Telangana Legislative Council debates training RMPs and PMPs; doctors flag risk of certifying unqualified medical practitioners

Key Points

1. Debate in Telangana Legislative Council on January 3, 2026, regarding training and certification for Rural Medical Practitioners (RMPs) and Paramedical Practitioners (PMPs).
2. Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narasimha stated court orders prevent the programme.
3. Takkallapalli Ravinder Rao (BRS) raised concerns about inadequate healthcare access in rural areas.
4. Government orders were issued in 2008, 2009, and 2014 to train RMPs and PMPs but faced legal challenges.
5. The Telangana High Court restrained the State from training or certifying RMPs and PMPs to practice allopathic medicine.
6. G. Srinivas (Telangana Medical Council) opposed certifying RMPs and PMPs, citing the increased number of medical colleges.
7. Dr. Kiran Madala (IMA) warned of patient safety risks with even limited certification for RMPs and PMPs.