The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, held a cabinet meeting on Friday where 129 proposals were approved. One major decision from this meeting was the reduction of bond period for medical PG doctors in Bihar MD/MS system.
All the decisions will find extensive application among students, doctors, unemployed young people, and state government employees in the state.
What is a Bond Period for Medical PG Doctors?
A bond period for medical PG doctors is a compulsory service commitment to a state’s healthcare system after completing their postgraduate degree, typically in government hospitals or rural health centers.
The duration of this can range from 1 to 3 years depending upon the state of posting.
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Bond Period for Medical PG Doctors-Service Term Reduced
One of the key decisions was made regarding this bond period for postgraduate (PG) and diploma doctors who are serving in government medical colleges in Bihar.
- The mandatory government service term has been reduced from 3 years to 2 years.
- Notably, if doctors do not perform compulsory service, the government will not recover the salary or honorarium earned during study periods.
- The action is meant to bring flexibility to medical graduates while still guaranteeing the delivery of services in state hospitals.
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Bond Period in Bihar Prior to This Decision
In Bihar, the state government has a service bond for postgraduate (PG) medical doctors. Historically, this bond required a 3-year service period.
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In case of non-compliance with the same, a penalty of ₹25 lakh would be charged. The recent report suggests the Bihar government has reduced the bond period to 2-years.
Salary Increase for ANM Staff
Another decision was made to enhance immunization campaigns and healthcare provision, the cabinet sanctioned a hike in the contract Auxiliary Nurse Midwives’ (ANMs) honorarium:
- Increased monthly honorarium from ₹11,500 to ₹15,000.
- The 5% yearly increment has been included as a provision.
This move is for the purpose of encouraging frontline healthcare workers, mostly in urban regions where maternal-child health and vaccination services require strengthening.
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