Executive Summary:
This notification from the Medical Council of India amends the 2009 regulations regarding the prevention and prohibition of ragging in medical colleges and institutions. The amendment, effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, expands the definition of ragging to include acts of abuse based on various identity factors. It aims to provide a more inclusive and comprehensive definition of ragging.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment Overview:
* The regulations are called the "Medical Council of India Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical Colleges/Institutions Amendment Regulations, 2018."
* The amendment comes into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Revised Definition of Ragging:
* The definition of ragging is expanded to include any act of physical or mental abuse, including bullying and exclusion.
* Prohibited acts target students based on colour, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, gender (including transgender), sexual orientation, appearance, nationality, regional origins, linguistic identity, place of birth, place of residence, or economic background.
Impact Analysis:
Medical Colleges/Institutions:
* Impact: Must update their policies and procedures to align with the expanded definition of ragging.
* Action Required: Review and revise anti-ragging policies, awareness programs, and complaint mechanisms to incorporate the new definition.
Students:
* Impact: Protected under a more comprehensive definition of ragging, ensuring a safer and more inclusive educational environment.
* Action Required: Be aware of the expanded definition of ragging and report any incidents that fall under the updated regulations.
Medical Council of India:
* Impact: Responsible for enforcing the updated regulations and ensuring compliance by medical colleges and institutions.
* Action Required: Monitor the implementation of the amended regulations and address any non-compliance issues.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Medical Council Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956, providing the Medical Council of India with certain powers.
Medical Council of India: An organization empowered by the Indian Medical Council Act to regulate medical education and practice in India.
Central Government: The executive branch of the Government of India.
Medical Council of India Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical CollegesInstitutions Regulations, 2009: Regulations established in 2009 by the Medical Council of India to prevent and prohibit ragging in medical colleges and institutions.
Medical Council of India Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical CollegesInstitutions Amendment Regulations, 2018: Amendments made in 2018 to the 2009 regulations concerning ragging in medical colleges.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Section 33: A specific section of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, that confers powers.
Official Gazette: A publication of the Government of India where official notifications are published.
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2009’’ म+ िन4न िलिखत अिभवधन3 /संशोधन/िवलोप/(cid:21)ित(cid:29)थ ापन, इसम+ दशा3ए गए अनुसार <कए जाएगं े:
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MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th March, 2018
No. MCI-34(1)/2017-Med./182799.—In Exercise of the powers conferred by Section 33 of the Indian Medical
Council Act,1956 (102 of 1956), the Medical Council of India with the previous sanction of the Central Government
hereby makes the following regulations to amend the “Medical Council of India (Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging
in Medical Colleges/Institutions) Regulations, 2009” namely:-
1. (i) These regulations may be called the “Medical Council of India (Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in
Medical Colleges/Institutions) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018.”
(ii) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the “Medical Council of India (Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical Colleges/Institutions)
Regulations, 2009”, the following additions/modifications/deletions/substitutions, shall be as indicated therein:-
3. In Clause 3 under the heading “Definitions:- for the purpose of these Regulations”, the following shall be added
after first para of sub-clause 3.3:-
“Any act of physical or mental abuse (including bullying and exclusion) targeted at another student (fresher or
otherwise) on the ground of colour, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, gender (including transgender), sexual
orientation, appearance, nationality, regional origins, linguistic identity, place of birth, place of residence or
economic background.”
Dr (Mrs.) REENA NAYYAR, Secy. (I/c)
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./17/18]
Foot Note: The Principal Regulations namely, “Medical Council of India (Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in
Medical Colleges/Institutions) Regulations, 2009” were published in Part–III, Section (4) of the Gazette
of India on the 3rd August, 2009 and amended vide notification dated 23.03.2016.
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