Sikkim State Allied & Healthcare Council
Regulating, registering and advancing allied and healthcare professions across the State — ensuring quality education, ethical practice and public trust.
It gives me immense pleasure to congratulate the Sikkim State Allied & Healthcare Council (SSAHC) on the launch of its official website.
The launch of this dedicated portal is a timely and commendable initiative. By providing a centralized platform for registration, policy dissemination, and professional guidance, it is heartening to know that the Council is ensuring that our healthcare workforce remains globally competitive while remaining locally rooted in the spirit of service.
Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay)
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim
It gives me immense pleasure to congratulate the Sikkim State Allied & Healthcare Council (SSAHC) on the launch of its official website.
The launch of this dedicated portal is a timely and commendable initiative. By providing a centralized platform for registration, policy dissemination, and professional guidance, it is heartening to know that the Council is ensuring that our healthcare workforce remains globally competitive while remaining locally rooted in the spirit of service.
Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay)
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim
Upholding Standards in Allied & Healthcare
The Council works to maintain standards in education, training and professional practice while promoting ethical conduct and quality healthcare services across Sikkim.
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About the Council
Regulating Allied & Healthcare Professions in Sikkim
The Sikkim State Allied & Healthcare Council is the State-level statutory body responsible for regulating recognised allied and healthcare professions — maintaining standards of education, registering qualified practitioners and upholding professional ethics in the interest of public health.
2022
Established
10
Categories
57
Professions
What the Council Does
Core Functions & Responsibilities
The statutory roles the Council carries out to safeguard standards and public trust.
Professional Registration
Registering and licensing qualified allied and healthcare professionals across the State.
Education & Training Standards
Setting and maintaining standards for allied healthcare education and training programmes.
Institutional Assessment
Assessing and monitoring institutions to ensure they meet the prescribed norms.
Professional Ethics
Enforcing a code of conduct and ethical practice among registered professionals.
Course Recognition
Recognising qualifications and courses that meet the Council's requirements.
Healthcare Standards
Promoting quality and safety in allied healthcare services for the public.
Recognised Categories
Recognised Allied & Healthcare Professions
Explore the recognised allied and healthcare professions regulated under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021. The recognised professions are organised into 10 professional categories covering diagnostics, rehabilitation, clinical technology, community care and healthcare information services.
Medical Laboratory & Life Sciences
Laboratory science, diagnostic testing and life science professionals.
Trauma, Burn Care & Surgical / Anaesthesia Technology
Emergency, trauma, burn care, surgical and anaesthesia support professionals.
Physiotherapy
Professionals supporting movement, rehabilitation, functional recovery and physical health.
Nutrition Science
Dietetics and nutrition professionals supporting health and disease prevention.
Ophthalmic Sciences
Professionals working in eye care, vision and ophthalmic services.
Occupational Therapy
Professionals supporting independence, participation and everyday activities.
Community Care, Behavioural Health & Other Professionals
Community health, behavioural health, counselling and other care professionals.
Medical Radiology, Imaging & Therapeutic Technology
Professionals working with medical imaging, radiology and therapeutic technologies.
Medical Technologists, Physician Associate, Biomedical & Medical Equipment Technology
Clinical technology, medical equipment, cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal technology professionals.
Health Information Management & Health Informatics
Professionals managing health records, coding, information and healthcare documentation.
The category names above follow the Schedule to the NCAHP Act, 2021.
Council Members
Leadership of the Sikkim State Allied & Healthcare Council
The Sikkim State Allied & Healthcare Council is constituted under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021. The Council brings together representatives from the State Government, medical and healthcare institutions, and recognised allied and healthcare professional categories to support effective regulation and professional standards across the State.
Mr. Ramesh Dahal
Office Bearers
Sr. Technical Officer, STNM Multispeciality Hospital, Gangtok
Director (Administration) / (Medical Education)
Ex-Officio Member
Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok
Dr. Muralidhar V. Pai
Dean
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Tadong, Gangtok
Dr. Nikita Joshi
Principal
Sikkim Manipal College of Physiotherapy, Gangtok
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