Current Context : Dr B N Gangadhar is appointed as a new Chairperson of National Medical Commission (NMC)

ABOUT NMC

• It is a statutory body constituted by an act of Parliament known as National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
• It regulates medical education, medical professionals, institutes, and research.
• Aim: Improve access to quality and affordable medical education.
• Functions: Lay down policies for regulating medical institutions, medical researchers and medical professionals.
• Established on 25 September 2020.