· Proposed committee
Safe Hospitals and Practitioners, Nagpur City Joint Action Committee
Dear colleagues,
Taking forward Dr Umesh Shingne’s suggestion, we propose bringing hospitals, general practitioners and pharmacists across Nagpur city together under one common platform.
Our aim is to stand united against violence, intimidation, threats and extortion, coordinate timely support, and present our common concerns before the Government, police and other authorities.
An 11-member committee
We propose selecting 11 members through consultation, ensuring fair representation of hospitals, general practitioners and pharmacists.
The committee will coordinate collective action on shared concerns. All participating organisations and associations will retain their individual identity and independence.
Advisory Council and medical college representation
One Advisory Council will comprise IMA Nagpur, the authorised NMO unit, NIMA Nagpur, pharmacy organisations, Vidarbha Hospitals Association (VHA), Sevankur Bharat and other approved medical-service organisations, the original 26 speciality bodies, 18 additional advisory organisations and college-wise MARD representation from every medical college in Nagpur City. These are all constituent categories of the same Advisory Council, which is separate from the 11-member managing committee.
The default institutional and speciality representative will be the serving President or one authorised nominee. Where a body uses an equivalent elected title such as Chairman, that office will be invited. College-wise representation will follow the nomination process below. All appointments remain subject to written acceptance or authorised nomination.
MARD means the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors. Nominations will be invited through the recognised college MARD unit; where no such unit exists, the college’s recognised resident-doctor association may nominate a representative under its actual affiliation. No representation or endorsement will be claimed before written nomination and acceptance.
Advisory members will contribute to consultation, safety planning and coordination. Advisory appointment alone will not confer a managing-committee vote or increase the 11 elected seats.
Principal roles of IMA and NMO
IMA Nagpur and the duly authorised local or Vidarbha unit of the National Medicos Organisation (NMO) are proposed as the principal institutional coordinating partners, subject to written organisational authorisation and acceptance.
- IMA Nagpur: medical-professional leadership, coordination with speciality bodies, ethics and safety education, professional and medico-legal expert referral, and approved representations before police, Government and other authorities.
- NMO: mobilisation of consenting medical volunteers, medical-college and resident-doctor liaison, public-awareness and preparedness programmes, service outreach and practical support.
- Joint responsibilities: institutional consultations, an annual safety and public-welfare programme, lawful incident coordination and joint representations approved by the organisations concerned.
The serving President or equivalent authorised head of IMA Nagpur, or one written nominee, and the serving President or Secretary or equivalent authorised head of the participating NMO unit, or one duly authorised nominee, will be the two principal institutional advisers. These are additional advisory seats; the 11-member managing committee retains governance and financial responsibility. Both organisations and MARD retain their independence. No affiliation, endorsement or appointment is claimed before acceptance.
NIMA and pharmacy organisation partners
The National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA), Nagpur Branch, will be invited as an institutional partner for eligible integrated-system practitioner and general-practice participation, safety education and joint representations within lawful professional scope. Its serving branch President or one authorised nominee will be the default institutional advisory representative, subject to acceptance. NIMA Maharashtra official directory.
The National Pharmacy Welfare Association, Nagpur district unit, is proposed for registered-pharmacist representation, dispensing safety, professional liaison and continuity of lawful essential-medicine services, subject to the founders confirming the appropriate pharmacist body. Its serving district President or equivalent authorised nominee will be invited. NPWA official directory.
The Nagpur District Chemist and Druggists Association will be separately invited for chemist and medicine-distribution establishment safety and supply coordination. Its serving President or one authorised nominee will be the default adviser upon acceptance. A chemist or wholesaler association is not treated as an individual pharmacist’s registration or a statutory regulator. Association official executive directory.
These are additional institutional advisory seats. They do not alter the 11 managing positions, the separate speciality association seats or college-wise MARD representation. No participation is represented as accepted without written authority.
