Andhra Pradesh Opens Doors to Doctors Nationwide, Scraps State Registration Hurdle In a landmark move, Andhra Pradesh has become the first state in India to eliminate registration barriers for doctors from across the country.
Under new rules issued by the state’s Department of Health and Family Welfare on June 11, medical practitioners registered with any State or Union Territory Medical Council in India can now practice in Andhra Pradesh without the need for additional registration or a No Objection
Certificate (NOC).
The government order states: “Any person possessing a recognized medical qualification and holding a valid registration with any State Medical Council or Union Territory Medical Council in India shall be permitted to practice in the State of Andhra Pradesh.” This policy change,
part of the state’s PA-19 (Priority Area -19) initiative, aims to simplify the process for qualified medical professionals and facilitate ease of practice.
Previously, doctors wishing to practice in another state were required to deregister from their current State Medical Council, obtain an NOC, and then register with the new state’s council.
The new system in Andhra Pradesh removes these procedural hurdles, although the state’s Medical Council will still collect necessary information for verification and record-keeping through an online portal.
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