Parliamentary Panel Flags Resident Doctors' Mental Health, Seeks Strict Implementation of NTF Action Plans

Name: Parliamentary Panel Flags Resident Doctors' Mental Health, Seeks Strict Implementation of NTF Action Plans
Uploaded: 2026-08-24T18:00:00+05:30
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Anshika Mishra

Parliamentary Panel Flags Resident Doctors' Mental Health, Seeks Strict Implementation of NTF Action Plans - Video

Published On 2026-08-24T18:00:00+05:30 | Updated On 24 Aug 2026 6:00 PM IST

Overview

Expressing concern over unregulated duty hours and inadequate service conditions, which can contribute to mental health challenges among resident doctors, a Parliamentary Committee on Health and Family Welfare has recommended the strict and time-bound implementation of action plans formulated by the National Task Force (NTF) pursuant to the Supreme Court's directives.

The Apex Court had constituted the National Task Force after taking suo motu cognisance of the rape and murder case of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

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Unregulated duty hours, inadequate service conditions for resident doctors: Parliamentary panel calls for strict execution of NTF action plans

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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.