Medical teachers on contract get pay hike
10.10.2024
Gandhinagar : The state govt on Wednesday announced pay raises for contracted medical teachers in govt medical colleges. According to a notification issued by the health department on Wednesday, their monthly salaries have been increased by 30% to 55%, depending on their positions. Quoting state health minister Rushikesh Patel, a govt statement said that the move aims to address the shortage of medical professionals in govt hospitals affiliated with medical colleges.
“The decision is expected to attract and retain qualified doctors and teachers in these institutions, thus helping healthcare services across the state to improve,” the minister said. It will be implemented from Oct 9 and applies to medical teachers who are not involved in private practice. Professors will now earn up to Rs 2,50,000 per month, associate professors up to Rs 2,20,000 per month, assistant professors Rs 1,38,000 per month and tutors, up to Rs 1,05,000 per month, the statement said. In Feb 2024, health minister had announced that state had collected Rs 671 crore from MBBS doctors who had opted out of mandatory one-year rural service after completing their education. TNN
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