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- The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed by a voice vote in the Lok Sabha.
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The Bill was introduced by Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to replace an ordinance promulgated in February.
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The amendments proposed in the Bill provides for supersession of the Medical Council of India for a period of two years with effect from September 26, 2018.
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The government plans to bring a National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill which will usher comprehensive reforms in the medical education sector.
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The Hindu