GOVERNMENT DOON MEDICAL COLLEGE
DEHRADUN (UTTARAKHAND)
Section 4(1)(b)(viii): A Statement of the Boards, Councils, Committees and Other Bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or for the purpose of its advice, and as to whether meetings of those boards, councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public.
* List of all the committees of of Government Doon Medical College are available on the Committees (Administrative & Academic) page under administration section of this website.
Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun (GDMC) functions through several boards, councils, and committees constituted for academic, administrative, hospital, and student-related governance.
These bodies ensure that institutional decisions are transparent, participatory, and accountable within the framework of the Medical Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand, and the affiliating University.
- Whether meetings are open to the public: Generally No, since they involve internal deliberations and administrative decisions.
- Whether minutes are accessible: Generally Yes, to authorised officials, audit and regulatory bodies, or under the RTI Act 2005 subject to Section 8 exemptions (confidentiality, fiduciary and privacy considerations).
List of Committees / Councils / Boards
Name of Committee / Council / Board | Purpose / Functions | Open to Public | Accessibility of Minutes / Records | |
Administrative Committees | ||||
1 | Anti-Ragging Committee | Implements measures to prevent ragging, reviews complaints and action taken. | No | Accessible to competent authorities; summary displayed on website. |
2 | College Council | Principal consultative body for institutional policy, academic planning and coordination. | No | Minutes available to authorised officers / University. |
3 | Cultural Committee | Organises cultural and extra-curricular activities for students and staff. | No | Records maintained in Student Welfare Office. |
4 | Literary Committee | Promotes academic writing, debates, publications and literary events. | No | Internal records. |
5 | Sports Committee | Oversees sports activities, tournaments, and wellness programmes. | No | Maintained internally. |
6 | Disciplinary Committee | Deals with disciplinary issues of students or staff. | No | Confidential; accessible only to authorities concerned. |
7 | Mentor Committee | Faculty mentorship for academic and personal guidance to students. | No | Internal records only. |
8 | IT Cell | Manages digital infrastructure, website, ERP systems, cybersecurity, and RTI portal updates. | No | Reports submitted to Principal; partial disclosure possible under RTI. |
9 | Gender Abuse / Harassment Prevention & Investigation Committee (ICC / POSH Cell) | Handles complaints of sexual harassment as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013. | No (confidential) | Strictly confidential; accessible only to parties concerned. |
10 | Hostel Wardens’ Committee | Administration, discipline and welfare in hostels. | No | Maintained internally. |
11 | Other Administrative Cells / Committees | Includes canteen, transport, maintenance, purchase and similar operational cells. | No | Records available in respective offices; disclosure per RTI rules. |
Academic Committees | ||||
1 | Examination Cell / Committee | Conducts internal and university examinations, evaluation, and result processing. | No | Confidential; disclosure limited per university norms. |
2 | AETCOM (Attitude, Ethics & Communication) Committee | Implements competency-based training in ethics and communication. | No | Reports submitted to NMC Cell; not public. |
3 | Research Review Board | Screens, monitors and promotes institutional research proposals. | No | Minutes available to authorised researchers / regulators. |
4 | Pharmacovigilance Committee | Monitors and reports adverse drug reactions; ensures drug safety. | No | Reports submitted to NPVPI / authorities. |
5 | Teaching Timetable and Clinical Posting Committee | Schedules classes, postings and clinical rotations. | No | Maintained in Academic Section. |
6 | Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) | Approves and monitors research involving human/animal subjects per ICMR guidelines. | No | Minutes confidential; accessible to regulatory agencies / upon request under RTI as permissible. |
7 | Medical Education Unit (MEU) | Conducts faculty development programmes and training. | No | Reports to Principal / NMC Cell. |
8 | College Curriculum Committee / NMC Cell | Implements CBME curriculum, electives and academic reforms. | No | Reports submitted to Principal / University / NMC. |
9 | UG Cell & PG Cell | Coordinates undergraduate and postgraduate academic activities and student records. | No | Maintained internally; disclosure per rules. |
10 | Other Academic Cells / Committees | Any additional or newly constituted academic committees. | No | Records maintained in Academic Section. |
Governance and Record-Keeping
- Minutes of meetings are maintained as official records in the respective offices (Academic Section, Administration, Hospital or Principal’s Office).
- Copies are provided to the Directorate of Medical Education, affiliating University, Audit bodies, and other regulators as required.
- Public access to minutes or proceedings is governed by the Right to Information Act 2005, subject to exemptions under Section 8 to protect confidentiality, fiduciary, or privacy-related data.
Periodic Updates
The composition and functions of various committees and councils are reviewed periodically. Any addition, deletion, or reconstitution of committees will be updated and displayed on the official GDMC website committees page from time to time to ensure real-time public information and compliance with the RTI Act.