Shimla, February 4:
In a step to improve medical education and healthcare services, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on Sunday that the state government will introduce a common cadre for faculty appointments in all government medical colleges and super-speciality institutions.
Sukhu explained in an official statement that the current college-specific cadre system for faculty appointments has led to administrative inefficiencies, inconsistencies in service conditions, and a significant shortage of faculty, particularly in newly established medical colleges.
He said, “To address these challenges, the common cadre system will create a unified structure for faculty recruitment, career progression, and inter-institutional transfers, ensuring a fair and transparent framework for faculty management.”
Under the new system, recruitment procedures, training programs, and career development opportunities will be standardized across all government medical colleges. Service conditions will also be harmonized across all such institutions.
The Chief Minister highlighted that this reform will ensure better utilization of faculty resources, directing them to areas where they are most needed.
According to PTI, Sukhu further added, “The reform also aims to strengthen medical education by eliminating disparities in career growth and fostering a merit-based system for faculty promotions. Additionally, it will enhance the quality of healthcare services, as better-managed institutions will directly contribute to improved patient care.”
Earlier, Medical Dialogues reported that as part of an initiative to offer home-based palliative care for cancer patients and terminally ill individuals who are unable to visit hospitals, Chief Minister Sukhu launched a vehicle carrying a team of medical professionals. This team includes a doctor specialized in palliative care, a sociologist, and a nurse, all part of the Pain and Palliative Cell established under the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology at IGMC Shimla.
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