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New Delhi, India – A severe administrative crisis has engulfed the Delhi Medical Council (DMC), leaving hundreds of medical professionals in a state of career purgatory. The sudden resignation of Registrar, Dr. Girish Tyagi, has triggered a complete halt in the registration process, creating a massive backlog and jeopardizing the futures of numerous doctors.
According to reports from Medical Dialogues, the DMC is now grappling with an alarming backlog of 300-400 applications, with the situation worsening daily. This administrative paralysis has left fresh MBBS graduates unable to obtain their licenses, doctors seeking relocation stranded without necessary No-Objection Certificates, and medical students facing indefinite postponement of their internships.
“This is unprecedented,” stated Health Activist Dr. Dhruv Chauhan, speaking to Medical Dialogues. “I’ve spoken with various officials in and outside DMC, and none of them know when a new Registrar will be appointed. Young doctors are watching their careers stall in real-time.”
Dr. Vrishank Gupta, a recent graduate from NDMC Medical College, exemplifies the growing frustration. “I’ve completed all my paperwork and verification but still haven’t received my permanent registration. I’m qualified to save lives, but bureaucratically, I don’t exist as a doctor.”
The crisis stems from allegations of financial misconduct and appointment irregularities, which led to a government show-cause notice and threats of dissolving the council under the Delhi Medical Council Act 1997. Dr. Tyagi’s resignation has effectively left the DMC without leadership.
DMC Vice-President Dr. Naresh Chawla has accused the government of inaction, stating, “We submitted potential candidates earlier this month, but there’s been no decision. At minimum, a temporary appointment could prevent complete paralysis of operations.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Rohan Krishnan of the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) alleges political interference as the root cause, claiming the BJP government’s actions against council leadership are responsible for the current chaos. He has called for immediate elections and reconstitution of the council to restore functionality.
The standoff continues to escalate, with the youngest members of Delhi’s medical community bearing the brunt of the administrative failure. Their careers, and the future of Delhi’s healthcare system, hang precariously in the balance.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information available from the provided sources and reflects the situation as reported. The situation is evolving, and further developments may occur. The allegations of misconduct and political interference are based on reported claims and do not represent confirmed facts. Readers should seek further information from official sources for the most up-to-date details.(https://www.edexlive.com/news/2025/Mar/31/medical-crisis-unfolds-delhi-doctors-futures-hang-in-bureaucratic-limbo)
