Shimla: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that the Himachal Pradesh government will soon introduce an incentive scheme offering a 20% financial bonus to doctors serving in medical colleges and health institutions across the state. Chairing a medical education department meeting in Shimla, Sukhu confirmed that the policy will comprehensively cover professors, associate professors, and assistant professors.
Recruitment and Infrastructure Plans
To strengthen the state's healthcare delivery and medical education, the government will soon recruit 110 assistant professors and 120 paramedical staff across various medical colleges. The CM also directed officials to identify suitable land to explore the construction of a new, dedicated mother and child hospital within the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Shimla campus.
Massive Investment in Healthcare
The state is executing a massive Rs 3,000-crore investment plan to modernise public hospitals and medical colleges with advanced machinery and equipment. As part of this upgrade, postgraduate medical seats are being expanded across all government institutions, including an additional 96 seats at IGMC Shimla and 67 seats at Dr Radhakrishnan Government Medical College.
Filling Workforce Deficits
To eliminate ongoing workforce deficits, CM Sukhu pledged that all currently vacant nursing posts across the state will be completely filled within this year. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance healthcare services and medical education in Himachal Pradesh.
