NATIONAL MEDICAL REGISTER PORTAL (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Govt Policies)

Context: Union Health Minister launched the National Medical Register Portal in New Delhi for the registration of all MBBS doctors eligible for registration in India.

National Medical Register Portal

• About: The NMR Portal is managed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the registration of all eligible MBBS doctors in India.
• Legal Mandate: The NMR is required under Section 31 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019, which directs the Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) to maintain an electronic National Register with doctors' names, addresses, and recognized qualifications.
• Database Scope: The NMR serves as a comprehensive and dynamic database for allopathic (MBBS) doctors registered in India.
• Link with: The portal links the NMR with doctors' Aadhaar IDs, ensuring their authenticity.
• Registration Process: The registration process on the NMR portal is straightforward and conducted online, with medical colleges, State Medical Councils (SMCs), and other institutions interconnected.
• Data Visibility: Some data on the portal is public, while other information is accessible only to the EMRB, SMCs, National Board of Examinations (NBE), medical institutions, and registered practitioners based on specific requirements.
• Features Offered: The portal provides various features such as adding qualifications, tracking applications, suspending licenses, and issuing NMR ID cards and digital doctor certificates.
• Improvement: The NMR portal will undergo regular upgrades and enhancements to improve the registration process.