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Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice Over Non-Implementation of NCAHP Act, 2021

In a significant development impacting the future of Allied and Healthcare Professionals across India, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has issued a Contempt Notice to the Union Government and all States/Union Territories over the continued non-implementation of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021.

A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta passed this order while hearing a contempt plea filed by the Joint Forum of Medical Technologists of India (JFMTI).

Key Highlights:

The NCAHP Act was passed in March 2021 and came into force on May 25, 2021, with the objective of regulating and empowering Allied and Healthcare Professionals.

Despite clear provisions, no effective implementation has taken place even after nearly five years.

In a related PIL, the Supreme Court had already directed the Union and States in August 2024 to ensure time-bound implementation by October 12, 2024 and make the Commission functional.

However, as of 2026, even the composition of the National Commission remains incomplete, reflecting serious delays.

The petition also highlighted that State Councils were required to be constituted within six months, but the timeline was repeatedly extended by the Central Government.

Taking serious note, the Hon’ble Court has now issued Contempt Notice, though personal appearance of officials is exempted at this stage.

Why This Matters for Allied Healthcare Professionals:

The NCAHP Act, 2021 is a historic legislation designed to:

Provide legal recognition and regulation
Ensure professional standards and accountability
Protect professional dignity and career growth
Strengthen the healthcare delivery system

Delay in its implementation continues to affect lakhs of Allied Healthcare Professionals, including:

• Diagnostic Radiographers & Technologists
• Medical Laboratory Technologists
• Operation Theatre Technologists
• Physiotherapists
• Dialysis Technologists
• And many more

📢 Public Notice for Allied & Healthcare Professionals (UT of J&K)

The State Allied and Healthcare Council, J&K has issued a notification inviting details from Allied & Healthcare Professionals (AHPs) who possess advanced qualifications and leadership experience as per the NCAHP Act, 2021. The initiative aims to compile a credential-based database of eligible professionals across the Union Territory.

Professionals meeting the following criteria may submit their details along with supporting documents by 31st December 2025 at [email protected]:

Master’s/PG Degree in any AHP discipline (from the 57 professions under 10 approved categories)
Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including 7 years in leadership/academic/practice roles
Verified proof of qualification & experience
Documented leadership capacity in academic/practice roles

The data collected will be used exclusively for creating a structured professional database of AHPs in J&K.

For clarifications, the concerned office may be contacted at Srinagar/Jammu.

Important Update for Allied & Healthcare Professionals J&K

The State Allied and Healthcare Council, J&K has officially announced that registration for Allied and Healthcare Professionals in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir will commence very soon, in alignment with the NCAHP Act, 2021.

Online registration portals are being operationalized by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP).
The State Council is coordinating with NCAHP to ensure early rollout.
Draft registration regulations are under finalization.
All eligible professionals are advised to keep their documents ready for timely registration.

Further details regarding launch date and registration procedure will be communicated shortly.

This is a significant step towards professional recognition, regulation, and standardization of Allied & Healthcare professions in J&K.

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Exciting News!
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I'm thrilled to share that our long standing demand for a regulatory body has finally been realized! The web portal of the National Commission for Allied Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) was launched by our Honourable Prime Minister.

The NCAHP, established under the NCAHP ACT - 2021, will regulate and maintain standards for Allied Healthcare Professionals and assess educational institutions. This portal will allow professionals and institutions to enroll, creating a much-needed database for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and NCAHP.

This achievement is a proud moment for ISRT, as we have been instrumental in every step of this journey since the initial announcement by Shri J.P. Nadda in 2015. The transition to the NCAHP from the earlier Allied Healthcare Professions Council Bill was a significant milestone proposed by ISRT.

I urge all Radiographers and Radiological Technologists to enroll under NCAHP as soon as possible. This is a breakthrough for our profession!

Warm Regards
Bilal Dar
Regional Coordinator
ISRT North West Frontier
https://ncahp.abdm.gov.in

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Congratulations!

On behalf of the ISRT JK Chapter, we extend our warmest congratulations to Ms. Sakeena Masood (Itoo) on her appointment as Cabinet Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education, and Social Welfare in the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir.

We are confident that your leadership will bring positive change and uplift the sectors you oversee. We also hope our long standing demands will be fulfilled.

Wishing you all the best as you embark on this important journey! Together, let’s work towards a healthier, educated, and empowered Jammu Kashmir.
Miss Sakina Itoo-NC Noorabad