Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Medical Register (NMR):
1.It is a centralized digital database established under Section 31 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019.
2.Registration and enrollment within the NMR are voluntary for practicing allopathic doctors holding an MBBS degree.
3.The data verification architecture uses a collaborative model where State Medical Councils (SMCs) are responsible for verifying academic credentials.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The NMR is an official national digital database built under the statutory authority of Section 31 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Enrollment within the NMR is mandatory, not voluntary, for all Registered Medical Practitioners (RMPs) practicing allopathic medicine across India.
- Statement 3 is correct: The registry uses a collaborative structure. While the final database is maintained centrally, individual State Medical Councils (SMCs) serve as the primary verification layer responsible for reviewing medical qualifications and validating practitioner credentials.
