Context:
The Union Health Minister recently launched the National Medical Register Portal in New Delhi.
Relevance:
GS II: Government Policies and Interventions
National Medical Register (NMR) Portal
- The NMR Portal is an initiative by the National Medical Commission (NMC) to facilitate the registration of all MBBS doctors in India.
- Established under Section 31 of the NMC Act, 2019, the portal is managed by the Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB), which maintains a comprehensive electronic national register.
Features of the NMR
- The register includes details such as the name, address, and all recognized qualifications of each registered medical practitioner.
- To enhance security and verify identities, the NMR is linked with the Aadhaar IDs of registered doctors.
- Registration and data management are conducted online, simplifying the process for doctors and medical institutions. The system interlinks various medical colleges, including Institutes of National Importance (INIs), and State Medical Councils (SMCs).
Data Accessibility and Privacy
- Visibility of Data: While some information is publicly accessible, sensitive data remains confidential, visible only to authorized entities like the EMRB, SMCs, the National Board of Examinations (NBE), and other relevant medical institutions.
- Portal Capabilities: The portal allows for the addition of qualifications, tracking of applications, suspension of licenses, and issuance of NMR ID cards and digital certificates.
Continuous Improvement
- Developmental Focus: The NMR is committed to ongoing enhancements to streamline and improve the registration processes for medical practitioners in India.
