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West Bengal Launches Drive to Remove Fake Doctors from Medical Rolls
✍️ India Today
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 02:47 AM
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West Bengal authorities announced a new initiative to identify and remove unqualified doctors from the state's medical rolls, adopting a 'SIR-style' approach.
West Bengal has announced a new initiative aimed at purging the state's medical rolls of unqualified practitioners.
The drive, described as a 'SIR-style' operation, will involve a thorough review of registered doctors and the removal of those who lack proper credentials.
Officials say the move is part of a broader effort to safeguard patient safety and uphold professional standards in healthcare.
The government expects the crackdown to reduce the number of fake doctors operating in the state and restore public confidence in medical services.
The drive, described as a 'SIR-style' operation, will involve a thorough review of registered doctors and the removal of those who lack proper credentials.
Officials say the move is part of a broader effort to safeguard patient safety and uphold professional standards in healthcare.
The government expects the crackdown to reduce the number of fake doctors operating in the state and restore public confidence in medical services.