The NMR will be a comprehensive database for all allopathic (MBBS) registered doctors in India.
About NMR
- It is mandated under Section 31 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019.
- It requires the Ethics & Medical Registration Board (EMRB) of NMC to keep an electronic National Register of licensed medical practitioners' names, addresses, and qualifications.
- NMR will be linked with the Aadhaar ID of the doctors to ensure the individual’s authenticity.
- It aids in interlinking of State Medical Councils (SMCs) involved in verification of registrations.
- Significance of the NMR: strengthens the digital healthcare ecosystem, ensures transparent access to quality medical professionals, consolidates public trust in healthcare etc.
About NMC
- It is a statutory body that came into force in 2020 replacing the Medical Council of India.
- Aim: improve access to quality and affordable medical education, ensure availability of adequate and high-quality medical professionals, objectively assess medical institutions periodically in a transparent manner; etc.
- Functions of NMC
- Policy formulation and regulation of medical education, medical institutions, medical researches and medical professionals.
- Frame guidelines for fee determination for 50% seats in Private medical institutions and deemed to be universities.
- Assess requirements of healthcare and develop a roadmap for meeting requirements.