India, April 5 -- In remote villages and tribal pockets across Maharashtra, access to specialist doctors remains limited. A recent incentive by the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) aimed at bridging this gap has failed to gain traction, leaving thousands reliant on overstretched public health services, officials said.

In November 2025, the MMC introduced a first-of-its-kind initiative offering credit points to registered medical practitioners who participate in free medical and surgical camps organised by hospitals, medical colleges, and charitable groups in urban, rural, and tribal areas. The move was intended to encourage doctors to extend services beyond cities.

Organisations must be accredited with the MMC to conduct such camps. Wh...