Chhattisgarh government is all set to regularize the working of physio and occupational therapists in the state with the introduction of the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Council Bill 2015, which make registrations of such therapists, besides setting parameters and quality of working standards for them.

The draft for the proposed bill was cleared at a cabinet meeting, headed by chief Minister, Dr Raman Singh, on Sunday. The Bill is likely to be introduced in the ensuing winter session of the state assembly, which commenced on Dec 16.

According to the draft, the occupational therapist council, which would comprise of six members, would be authorised for registration of physio and occupational therapists in the state and it would also set parameters and quality standards for their operations. The bill proposes that only registered physiotherapists will be allowed to practice in the state and it provides for Rs one lakh fine for practicing without registration, besides one-year sentence for repeated offenders. The Director Medical Education (DME) will be the Ex Officio President of the Council.