A DELEGATION of the Junior Doctors Association (JDA), Chhattisgarh, met senior officials of the Medical Education and Health Departments on Wednesday, seeking prompt action on demands agreed upon during discussions with Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal. The meeting followed the conclusion of the JDA’s statewide protest across medical colleges. The delegation met the Commissioner and Director of Medical Education and the Director of Health Services, apprising them of the demands raised during the agitation and the consensus reached with the Health Minister. The association urged the officials to initiate administrative proceedings without delay and forward the necessary proposals to the state government for approval. Its key demands include reducing the duration of MBBS and post PG bonds, resolving salary discrepancies related to bonded service, abolishing the bond mortgage amount, establishing a super-specialty cadre and revising the pay scales of interns, postgraduate residents and bonded doctors.

 

The JDA said it had called off the protest in the interest of the public and to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of healthcare services, following discussions and assurances from the government. It stressed that the agreed measures should now be translated into formal administrative orders to address the long-pending issues. The delegation also called for better coordination among the departments concerned and urged officials to expedite the decision-making and implementation process. Reiterating its commitment to doctors’ rights, dignity and working conditions, the association said it would continue to pursue its demands through dialogue and coordination with the government and administration. It expressed hope that written orders reflecting the consensus reached with the Health Minister would be issued soon, providing relief to doctors and strengthening healthcare services across Chhattisgarh.