THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH BILL, 2011
This Bill aims to consolidate laws regarding health sector disciplines and promote human resources in the health sector. It establishes a National Commission for Human Resources for Health to regulate standards of health education and supervise professional councils to ensure adequate availability of health professionals across India.
The Bill affects health educational institutions (including foreign ones), health professionals (doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics), existing professional councils (Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Paramedical), and the Central and State Governments.
- Establishment of the National Commission for Human Resources for Health.
- Constitution of the National Board for Health Education to approve courses and conduct examinations.
- Creation of the National Evaluation and Assessment Committee for quality control and inspection of health institutions.
- Constitution of new National Councils (Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Paramedical) and State Councils to replace existing ones.
- Mandatory enrolment of health professionals in National or State Registers to practice.
- Regulation of foreign health educational institutions entering India.
- Provision for penalties for establishing institutions without permission or contravening enrolment rules.
- Power of the Central Government to supersede the Commission, Board, Committee, or National Councils.
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Where this law is now — Withdrawn
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Document details
| Official title | THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH BILL, 2011 |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | LIX |
| Status | closed (bill) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |