Telangana's government doctors oppose ban on private practices

Recently, the Telangana government had imposed a total ban on private practices by the government doctors recruited through direct recruitment, now these doctors are opposing the ban.

The government doctors in Telangana are opposing the state government's decision to impose a total ban on the private practices by these government doctors. The doctors have criticised the move and demanded a minimum of 50% non-practice allowance (NPA) if the government wants to go ahead with this ban.

As per the TOI report, Dr Praveen, the government doctors association, said, "Currently, 20 states have banned private practice, but they are offering 30% NPA. If government wants to ban private practice, 50% NPA should be given."

Medical associations held round table meeting over the recent ban

Several medical associations including TTGDA, Medical JAC, HRDA, the Telangana employees association, T-JUDA, T-SRDA, IMA and TVVPGDA participated in this meeting on Sunday. 

These associations have proposed an optional ban, or a provision for allowances, or wages on par with doctors in national institutions. They have also opposed officials remaining admin in-charges for several years, as reported by Deccan Chronicle.

The associations have unanimously opposed the recent GOs 56 and 58 which banned private practices for new doctors and demanded the immediate constitution of a high-level committee having members of government doctors’ associations and junior doctors for making recommendations on important issues.

In the meeting, the doctors have decided that if the government does not fulfil their demands, they will again hold a meeting to decide the next course of action.

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