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Hans India
6 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Big breather for TG govt as NMC green lights all 34 medical colleges
Hyderabad: In a big relief to the state government, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has accorded approval to all the 34 government medical colleges in Telangana and announced that all 4,090 MBBS seats allocated to these institutions would continue without any disruption for the academic year. The NMC has expressed satisfaction for the comprehensive measures undertaken by the Government of Telangana to address faculty shortages across medical colleges. A significant promotion drive was implemented to enhance teaching capacity and meet regulatory norms. As part of the faculty strengthening measures, 44 Senior Professors have been promoted as Additional Directors of Medical Education, and deployed as Principals of Government Medical Colleges and Superintendents of associated Teaching Hospitals. As many as 278 Associate Professors were elevated to the position of Professor, thereby resolving shortages in leadership roles across departments. The promotion process has been initiated for 231 Assistant Professors to the rank of Associate Professor. Owing to restrictions on direct recruitment to higher academic positions (Associate Professor, Professor, and Additional DME), these posts were being filled through internal promotions as per applicable rules. In addition a notification was issued to fill 607 Assistant Professor posts through direct recruitment by the Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board (MHSRB). The Finance Department has sanctioned recruitment for an additional 714 positions, further strengthening faculty availability. These initiatives were presented in detail to the NMC by the Department of Medical Education, and the Commission expressed its satisfaction with the state's commitment to strengthening the medical education ecosystem. As part of the infrastructure augmentation and in response to concerns raised by the NMC regarding bed capacity in some teaching hospitals, the Government initiated the establishment of over 6,000 additional beds across 21 teaching hospitals, ensuring enhanced patient care and clinical exposure for students. To institutionalize continuous monitoring and ensure quality standards, the Government constituted Medical College Monitoring Committees (MCMCs) for each institution. These committees have been tasked with regular inspections and development planning, ensuring alignment with NMC norms and academic standards. Officials also apprised the NMC of the unprecedented establishment of 25 new government medical colleges between 2022 and 2024. Construction of requisite academic infrastructure and affiliated teaching hospitals was currently underway. The NMC has reviewed the progress and advised expedited completion to make facilities operational for student benefit. The Commission has directed that all outstanding compliance issues be resolved within four months, and confirmed that existing permissions remain valid for all institutions. The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences is finalizing preparations to commence the MBBS counselling process. NEET state ranks were expected to be released shortly, following which counselling will be conducted as per the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) guidelines and schedule.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Telangana sets up monitoring committees for all medical colleges; days after NMC issued show-cause notices
HYDERABAD: Days after the National Medical Commission (NMC) issued show-cause notices to 26 medical colleges in Telangana, the State Department of Health, Medical, and Family Welfare has established Medical College Monitoring Committees (MCMCs) to inspect, assess, and prepare institution-specific plans for all 34 medical colleges in the state. The dept released govt order (GO) 276, dated June 19, announcing the formation of the 10 MCMC committees. The MCMCs have been instructed to prepare a detailed report based on their field visits and submit it by June 30. The district collectors will review the need for contract and outsourced appointments through the District Level Selection Committee (DLSC), assess the performance of service providers (IHFMS, diet services), monitor patient footfall including Arogyasri services, and ensure coordination for cadavers, shuttle bus services, and the utilisation of Hospital Development Society (HDS) funds, among other aspects. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The committees will evaluate the infrastructure of each college in terms of adequacy and functionality. They will inspect buildings, lecture halls, laboratories, libraries, and hostels. Additionally, they will assess the functioning of teaching hospitals with regard to bed strength, requirements for additional space, availability of medical equipment, emergency services, and essential utilities. Clinical case load, including in-patient departments (IPDs), operating theatres (OTs), intensive care units (ICUs), and diagnostic services, will also be reviewed periodically.
New Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Telangana sets up monitoring panels to fix gaps in government medical colleges flagged by NMC
HYDERABAD: The state Health Department has set up Medical College Monitoring Committees (MCMCs) to address infrastructure and staffing shortcomings in government medical colleges, following a notice from the National Medical Commission (NMC). The NMC, in its communication dated June 13, flagged deficiencies in 26 out of 34 government medical colleges across the state. In response, Health Secretary Christina Z Chongthu issued an order on June 19 announcing the formation of the MCMCs. These committees have been tasked with ensuring that all government medical colleges meet NMC benchmarks by June 2028. A total of 10 MCMCs have been constituted. Their responsibilities include inspecting and assessing medical colleges and submitting review reports. District collectors will play a key role, overseeing aspects such as recruitment and monitoring of contractual and outsourced staff via the District Level Selection Committee (DLSC), evaluation of service providers such as IHFMS and diet services, patient footfall, including Aarogyasri services, and the use of Facility Management Services (FMS) and electronic Health Management Information System (eHMIS). The committees are also expected to review coordination for cadaver availability, shuttle bus services, and utilisation of Hospital Development Society (HDS) funds. Each of the 34 government medical colleges will be assessed based on six parameters: infrastructure, human resources, academic and curriculum readiness, student welfare and amenities, operational and financial aspects, and digital systems and IT infrastructure. Infrastructure review will cover the adequacy and functionality of academic buildings, lecture halls, laboratories, libraries, and hostels. Hospital infrastructure will be assessed for bed strength, space requirements, medical equipment (such as C-Arm, CT, MRI), maintenance agreements (CAMC/AMC), emergency services, and utilities including power backup, fire safety, water supply, sanitation, and biomedical waste management. Department-specific clinical caseloads for in-patient departments, operation theatres, intensive care units, and diagnostic services will also be evaluated.
