Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has made medical college deans directly accountable for implementing anti-ragging measures as outlined by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in 2021. A state government directive mandates that deans ensure continuous monitoring and strict adherence to these regulations.
A resolution dated March 21 states:
“The NMC regulations, issued on November 18, 2021, must be implemented by all medical colleges under the state government, Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS), municipal corporations, and private trusts. The responsibility for enforcing these regulations lies with the deans of the colleges.”
Administrative Gaps in GMERS Institutions
Sources highlight ongoing administrative challenges in all 13 GMERS medical colleges. Many operate under acting deans or lack permanent leadership, leading to institutional oversight. For instance, Dharpur GMERS Medical College in Patan, currently overseen by acting dean Dr. Hardik Shah, has had no permanent appointments for years.
The issue gained attention following a student’s death at the Patan college, which exposed administrative inefficiencies. Established in 2010, GMERS manages eight fully operational colleges (with 200 students each) and five newer institutions (100 students each), serving approximately 7,000 students across Gujarat.
The absence of stable leadership has particularly impacted Patan college, one of the first eight GMERS institutions, underscoring the urgent need for administrative reform.