Vidarbha Hospitals Association in the Advisory Council
Vidarbha Hospitals Association (VHA) will also form part of this same Advisory Council. Its serving President or equivalent authorised elected head, or one nominee authorised in writing, will be the default representative upon acceptance. VHA will contribute hospital-establishment coordination, safety preparedness, continuity of patient services and approved joint representations. Its institutional seat is additional to the 26 speciality association seats and does not increase the 11-member managing committee. The exact registered name and current office-holder will be confirmed when recording acceptance.
Sevankur Bharat and medical service organisations
Sevankur Bharat will be invited within the same Advisory Council, represented by its serving Sanyojak or equivalent authorised head, or one authorised representative for Nagpur nominated in writing upon acceptance. Its role will include medical-student and young-doctor service activities, ethical and social-responsibility education, community-health awareness, volunteer mobilisation and preparedness training. This seat does not replace any college-wise MARD representative. Sevankur Bharat official organisation information.
Other bona fide medical-service, volunteer and charitable healthcare organisations active in Nagpur may also be included after verification of their relevant public-benefit work and written authority, with one representative per organisation. These are advisory seats and do not increase the 11 managing positions.
18 additional advisory organisations
The numbered register now includes 18 further organisations at entries 35 to 52, covering medical education, pain medicine, fertility, menopause, perinatology, fetal medicine, rheumatology, geriatrics, general practice, nursing, physiotherapy, dietetics, clinical nutrition, pharmacy, first aid, humanitarian services, sickle-cell support and charitable maternity care. Each entry states its role, proposed representative and source or confirmation requirements.
Invitations will go to the serving President or equivalent authorised head, including a Chairman, Convenor or Director of Studies where appropriate, or one written nominee. IMA CGP Nagpur is an IMA constituent chapter; separate GP representation requires written IMA authorisation. Different rheumatology names must be checked before assigning separate seats. Matru Sewa Sangh is one umbrella-organisation invitation. All participation remains proposed pending written acceptance and does not enlarge the 11-member managing committee.
Our common objectives
- Promote safe working environments for practitioners, pharmacists and hospital staff.
- Coordinate prompt assistance when a colleague or healthcare establishment faces violence, threats or intimidation.
- Support affected colleagues in approaching the police and obtaining appropriate legal assistance.
- Make joint representations to the Government, police and other authorities.
- Encourage clear communication, peaceful grievance resolution and public trust in healthcare.
- Protect patient welfare and continuity of emergency medical care.
Formal registration
The proposed name is: Safe Hospitals and Practitioners, Nagpur City Joint Action Committee.
Dr Shingne will take responsibility for initiating and completing the necessary registration formalities before the Hon’ble Charity Commissioner, subject to the applicable requirements and approval.
The way forward
Let us agree on this common platform, invite nominations and finalise the 11-member committee through mutual consultation.
Our strength will come from unity, fair representation and timely, lawful action.
One platform. A united voice. Safer healthcare for Nagpur.
Numbered Advisory Council list
One unified list of organisations, specialities and default representatives. Entries 1 to 7 are institutional organisations, entries 8 to 33 are the 26 researched speciality bodies, and entry 34 means a separate college-wise MARD or resident-doctor seat for every medical college. Entries 35 to 52 are the 18 additional medical, allied-health, general-practice and charitable-service organisations. These are categories, not a fixed limit of 52 Council members. The Council is separate from the 11-member managing committee. All appointments require verification and written acceptance.
Indian Medical Association - Nagpur Branch (IMA)
Speciality or role: Medical-professional leadership and joint safety representation.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Dr Sachin Gathe - 2026-27.
Source - Official IMA Nagpur executive list for 2026-27.National Medicos Organisation - authorised Nagpur or Vidarbha unit (NMO)
Speciality or role: Medical service volunteer mobilisation and medical-college coordination.
Default representative: President or Secretary or equivalent authorised head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Participating local unit and incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Official NMO introduction; exact participating local unit and authority require confirmation.National Integrated Medical Association - Nagpur Branch (NIMA)
Speciality or role: Eligible integrated-system practitioners and general-practice coordination.
Default representative: Branch President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current branch President to be confirmed.
