NCSC issues notices to Health Ministry, AIIMS over PG medicos’ alleged discrimination and duty hour violations

Name: NCSC issues notices to Health Ministry, AIIMS over PG medicos’ alleged discrimination and duty hour violations
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Anshika Mishra

NCSC issues notices to Health Ministry, AIIMS over PG medicos’ alleged discrimination and duty hour violations - Video

Published On 2025-10-03T17:32:49+05:30 | Updated On 4 Oct 2025 3:04 PM IST

Overview

The allegations of discrimination and violation of duty hours of postgraduate medical students will now be examined by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.

In this regard, the Commission has already issued notices to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

The Commission took cognisance of the issue after receiving a representation from Dr. Lakshya Mittal, a Laparoscopic, General & Laser Surgeon and the Chairperson & National President of the United Doctors Front (UDF), who urged the Commission to protect the SC PG medical students from rights violations and discrimination.

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Alleged Discrimination, violation of duty hours of PG medicos- NCSC issues notices to Health Ministry, AIIMS

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.