NIMHANS to establish RDA; FORDA extends support

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (NIMHANS) has started the process of establishing the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) has written to the Director of NIMHANS to extend support and to congratulate the premier medical institute.

The Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) has written to the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (NIMHANS) regarding their initiation of the process for establishing the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA).

FORDA tweeted, "We congratulate and extend our sincere support to the residents of @NIMHANS_BLR for taking the initiative of forming their first robust #RDA. A student body working for the students is quintessential to their welfare."

"As the largest representative body of residents of medical colleges throughout India, the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) recognizes the importance of having a democratic body to benefit the welfare of residents. We congratulate the residents of NIMHANS on their bold decision and offer our full support in their endevour," reads the letter.

"It is worth noting that almost all INIs have representation in the form of RDA across India, and this initiative will bring the institute to the forefront. We hope that the administration will actively cooperate and facilitate the process of establishing a democratic body within the institute. We wish the residents of NIMHANS success in their journey ahead and extend our congratulations once again," added FORDA's letter.

AIIMS Delhi Director Dr.Srinivas went to NIMHANS today and interacted with Dr. Pratima Murthy, Senior Professor of Psychiatry & Director, NIMHANS along with the Heads of Departments at NIMHANS.

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