Telangana Doctors Protest Medical Council Expansion Over Fears of Autonomy Dilution

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Anshika Mishra

Telangana Doctors Protest Medical Council Expansion Over Fears of Autonomy Dilution - Video

Published On 2026-01-21T17:58:32+05:30 | Updated On 21 Jan 2026 6:01 PM IST

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Telangana doctors have demanded the withdrawal of Government Order (GO) 229 to ensure that the Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) remains largely doctor-led. However, Health Department sources said the order has already been issued and is unlikely to be withdrawn.

GO 229, issued by the Telangana Health Department on December 22, 2025, nominates four government officers as ex officio members of the TGMC.

At present, the 25-member TGMC consists of 13 elected members, six government nominees, two representatives from Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), and four ex officio government officials. With the addition of four more ex officio members under GO 229, the total number of state government–nominated ex-officio members has increased to eight.

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Telangana Doctors Protest Medical Council Expansion Over Fears of Autonomy Erosion

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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.