Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Mandates QR Codes for Doctors
The Maharashtra government is making it mandatory for doctors to have QR codes so patients can check if they are real doctors.
This is to stop fake doctors from practicing.
The Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) is working on this.
So far, about 13,700 doctors have these QR codes.
The government is also making sure that elections for the MMC will happen soon, within three months.
This is to make sure everything is fair and proper.
Maharashtra government mandates QR codes for doctors to verify authenticity.
QR codes part of 'Know Your Doctor' campaign to curb bogus practitioners.
Approximately 13,700 doctors have MMC certified QR codes out of 2.12 lakh registered.
Supreme Court orders MMC elections to be held within three months.
Elections to be conducted by a newly appointed returning officer.
- Who
- Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) and Maharashtra government
- What
- Mandatory QR code verification for doctors
- When
- Process underway, elections within three months
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To curb bogus practitioners and enhance transparency in healthcare
- Initiative
- QR code verification for doctors
- Purpose
- Curb bogus practitioners and enhance transparency
- Registered Doctors
- 2.12 lakh
- Doctors with QR Codes
- 13,700
- Election Timeline
- Within three months