Source - Official state directory confirms Nagpur branch participation; state or national President is not treated as branch President.Vidarbha Hospitals Association (VHA)
Speciality or role: Hospital establishments management and safety coordination.
Default representative: President or equivalent authorised elected head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Exact registered name and current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Published historical reporting confirms regional hospital-association activity; current details require confirmation.National Pharmacy Welfare Association - Nagpur district unit
Speciality or role: Registered-pharmacist participation dispensing safety and pharmacy professional liaison.
Default representative: District President or equivalent authorised head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Pharmacist organisation and nominee subject to founders confirmation.
Source - Official organisation directory identifies Nagpur district representation; current office-holder and final institutional choice need confirmation.Nagpur District Chemist and Druggists Association
Speciality or role: Chemist and medicine-distribution establishments.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current term to be confirmed.
Source - Official executive directory; chemist and distribution representation is distinct from individual pharmacist registration.Sevankur Bharat - authorised representative for Nagpur
Speciality or role: Medical-student and doctor development ethical medical practice community service and volunteer mobilisation.
Default representative: Serving Sanyojak or equivalent authorised organisational head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Authorised representative for Nagpur to be nominated in writing.
Source - Official Sevankur Bharat website documents medical-student and doctor service activities; the team page uses the title Sanyojak. Exact registered name and authority of the Nagpur nominee require confirmation.Association of Physicians of India - Vidarbha Chapter
Speciality or role: Internal medicine.
Default representative: Chairman or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Official chapter directory; current leadership sources differ; confirm incumbent.Association of Surgeons Nagpur
Speciality or role: General surgery.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Dr Deepa P Jahagirdar - 2026-27.
Source - Official President message explicitly covers 2026-27.Vidarbha Orthopaedic Society Nagpur
Speciality or role: Orthopaedics.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Dr Unmesh Mahajan - 2026-27.
Source - Official installation report dated 21 June 2026; President 2026-27.Nagpur Obst and Gyn Society
Speciality or role: Obstetrics and gynaecology.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Dr Sangeeta Tajpuriya - FOGSI list 6 May 2026.
Source - Official FOGSI President list dated 6 May 2026; reconfirm before invitation.Indian Academy of Pediatrics - Nagpur Branch
Speciality or role: Paediatrics.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Dr Sandeep S Mogre - 2026.
Source - Official national IAP branch register explicitly covers 2026; no duplicate AOP seat assumed.Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists - Nagpur City Branch
Speciality or role: Anaesthesiology.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Dr Deepak Madankar - 2026-27.
Source - Official 21 October 2026 report names President for 2026-27.Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine - Nagpur Branch
Speciality or role: Critical care.
Default representative: Chairman or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Dr Ashish Ganjare - October 2026 conference directory.
Source - Official MAHACRITICON 2026 branch directory; full branch tenure not stated.Cardiological Society of India - Vidarbha Chapter
Speciality or role: Cardiology.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - National CSI chapter directory gives Nagpur base; incumbent term not confirmed.Vidarbha Chapter of Maharashtra State Branch IRIA - VIDRAD
Speciality or role: Radiology.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Official MSBIRIA city chapter list; state President is not assumed to be local President.Vidarbha Dermatological Society
Speciality or role: Dermatology.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Official society site; leadership is undated and conflicts with newer reporting.Psychiatric Society Nagpur
Speciality or role: Psychiatry.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Primary AIIMS institutional record confirms society roles; current President not established.Nagpur Neuro Society
Speciality or role: Neurology and neurosurgery.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Registered society covering both specialities; undated incumbent details require confirmation.The Nephrology Society Nagpur
Speciality or role: Nephrology.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Official society formerly Central India Nephrology Society; website leadership pages conflict.Digestive Diseases Society Nagpur
Speciality or role: Gastroenterology.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - ASN primary partner record confirms local activity in 2021-22; current activity and President require confirmation.Vidarbha Chest Association
Speciality or role: Respiratory medicine.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - IGGMC primary record confirms November 2025 collaboration; current President not established.Diabetic Association of India - Nagpur Branch
Speciality or role: Diabetes.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Official branch site; current President differs across dated and undated sources and needs confirmation.Association of Otolaryngologists of India - Vidarbha Branch
Speciality or role: ENT.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Official AOI branch directory; current incumbent term not established.Ophthalmological Society Nagpur
Speciality or role: Ophthalmology city.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Aravind primary institutional report confirms 12 April 2026 Nagpur event; President unverified.Vidarbha Ophthalmic Society
Speciality or role: Ophthalmology regional.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Official regional society; 2026-27 homepage and older office-bearer page differ; confirm handover and incumbent.Urological Society of Central India
Speciality or role: Urology.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - USI West Zone September 2025 newsletter records society and Nagpur hosting application; current President unverified.Central India Association of Plastic Surgeons Nagpur
Speciality or role: Plastic surgery.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Dr Dhananjay Nakade - documented July 2026.
