{"id":7463,"date":"2026-05-26T14:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/?p=7463"},"modified":"2026-05-26T14:23:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:53:13","slug":"dma-india-files-rti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/dma-india-files-rti\/","title":{"rendered":"DMA India Files RTI with NMC Seeking Answers on Visitor Facilities and Treatment of Doctors at Commission Headquarters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-21-1024x683.png\" alt=\"DMA\" class=\"wp-image-7465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-21-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-21-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-21-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-21.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Delhi:<\/strong><br>Raising concerns over the treatment of doctors visiting the National Medical Commission (NMC) headquarters for official work and grievance redressal, the <strong>Democratic Medical Association (DMA India)<\/strong> has filed a detailed <strong>Right to Information (RTI) application<\/strong> seeking transparency regarding public facilities, waiting arrangements, and grievance-handling mechanisms available at the NMC office in New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The RTI application has been submitted under the <strong>Right to Information Act, 2005<\/strong> by <strong>Dr. Amit Vyas, National President of DMA India<\/strong>, along with <strong>Dr. Shubh Pratap Solanki, National General Secretary<\/strong>, and <strong>Dr. Pranjal Nibudhe, Maharashtra Core Team Member<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The move comes amid growing concerns raised by doctors and visitors who reportedly face prolonged waiting periods outside the NMC premises, particularly during extreme weather conditions, while attempting to meet officials regarding academic, regulatory, registration, and grievance-related matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions Raised on Basic Public Amenities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the RTI application addressed to the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) of the National Medical Commission, DMA India has sought detailed information regarding the availability of basic facilities for doctors and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The association has specifically requested information on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seating arrangements available for visitors waiting at the NMC office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability of drinking water facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existence of designated waiting halls or sheltered areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether visitors are required to wait outside the main gate before entry and the reasons behind such practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average waiting time recorded for visitors meeting NMC officials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of complaints received in the last two years regarding inconvenience, prolonged waiting, lack of facilities, or alleged inhumane treatment of visitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard operating procedures (SOPs) governing public dealing and grievance handling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measures adopted by NMC to ensure dignified treatment of doctors visiting the commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer arrangements such as shade, seating, drinking water, and cooling facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification of officers responsible for visitor management and grievance coordination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-20-790x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-20-790x1024.png 790w, https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-20-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-20-768x996.png 768w, https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-20-833x1080.png 833w, https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-20.png 926w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demand for Transparency and Accountability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to DMA leaders, the RTI is not merely about infrastructure but about ensuring respect and dignity for medical professionals who approach the country&#8217;s apex medical regulatory body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DMA representatives have argued that doctors visiting NMC often travel from distant states to resolve issues related to registration, internships, postgraduate admissions, foreign medical graduate matters, college recognition issues, and various regulatory concerns. In such circumstances, they contend that the availability of basic amenities and a transparent visitor management system becomes essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The RTI application highlights reports suggesting that visitors are sometimes made to wait outside the premises for extended periods, even during peak summer conditions. DMA has sought official clarification on whether any formal policy exists regarding such arrangements and what safeguards are in place to protect visitors from extreme weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Broader Issue of Public Grievance Redressal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthcare professionals and medical associations have increasingly emphasized the need for a more accessible and citizen-friendly regulatory environment. As the principal regulator of medical education and professional standards in India, the NMC receives visitors from across the country on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DMA leaders stated that understanding the existing facilities, complaint records, and operational protocols would help identify areas where improvements may be required and promote greater accountability in public service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to association members, the objective is to ensure that doctors visiting the NMC are provided a professional, humane, and dignified environment while pursuing official work or seeking resolution of grievances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awaiting NMC&#8217;s Response<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the provisions of the RTI Act, the National Medical Commission is required to provide information within the prescribed statutory timeframe. The response is expected to shed light on existing visitor facilities, administrative protocols, and any complaints previously received regarding treatment of visitors at the commission&#8217;s headquarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The outcome of this RTI could potentially trigger a wider discussion on public-facing infrastructure and grievance redressal systems within India&#8217;s medical regulatory institutions, with many in the medical fraternity closely watching how the NMC responds to the questions raised by DMA India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more details , follow\u00a0<\/strong>us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X (Twitter)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Med-College-Darshan\/61559007482232\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>. 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