On multiple occasions, FORDA has demanded that assaults on doctors be treated as non-bailable offence and that the Centre brings in a law for the medical fraternity amid rising incident s of violence at a time when they are in the frontline of the fight against Covid-19.
[7][8] In March, 2020, FORDA urged for Health Insurance cover in case of morbidity and mortality of Doctors in line of duty, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
[11] In July, 2020, FORDA urged the Honourable Prime Minister of India to implement the long-pending Indian Medical Services Cadre, in line with IAS and IPS.
The creation of the Indian Medical Services (IMS) cadre became more relevant during the COVID-19 Pandemic, so that doctors from various specialities can devise effective strategies for controlling the epidemic and improving the overall healthcare system in the future.
The much delayed Counselling commenced after judgement by the Honourable Supreme Court of India in January, 2022, paving the way for expedited admission of fresh batch of Resident Doctors.