Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Dental Council of India (DCI) has issued any guidelines with regard to installation of CCTV linked to the internet in Dental Colleges of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government is likely to reconsider the decision of making the live feed on the web optional in the light of the fact that DCI inspection teams visit the campuses for on the spot check as the permission to run the college is given based on the report of the inspection team, if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the other measures taken by the Government to ensure the securing of Internet link? |
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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)
(a) & (b): In order to bring about more transparency in the field of dentistry in the country, the Dental Council of India (DCI) has directed the Principals of all Dental Colleges to install CCTV cameras in any one Lecture Hall, OPD registration counter, Conservative and Endodontics Clinic and areas where Biometric Attendance Machines are installed.
The live feed will be made available to DCI through internet during college working hours.
(c): No. It is proposed as an additional measure to bring about transparency and constant vigil on the standard of dental education being imparted in the Dental Colleges.
(d): DCI has requested the colleges to configure with suitable IP address as per the IP addressing scheme in the offices. |
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