UP Govt Doctors Urge Raise in Reemployment Age Limit to 70

Written by Medical Dialogues Team Published On 2024-11-22T10:00:21+05:30 | Updated On 22 Nov 2024 10:00 AM IST

Lucknow: The Association of Reemployed Government Doctors (ARGD) has called on the state government to increase the maximum age for the reemployment of retired doctors from the current limit of 65 to 70 years. The reemployment of retired doctors was introduced to address the state's shortage of medical staff.

Currently, there is a gap of 7,000 doctors in the state, with 19,000 sanctioned posts, of which only 12,000 are filled. The government has created 1,000 additional positions for retired doctors to mitigate this issue. However, the success of this measure has been limited.

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According to a recent media report by Hindustan Times, the ARGD mentioned in a letter to the president of the Provincial Medical Services Association, a body representing government doctors in the state, that, “The retirement age for doctors is set at 62, but those serving till level IV, who leave administrative posts, can extend their service until 65. However, doctors in levels IV and above are not rejoining in large numbers, which is hindering the effectiveness of the reemployment initiative.”

Under the current reemployment scheme, the state has created 500 positions each for specialists and MBBS doctors. This new move allows retired doctors to return to work in district hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Additionally, the National Health Mission (NHM) offers contracts that enable doctors to continue working until they reach the age of 70. More than 300 reemployed doctors are currently working in various district hospitals across Uttar Pradesh, contributing in addressing the shortage of healthcare personnel in the state.

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Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that during the 15th annual celebration of Himachal Maha Sabha Union Health Minister JP Nadda welcomed the idea of reemploying retired doctors in the central hospitals. This time their employment can be considered on a contractual basis, as stated by Nadda.

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Medical Dialogues Team