So, big news for doctors! The govt finally admitted that getting an NMR ID is voluntary, not mandatory. Honestly, it’s a huge relief because the whole process was turning into a massive headache.

The idea of a National Medical Register sounds good on paper, one central database for every doc in India, linked to Aadhaar to stop fake degrees and duplication. But only 1% of doctors signed up in 8 months because it was so cumbersome! Now Minister Anupriya Patel says it’s optional.

While I love the transparency for patients, forcing busy doctors through endless loops of SMC verification just wasn't working. It’s a win for the medical community that protested, but does this mean the database will actually stay empty and useless now?

Is transparency dying? #medicine #politics #governance