The National Medical Commission Act, 2019

The National Medical Commission Act, 2019 is an Act passed by the Indian Parliament that came into force on September 25, 2020. The Act seeks to overhaul medical education and practice in India by establishing the National Medical Commission (NMC) as the governing body for medical education and practice in India, replacing the Medical Council of India. The Act aims to promote transparency, accountability, and quality in medical education and practice. It also seeks to enhance the availability of quality medical education and increase the availability of healthcare professionals in India. The Act establishes a system of national and state-level medical councils, which will regulate medical education and practice in India.