2 weeks ago
Maharashtra Halts CCMP Registration Pending Bombay High Court Decision
The government of a big state in India called Maharashtra had a plan about doctors.
Some doctors practice a kind of medicine called homoeopathy.
The government wanted to give these doctors a special certificate called CCMP.
With this certificate, they could also practice a different kind of medicine called allopathy, or modern medicine.
Some doctors' groups, like the Indian Medical Association and Central MARD, were worried about this.
They said it might not be safe for patients and could lower medical standards.
They held protests and a strike.
So the government decided to wait and not give out the certificates for now.
They will wait until the Bombay High Court makes its final decision.
The Maharashtra government put CCMP certification and registration for homoeopathic medical practitioners on hold pending the final Bombay High Court decision.
The certificates would have allowed registered homoeopathic practitioners limited practice of modern medicine (allopathy).
The decision follows sustained agitation, a strike, and representations by Central MARD and the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
IMA and Central MARD raised concerns over patient safety, professional standards, and the practice of modern medicine.
Central MARD welcomed the government's decision and said it will monitor the matter until a clear, legally sustainable policy is implemented.
- Who
- The Maharashtra government, registered homoeopathic medical practitioners, Central MARD, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), and the Bombay High Court.
- What
- The CCMP certification/registration process allowing homoeopathic practitioners limited practice of modern medicine (allopathy) has been put on hold.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India; the communication was addressed to the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC).
- When
- Tuesday (the specific date was not stated in the article).
- Why
- Pending the final Bombay High Court decision, following agitation by IMA and Central MARD over patient safety and professional standards.
Opponents: IMA and Central MARD
Maharashtra Government's CCMP Policy
CCMP certification for homoeopaths to practice modern medicine
Opponents: IMA and Central MARD
Central MARD and the Indian Medical Association opposed the move through agitation and a strike, citing concerns over patient safety, professional standards, and the practice of modern medicine by homoeopathic practitioners.
Maharashtra Government's CCMP Policy
The Maharashtra government had a CCMP certification/registration process for registered homoeopathic practitioners, which it has now suspended pending the Bombay High Court's final decision and further directions.
Key facts
- Decision
- CCMP certification/registration process put on hold
- Authority
- Maharashtra Medical Education and Drugs Department
- Communication addressed to
- Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC)
- Certificate purpose
- Limited practice of modern medicine (allopathy) by registered homoeopathic practitioners
- Pending
- Final Bombay High Court decision and further government directions
- Opposing groups
- Central MARD and Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Stated concerns
- Patient safety, professional standards, and the practice of modern medicine
- Effect
- CCMP certificates will not be issued until the court decides and the government issues further directions
Sources
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