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Supreme Court Seeks NMC Affidavit on Unpaid Stipends for Foreign Medical Graduates
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 08:46 PM
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The Supreme Court has asked the National Medical Commission to submit an affidavit regarding unpaid stipends to foreign medical graduates and has directed Rajasthan to comply with the order.
The Supreme Court of India has issued an order requesting the National Medical Commission (NMC) to submit an affidavit detailing the status of stipends owed to foreign medical graduates.
The directive follows concerns that many overseas-trained doctors have not received the financial assistance promised by the NMC. The Court’s order seeks clarity on the amount owed, the reasons for delay, and the steps taken by the NMC to resolve the issue.
In addition to the affidavit request, the Court has directed the state of Rajasthan to take necessary steps to comply with the order. While the exact nature of Rajasthan’s responsibilities has not been fully disclosed, the directive underscores the judiciary’s intent to ensure accountability.
The NMC is expected to provide the requested information within a reasonable timeframe. The case highlights the need for greater transparency and timely disbursement of funds in the medical education sector.
The directive follows concerns that many overseas-trained doctors have not received the financial assistance promised by the NMC. The Court’s order seeks clarity on the amount owed, the reasons for delay, and the steps taken by the NMC to resolve the issue.
In addition to the affidavit request, the Court has directed the state of Rajasthan to take necessary steps to comply with the order. While the exact nature of Rajasthan’s responsibilities has not been fully disclosed, the directive underscores the judiciary’s intent to ensure accountability.
The NMC is expected to provide the requested information within a reasonable timeframe. The case highlights the need for greater transparency and timely disbursement of funds in the medical education sector.