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Date: 16 April 2025

Doctors divided over Char Dham yatra duty for medical students

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Doctors divided over Char Dham yatra duty for medical students

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Dehradun: Counting duty during the upcoming Char Dham Yatra as part of the mandatory District Residency Programme (DRP) for postgraduate medical students across India sparked concerns among doctors over its intent, implementation, and long-term impact. The National Medical Commission (NMC) issued the order on Friday following a request from Uttarakhand, where the yatra is scheduled to begin shortly.

The move involved postgraduate trainee doctors and followed consultations between NMC, the central govt, and the state. While NMC believes this will help bridge healthcare gaps in remote areas during the high-footfall pilgrimage, some doctors warned that the inclusion of a religious congregation in a mandatory medical programme set a problematic precedent.

Dr Aviral Mathur, past president and governing member of the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA), said, "There is a tinge of religion that is being brought into DRP, which could have been avoided. DRP was meant to serve the needy and poor in the periphery, giving access to health services in remote areas. Students may get exposure, but Char Dham Yatra is not an occasion where the needy come for healthcare."

He added, "If Uttarakhand needed doctors for the yatra, this could have been addressed by the ministry or central govt. NMC should have avoided coming into it as it is a policy-making body."

Doctors from FORDA also raised questions about the nature of the order, seeking clarity on whether the posting was a one-time exception or a permanent feature. "The option of giving services on Char Dham Yatra, whether as an exception or recurring, needs to be clarified. The incentive should be monetary and not involve certificates or grades," said another FORDA representative.

Uttarakhand health minister Dhan Singh Rawat said the yatra attracts 40-60 lakh visitors each year, in addition to the resident population of the districts. "To meet additional healthcare needs, we requested help from the central govt, and this order followed consultations with the govt of India. This has no religious connection; it is a national-level yatra which requires robust healthcare arrangements," he said.

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However, concerns also emerged over the viability of specialist medical care in the high-altitude areas of the yatra route. A medical student from the current DRP batch, who asked not to be named, said, "Sub-zero temperatures and harsh terrain are an integral part of the yatra. To provide specialist care, we need infrastructure of that level in those locations. There's a reason existing specialists avoid yatra duty."

National secretary of FORDA, Dr Meet Ghonia, acknowledged the voluntary nature of the posting but said the order needed greater clarity. "It is a welcome move as it is voluntary, but there should be more clarity, such as allotment of specialities, accommodation, and incentives," he said.

Rawat said, "We will take care of DRP doctors just as we do for others posted on yatra duty from Uttarakhand districts. The year hospital at Kedarnath and Badrinath will also become operational."


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