A private member bill has recently been introduced in Parliament, seeking to establish central quality control for optical devices and to regulate vision care services. The bill also included an inquiry regarding the government's consideration of international best practices and the potential creation of a statutory National Optical Regulatory Board to ensure quality. In response, it was highlighted that the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) is already established to regulate and maintain standards for allied and healthcare professionals, including the Optometrist profession, which is listed under the "Ophthalmic Sciences Professional" category in the NCAHP Act, 2021. The NCAHP released the curriculum for Optometry in April 2025. Furthermore, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is responsible for regulating the quality, safety, and performance of medical devices, with spectacles and contact lenses specifically regulated under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, requiring adherence to prescribed standards.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/private-member-bill-seeks-toestablish-central-optical-devices-quality-control-and-vision-care-regulation/article70784139.ece
