TN CM Stalin urges PM Modi to suspend NMC notification on new medical colleges

The criterion proposed for such restriction, a higher doctor-population ratio at the state level as compared to the norms, is not appropriate, said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to urge immediate suspension of the notification issued by the NMC about restrictions on opening of new medical colleges.

"It has been notified by the NMC that after the academic year 2023-2024, the Letter of Permission for starting new medical colleges shall be issued only for starting new medical colleges shall be issued only for the an annual intake capacity of 50/100/150 seats, provided that the medical college shall follow the ratio of 100 MBBS seats of 10 lakh population in that State/UT. This is a direct encroachment on the rights of all State Governments and penalization of States that have invested more in their public health infrastructure over the years," said Stalin in his letter, as reported by The Hindu.

"Even when there is adequate avaialbility of doctors at the state level, there are districts where their availabillity continues to be a persistent issue. This problem can be effectively addressed only by opening of new medical colleges in such backward areas. Any restriction on new medical collges based on state-level criteria will deprive these deserving districts of much-needed tertiary institutions," he added.

He added that Chennai has emerged as the healthcare capital of India and skilled medical professionals have been able to successfully serve people across the world. "This has generated huge demand for quality health services and new institutions are absolutely necessary for us to cater to in the future," he said.

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