Source - AIIMS primary 16 July 2026 report names President; full term not stated; reconfirm.Vidarbha Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists
Speciality or role: Pathology.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - GMC Nagpur primary June 2025 event confirms association; current President unverified.Vidarbha Association of Medical Microbiologists
Speciality or role: Medical microbiology.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - IGGMC primary 2026 VAMMCON and collaboration records; current President needs direct confirmation.Indian Dental Association - Nagpur Branch
Speciality or role: Dentistry.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Official branch site; current President not confirmed by dated primary evidence.Central India Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Speciality or role: Oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - AOMSI primary September 2020 record establishes Nagpur activity; exact registered name and current activity need confirmation.Nagpur Thyroid Society
Speciality or role: Thyroid speciality.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current incumbent to be confirmed.
Source - Primary ISTS partner event identifies society; current structure and President need confirmation.College-wise MARD or recognised resident-doctor representatives
Speciality or role: Resident-doctor and medical-college safety representation - one separate representative from each medical college in Nagpur City.
Default representative: College MARD unit President or one authorised college-wise nominee or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Each college nomination and acceptance to be obtained separately.
Source - MARD means Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors. Where no MARD unit exists use the actual recognised resident-doctor body; this entry represents multiple college-wise seats not one collective seat.Academy of Medical Sciences - Nagpur
Speciality or role: Multidisciplinary medical education and professional coordination.
Default representative: President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - Official Nagpur academy website and governing-body records confirm the organisation; current tenure to be confirmed.Indian Society for Study of Pain - Nagpur Chapter
Speciality or role: Pain medicine chronic-pain care and pain-service education.
Default representative: Chapter President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - National chapter directory explicitly lists Nagpur and its office bearers; reconfirm the current term.Indian Fertility Society - Vidarbha Chapter
Speciality or role: Infertility assisted reproduction and fertility preservation.
Default representative: Chapter President or equivalent authorised head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - Published national chapter-secretary records for 2024-2026 identify Vidarbha; current chapter leadership and nomination authority require confirmation.Menopause Society - Nagpur
Speciality or role: Menopause midlife health and osteoporosis awareness.
Default representative: Society President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - IGGMCH records joint activities with Menopause Society Nagpur in 2025; national IMS archives also identify the society.Indian Society of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology - Vidarbha Chapter (ISOPARB)
Speciality or role: Maternal and newborn health high-risk pregnancy and perinatal care.
Default representative: Chapter President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - National society activity archives explicitly identify the Vidarbha Chapter; historical evidence confirms existence but not current office bearers.Society of Fetal Medicine - Vidarbha Chapter
Speciality or role: Fetal medicine prenatal screening and diagnosis.
Default representative: Chapter President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - National regional-chapter directory explicitly lists Vidarbha and its officers; verify current tenure before invitation.Nagpur Rheumatology Association
Speciality or role: Arthritis autoimmune diseases and rheumatology education.
Default representative: President or equivalent authorised head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - Hospital event information names the Nagpur Rheumatology Association. Confirm its legal identity and relationship with Vidarbha Rheumatology Association before creating any separate seat under another name.Geriatric Society of India - Vidarbha Chapter
Speciality or role: Older-adult care frailty and geriatric medicine.
