After months of back-and-forth discussions between resident doctors and the Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER), authorities have assured the establishment of mental health assessment and redressal committees in all state-run medical college hospitals. The issue was escalated by the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD), emphasising that resident doctors face immense pressure due to their round-the-clock duties and, at times, mistreatment by senior doctors or faculty.

In the latest round of meetings between MARD and DMER held on Monday, it was decided that mental health redressal committees would be established at both the college and state levels. Dr Sarbik De, the vice-president of MARD, present at the meeting, said, "These committees will be multi-departmental, allowing students to report issues. They can also conduct anonymous feedback sessions periodically, enabling residents to report instances of exploitation."