India, July 27 -- In a major step to crackdown on bogus doctors in Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has decided to make its QR code-based system - know your doctor (KYD) - mandatory for registered medical practitioners, said council officials on Saturday.

The decision comes after a recent discussion in the state legislative assembly about bogus doctors or quacks practicing in the state, especially in rural and remote areas. According to the state government data, of the 391 bogus doctors booked over the past five years, only two have been convicted and charges proved against 17 others, said officials.

MMC had launched the KYD platform on February 11, 2025, to help people verify authenticity and qualifications of regist...