New Members Appointed to National Dental Commission
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially appointed part-time members to the National Dental Commission (NDC) and its three Autonomous Boards. This selection process was conducted through a draw of lots, adhering to the guidelines set forth by the National Dental Commission Act, 2023. Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary of the Ministry, participated in this important event.
The newly appointed members will serve a term of two years. The composition includes ten part-time members representing State and Union Territory Governments, as well as nine part-time members from State Dental Councils. Additionally, the process also confirmed the second part-time member for each of the three Autonomous Boards.
Members Representing States and Union Territories
The selected ten part-time members from State and Union Territory Governments hail from diverse regions, including Sikkim, Jharkhand, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. This selection aims to ensure a wide representation across various states.
Members from State Dental Councils
Alongside the representatives from State and UT Governments, nine part-time members have been selected from State Dental Councils, coming from Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Karnataka, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Puducherry. This arrangement reinforces the connection between the national body and regional dental councils.
Second Part-time Members for Autonomous Boards
In line with the provisions laid out in Section 17(5) of the National Dental Commission Act, the second part-time member for each Autonomous Board was drawn from the nine council representatives. The selected individuals are as follows:
- Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Dental Education Board: Dr. Rajesh Reddy from Telangana
- Dental Assessment and Rating Board: Dr. Shiva Sharan K from Karnataka
- Ethics and Dental Registration Board: Dr. Chandresh Kumar Shukla from Madhya Pradesh
The selection through a draw of lots is in compliance with the legal framework established by the National Dental Commission Act, 2023. Dr. Vinod Kotwal, Additional Secretary of the Ministry, along with other officials, witnessed this significant selection process.
Details of the new member appointments, including the respective states and councils they represent, are accessible in the official annexure. This move illustrates the commitment of the Ministry towards enhancing governance and representation within the dental health sector in India.
