Midwifery Practitioners Association, India (MPAI)

Membership of MPAI

Membership in the Midwifery Practitioners Association, India (MPAI) is open to individuals and organizations committed to advancing midwifery practice, education, advocacy, and research in India.

Members enjoy professional development, networking, policy engagement, and participation in national and international initiatives.

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Life Membership

Open to NPM/NPME professionals interested in midwifery
Lifetime access to resources, events, and policy forums
Voting rights and office eligibility

Ordinary Membership (Annual)

Annual membership for NPM/NPME professionals
Access to trainings, workshops, and updates
Voting rights and committee participation

Student Membership

For students in ANM,GNM,BScN,MScN or related nursing fields
Mentorship, career guidance, and learning support
No voting rights; student committees allowed

Associate Membership

For professionals from Nursing and Medical fields
Participate in events and discussions
No voting rights or office eligibility

Institutional Membership

For hospitals, colleges, and training institutes
Nominate representatives and collaborate on projects
No voting rights

Honorary Membership

Given to individuals with significant contributions
National/international experts and advocates
No voting rights; may serve as advisors

Membership Fee Structure

#	Category	Fee	Validity
1	Life Membership	INR 3,000	Lifetime
2	Ordinary Membership	INR 1,000/year	1 Year
3	Student Membership	INR 500	Course Duration
4	Associate Membership	INR 1,000	Lifetime
5	Institutional Membership	INR 50,000	Lifetime
6	Honorary Membership	No Fee	Lifetime
7	International/NRI Midwives	INR 10,000	Lifetime

Concessions & Discounts

10% discount for early career professionals (less than 3 years)
10% discount for group student memberships (5 or more individuals)
30% concession for retired midwives aged 60+
Special waivers for financially disadvantaged members (approval needed)
Discounts for students from government institutions

Membership Certificate and ID Cards

Each member will be issued an MPAI Membership Certificate and ID Card. By accepting this Certificate and ID Card, members agree to abide by the Rules of the Society and strive to achieve its objectives.

Certificate and ID Cards remain the property of the Society
Loss must be reported to the Secretariat
Replacement or changes in Certificate and ID Cards incur a fee of ₹100

Membership Records

Every member is listed in national and state/chapter records
Records updated and shared annually for verification

Cessation of Membership

Resignation

Members may resign by written notice to the Secretariat. The Executive Committee, upon verifying the request, will process the removal. Membership fees are non-refundable.

Suspension & Expulsion

Engagement in harmful practices
Criminal charges filed
Conduct that discredits the Society
Actions counter to the Society's objectives

Suspension/expulsion will be initiated by the Executive and decided by the Governing Council after a fair hearing. Final decisions are subject to General Body ratification.