NMC directs govt, pvt medical colleges to strengthen anti-ragging measures

Despite clear regulations, lapses in compliance have been observed in medical colleges across the country, says National Medical Commission

Hyderabad: In a strongly worded letter to all government and private medical colleges, the National Medical Commission (NMC) directed the college managements to strengthen anti-ragging measures to curb instances of young doctors becoming victims of ragging.

Despite clear regulations, lapses in compliance have been observed in medical colleges across the country. The lapses include inadequate monitoring mechanisms, absence of anti-ragging squads, failure to submit annual anti-ragging reports and insufficient steps to eradicate ragging effectively, NMC on Monday said.

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Such non-compliance undermines the regulatory framework and poses risk to the safety of young doctors and institutional integrity.

“NMC strongly urges all medical colleges and institutions to implement robust anti-ragging mechanisms as outlined in the Regulations, 2021. Constitute and activate Anti-Ragging Squads to monitor and identify ragging activities. Ensure widespread awareness among faculty, staff, and students about anti-ragging policies. Submit annual anti-ragging reports in a timely manner. Establish a safe and conducive learning environment, free from any form of harassment,” the NMC in its directives released on Monday said.

In-charge chairman of NMC and president of Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB), Dr Vijay Oza made it clear that non-compliance of the anti-ragging regulations by medical colleges will be dealt with strictly, as per the provisions of the Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical Colleges and Institutions Regulations, 2021.