Sir,
This has reference to the article ‘Rural posting of doctors’ DE Aug 6.
The article has touched many aspects concerning rural posting of doctors in the country. The issue in question is quite important and needs to be given a serious thought by the planners. No adhoc arrangements can solve this problem as it is related to 70 percent of Indian population which lives in rural areas.
The reason that doctors keen on pursuing a post graduate degree should have one year rural posting compulsory does not hold much water. It would be unreasonable to put such a condition on candidates willing to go post graduation. Rather, candidates who have already done post graduation and have been employed by the Government should be deputed to serve in rural areas.
The doctor shall have no reservation to serve in the far flung areas. If Government creates necessary infrastructure in these areas. The medical students have been demanding that they are ready to serve in these areas throughout their lives if permanent posts are created in rural areas.
The doctors employed under NRHM plan feel insecure as there is no job security. Once doctors are assured that they will have permanent jobs, they will work whole heartedly in these areas.
Yours etc….
Sonam Wangyal
Leh
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