2025.
• The selection included:

– 10 part-time members chosen from nominees of State/UT governments in the Medical Advisory council (from states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram).
– 9 part-time members selected from nominees of State Medical Councils (appointed earlier in 2022) representing states like West Bengal, karnataka, Tripura and others.

• Dr.Abhijat Sheth was appointed as Chairperson of the NMC on July 12, 2025.
• Full-time positions for presidents of three out of four autonomous boards within NMC remain vacant for over nine months.

Indian Opinion Analysis

the appointment process highlights efforts to adhere strictly to legal frameworks under the National Medical Commission Act by involving states and UTs transparently via draw-of-lots procedures. This approach may enhance participative governance in India’s healthcare reforms through diverse regional depiction.

though, persistent vacancy issues within key positions-especially full-time roles critical to operationalizing core functions-risk undermining efficacy and momentum in executing health policy objectives under NMC’s mandate. Ensuring prompt filling of such vacancies will be imperative for delivering expected improvements in medical education regulation across India.

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