Constitution of the Interim Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions for a period of three years under section 20 of National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021.

## Report on the Constitution of the Interim Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, regarding the constitution of an Interim Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions. The notification, S.O. 3944(E), dated September 21, 2021, establishes this interim body under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021. The core purpose is to establish a temporary Commission to perform the functions of a regular Commission until one is formally constituted. Key findings include the identification of the members and their statuses within the Interim Commission, as well as the commission's tenure and reporting structure. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview, based solely on the provided text, of the Government of India’s notification regarding the constitution of the Interim Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions. This analysis aims to clarify the composition, function, and duration of this interim body. **3. Policy Overview:** This is a *new* policy action, establishing a new entity. * **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective is to establish a functional Interim Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions, as mandated by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, section 20 subsections 1 to 4 and read with the provisions of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions 1st Removal of Difficulties Order, 2021, to operate until a regular commission is formed or for a maximum period of three years. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **Likely Problem/Issue Addressed:** The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, likely provides for the creation of a permanent commission. However, its immediate formation may not have been feasible. This notification establishes an *interim* commission to address the immediate need for governance and regulation in the allied and healthcare professions sector while the formal commission is being established. The "Removal of Difficulties Order" suggests potential challenges in the immediate implementation of the full Act, necessitating this interim arrangement. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **Main Components, Rules, and Actions:** * The notification constitutes the Interim Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions. * The Interim Commission is established for a period of three years or until a regular Commission is constituted under section 3 of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, whichever is earlier. * The notification specifies the members of the Interim Commission, along with their respective designations and status (Chairperson, Member), as outlined in the provided table. The members are high-ranking officials from various ministries and organizations including the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Legal Affairs, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Directorate General of Health Services, National Medical Commission, Rehabilitation Council of India, and Atomic Energy Regulatory Board. One member position appears to be vacant ("k Vacant Members"). * It designates the Deputy Secretary or Director, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as the Secretary of the Interim Commission. * The tenure of the Chairperson, Members, and Secretary is coterminous with the tenure of the Interim Commission or their existing tenure in their respective ministry/organization, whichever is earlier. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the target audience and stakeholders include: * The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. * The members of the Interim Commission, specifically the individuals holding the designated positions. * The allied and healthcare professions sector, which will be governed by the Interim Commission. * Related Ministries and Departments such as the Department of Legal Affairs, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Directorate General of Health Services, National Medical Commission, Rehabilitation Council of India, and Atomic Energy Regulatory Board. * Individuals and organizations seeking to understand the governance structure for allied and healthcare professions during the interim period. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is primarily responsible for the implementation of this notification, particularly through the designated Secretary of the Interim Commission. * **Timelines:** The Interim Commission is established from the date of the notification (September 21, 2021) and will exist for three years or until the formation of a regular commission. * **Procedures:** The notification does not explicitly detail specific procedures. However, it can be inferred that the Interim Commission will need to establish its operational procedures and begin exercising its authority under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * **Likely Intended Outcomes:** * Effective governance and regulation of the allied and healthcare professions sector during the interim period. * Preparation for the establishment of the regular National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions. * Ensuring continuity and stability in the sector during the transition period. **9. Conclusion:** The notification regarding the constitution of the Interim Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions is a significant step in establishing a regulatory framework for the sector. This interim body is crucial for ensuring the smooth functioning and governance of allied and healthcare professions while the permanent commission is being established. The composition of the Interim Commission, drawing from various ministries and organizations, suggests a comprehensive approach to overseeing this vital sector. This notification demonstrates the government's commitment to regulating and developing the allied and healthcare professions.

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