Mumbai: Around 15 lakh cancer cases are detected in India every year, adding a patient load equal to the population of a city such as Nashik. He, however, finds himself barred from operating on PMJAY cancer patients. "In govt hospitals, at least one member in the team is likely to have recognition under PMJAY. In 2011, after he joined the erstwhile MCI's board of governors, he framed a plan to fix the shortage of teachers by expanding fellowship programmes at reputed cancer hospitals. Fellowships were not mentioned.When contacted, NHA CEO Dr Sunil Kumar Barnwal said NHA empanels hospitals, not doctors, and that doctor qualifications are decided by NMC.

Source: Economic Times April 06, 2026 06:17 UTC