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 opportunities, national 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, voting rights, office eligibility

Ordinary Membership (Annual)

Annual membership for NPM/NPME professionals
Training access, voting rights, committee roles

Student Membership

For ANM, GNM, BScN, MScN and nursing students
Mentorship and learning support

Associate Membership

For professionals from nursing and medical fields
Event participation; no voting rights

Institutional Membership

For hospitals, colleges, and training institutes
Project collaboration; no voting rights

Honorary Membership

For individuals with significant contributions
Advisory role; no voting rights

Membership Fee Structure

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

Concessions & Discounts

10% discount for early career professionals (under 3 years)
10% discount for group student memberships (5+)
30% concession for retired midwives aged 60+
Special waivers for financially disadvantaged applicants
Discounts for students from government institutions

Membership Certificate & ID Card

Each member receives an official Membership Certificate and ID Card. These remain the property of the Society.

Loss must be reported immediately
Replacement fee: ₹100

Membership Records

All members are recorded at national and chapter levels
Records are updated annually for verification

Cessation of Membership

Resignation

Members may resign by written notice to the Secretariat. Membership fees are non-refundable.

Suspension & Expulsion

Criminal charges or harmful conduct
Actions discrediting the Society
Violation of Society objectives

Decisions follow due process and Governing Council approval.