New Delhi|HL
Representatives of the Federation of Resident Doctors Association have met Union Health Minister J P Nadda to discuss their concerns on medical education focusing on the postponement of the NEET PG exam.
According to a statement, a delegation of Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) met the minister on Saturday.
At the meeting, FORDA stressed the importance of immediately announcing the new exam dates and conducting the exams transparently and efficiently, they said, adding that the primary focus of the discussion was the postponement of the NEET-PG exams.
Postponement of NEET PG:NEET-PG, which was scheduled to be held on June 23, was postponed a night before the entrance exam, as a “precautionary measure” in view of recent allegations on the integrity of some competitive exams. Dr.Aviral Mathur President FORDA informed that Minister Nadda ji assured the delegation that his ministry and government are committed to the welfare of students and are committed to improving the existing system.
The Health Minister told the FORDA delegation that the reasons behind the postponement of NEET-PG are being ascertained and new dates for the examination will be announced soon.
Important Issues: The delegation also raised other important issues pending before the Lok Sabha elections and Nadda assured them that further meetings would be held to resolve these matters told Dr.Sarvesh Pandey General secretary FORDA. He also informed that during the meeting Dr.VK Paul, member of NiTI Aayog was also present. He also conveyed wishes on National Doctor’s day and emphasized his office’s dedication to resident doctors’ welfare.
The FORDA delegation included its President Dr. Aviral Mathur, General Secretary Dr. Sarvesh Pandey, Dr. Gautam Sharma (RML), Dr. Sarda (LHMC), Dr. Bharani, Dr. Ayush (VMMC and SJH), and Dr. Meet Ghoniya ( NITRD) present at the meeting with Union minister.
