The government is requesting a response from the NMC regarding the omission of disability and transgender rights from the new medical curriculum.

  • The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has raised concerns regarding the new medical curriculum.
  • The National Medical Commission (NMC) is requested to address the exclusion of disability and transgender rights.
  • An official memorandum was issued on October 14, 2024.
  • The NMC is directed to review a representation submitted by:
    • Siddhartha Singh from Doctors with Disabilities.
    • Dr. Sanjay Sharma (Retd.), CEO of the MD Association for Transgender Health.
  • The representation highlights omissions of key provisions from:
    • Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
    • Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
  • These provisions are deemed critical for inclusion in the medical curriculum.

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