Resident Doctors Urge NEET-PG Postponement in Meeting with Health Minister

Representatives of the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) met Union Health Minister J P Nadda to discuss concerns over medical education, focusing on the postponement of the NEET-PG exam. Nadda assured that fresh exam dates would be announced soon and that student welfare remains a priority.

Representatives from the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) convened with Union Health Minister J P Nadda to discuss pressing issues concerning medical education, particularly the postponement of the NEET-PG exam.

The meeting, which took place on Saturday, highlighted the urgent need for prompt and transparent rescheduling of the NEET-PG entrance exam. Originally slated for June 23, the exam was postponed last minute due to recent integrity issues surrounding competitive exams.

Health Minister Nadda reassured the FORDA delegation, which included its key members, that the ministry is committed to the welfare of students and plans to announce new exam dates shortly. Other longstanding issues pending since the Lok Sabha elections were also brought to the table, with promises of future discussions to resolve them.

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