Rs. 55 Lakh Bribe for Medical College Approval
Article Today, Hyderabad:
In a major crackdown, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested six individuals, including three doctors, for allegedly accepting a Rs. 55 lakh bribe to grant recognition to a private medical college in Chhattisgarh. The arrests have once again exposed deep-rooted corruption in the process of medical college inspections and approvals in India.
Coordinated Raids Across Six States
The CBI carried out simultaneous raids at 40 locations in Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh. According to officials, the accused include representatives of Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Medical Sciences and doctors who conducted inspections. The CBI caught the accused red-handed while the bribe money was being exchanged.
Fabricated Reports Despite Poor Infrastructure
Investigations revealed that the college lacked essential facilities, had a shortage of faculty, and even failed to meet basic patient requirements. Despite these shortcomings, inspection doctors allegedly submitted favourable reports to the National Medical Commission (NMC), influenced by financial gain. The CBI said fake patient case sheets and manipulated records were used to mislead authorities.
CBI Uncovers Pre-planned Conspiracy
The investigation exposed a well-planned conspiracy between college officials, intermediary agents, and inspecting doctors. CBI officials laid a trap and documented the bribe transaction before making the arrests. The agency has announced that further legal action will follow, and deeper investigation is ongoing to identify the full scale of the racket.
Telangana Colleges Also Under Scrutiny
Meanwhile, similar concerns are surfacing in Telangana. The NMC has been conducting inspections in several private and government medical colleges in the state. Many colleges reportedly lack adequate faculty, infrastructure, and patient inflow. Despite this, institutions are seeking to retain MBBS and postgraduate seats through questionable means.
Mahaveer College Case Raises Eyebrows
One recent case in Vikarabad involved Mahaveer Medical College, which allegedly manipulated inspection conditions. The management, tipped off a day before the NMC visit, reportedly staged fake patients, hired temporary faculty, and created forged records. Equipment was reportedly rented for the occasion. These actions came to light after Sahanam Vande https://sahanamvande.com/?p=5078 and Article Today https://articletoday.in/mahaveer-medical-college-inspection-halted/ exposed the incident, forcing the NMC to halt its inspection temporarily.
Corruption Allegations Surround Inspection Process
It is alleged that large sums of money are being offered to influence NMC teams. In many instances, colleges are attempting to buy approvals rather than improving facilities. Government medical colleges are not entirely exempt. Some are also functioning without adequate infrastructure, raising concerns about the overall quality of medical education in the state.
Temporary Approvals Despite Deficiencies
Due to infrastructural gaps, health department officials from Telangana reportedly travelled to Delhi to negotiate temporary permissions for certain government colleges. Critics argue this approach weakens the foundation of medical education. There are growing concerns that education standards are being sacrificed for profit.
Students Pay the Price for Mismanagement
While college owners fill their pockets with money collected from students, many institutions fail to provide even basic amenities. The situation is drawing widespread criticism. Three years ago, recognition for three medical colleges was cancelled within months of opening due to lack of facilities. Their students had to be shifted to other colleges. Despite these incidents, college managements continue to repeat the same mistakes.
Calls for Reform in Medical Education
With corruption exposed and inspections disrupted, the integrity of India’s medical education system is under serious threat. Experts are calling for strict reforms and transparent approval mechanisms. As investigations deepen, students and parents await a system where merit, not money, determines the future of healthcare education.