Default representative: Chapter President or equivalent authorised head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - MGIMS institutional faculty profile records a representative of the Vidarbha Chapter; current chapter activity leadership and authority need confirmation.IMA College of General Practitioners - Nagpur Chapter
Speciality or role: General practice primary care referral coordination and continuing education.
Default representative: Authorised chapter head or Director of Studies or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - IMA Nagpur 2026-2027 office-bearer page confirms its CGP chapter. This is an IMA constituent chapter; obtain written IMA authorisation for separate GP advisory representation and avoid duplicating the same institutional nomination.Trained Nurses Association of India - Vidarbha Branch (TNAI)
Speciality or role: Nursing workforce bedside safety nursing education and patient care.
Default representative: Branch President or equivalent authorised head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - Official 2025 election paper confirms the Vidarbha body and Nagpur participation. The document uses State Branch and Regional Branch descriptions; confirm the exact unit name and elected leadership. Candidates are not assumed to have been elected.Indian Association of Physiotherapists - Nagpur Branch
Speciality or role: Physiotherapy rehabilitation safe patient handling and staff ergonomics.
Default representative: Branch President or authorised Convenor or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - National branch-convenor directory lists Nagpur; current nomination to be confirmed. This IAP is distinct from the Indian Academy of Paediatrics.Indian Dietetic Association - Nagpur Chapter
Speciality or role: Clinical dietetics nutrition and patient education.
Default representative: Chapter President or authorised Convenor or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - National directory lists the Nagpur chapter. This IDA is distinct from the Indian Dental Association already listed; current representative to be confirmed.IAPEN India Association - Nagpur Chapter
Speciality or role: Clinical nutrition nutrition support and multidisciplinary nutrition education.
Default representative: Chapter President or equivalent authorised head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - Official association website provides a dedicated Nagpur Chapter page; current authorised representative to be confirmed.Indian Pharmaceutical Association - Nagpur Local Branch
Speciality or role: Pharmacy practice medicine safety and professional education.
Default representative: Local Branch President or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - National directory explicitly lists the Nagpur Local Branch Council. It is distinct from NPWA and the chemists and druggists association; published council tenure requires confirmation.Indian Red Cross Society - Nagpur District Branch
Speciality or role: CPR education emergency preparedness humanitarian service and volunteers.
Default representative: District Chairman or equivalent authorised head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - Official Maharashtra Red Cross page reports Nagpur district CPR awareness activities on 19-21 October 2026; current nomination authority to be confirmed.St John Ambulance Association - Nagpur Subcentre
Speciality or role: First-aid training and emergency-response education.
Default representative: Subcentre Chairman or equivalent authorised head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - Maharashtra State Centre explicitly lists the Nagpur subcentre. Confirm its current head and nomination; no Nagpur ambulance fleet is inferred from state-centre material.Sickle Cell Association Nagpur (SCAN)
Speciality or role: Sickle-cell patient support counselling awareness and continuity of care.
Default representative: President Chairperson or equivalent authorised head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - Own website identifies a Nagpur registered charity formed by doctors patients social workers and health professionals and documents activities through 2025.Matru Sewa Sangh - Nagpur
Speciality or role: Charitable healthcare maternity services and community health.
Default representative: President Chairperson or equivalent authorised trust head or one duly authorised nominee.
Office-holder reference: Current authorised office-holder or nominee to be confirmed.
Source - Charity Commissioner hospital register lists Sitabuldi and Mahal hospitals under the same Matrusewa Sangh trust F-0000159(NGP). Invite one authorised umbrella-organisation representative rather than separate seats for its hospitals.
Checked 10 November 2026. This is a research and invitation register, not a list of accepted appointments or an exhaustive statutory directory. Other bona fide medical-service, volunteer and charitable healthcare organisations active in Nagpur may be included after verification and acceptance. Sevankur Bharat is the organisation identified by the founders; one authorised representative for Nagpur is proposed. Further confirmation leads include Academy of Cancer Sciences Nagpur and Haematology Oncology Society. Distinct local bodies for general endocrinology, emergency medicine, community medicine and forensic medicine remain unverified.