Doctors’ association writes to PM demanding ‘Indian Medical Service’ cadre
PTI, Jul 6, 2020, 7:48 PM IST
New Delhi: The Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding a separate cadre for healthcare professionals in line with IAS and IPS.
It said the coronavirus pandemic has once again stressed the need for improving the healthcare infrastructure in the nation beginning from the grassroots.
The creation of the Indian Medical Services (IMS) cadre has become more relevant in the times of coronavirus, whereby doctors from various specialities can devise effective strategies for controlling the epidemic and improving the overall healthcare system in the future, the federation said.
“Healthcare systems demands a thorough knowledge of the domain. Knowledge of subject specialists (doctors) in devising policies is essential for galvanising the healthcare system of the nation,” it said.
The demand for a separate cadre for healthcare professionals in line with the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), etc., is a long-pending one, the federation said.
The Health Survey and Planning Committee (also known as Mudaliar Committee) had recommended the formation of a central health cadre in its report in 1961, it said.
“The government had decided to constitute the All India Medical and Health Service way back in 1968. However, even after multiple discussions and consultations with states over the years, this cadre is yet to be brought into action on the field,” the letter read.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
On reaching court, CM Kejriwal says excise policy case a ‘political conspiracy’
Congress to declare remaining candidates for Jharkhand LS seats by April 1
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, wife welcome baby girl
LS polls: BJP, LDF keen to break into Congress stronghold in Thiruvananthapuram
‘Threatening our democratic fabric’: 600 lawyers write to CJI against ‘vested interest group’ trying to defame courts
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
On reaching court, CM Kejriwal says excise policy case a ‘political conspiracy’
Congress to declare remaining candidates for Jharkhand LS seats by April 1
Baikampady: Massive fire breaks out in seafood factory
IPL 17’s opening day registers record-breaking viewership: Broadcaster
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, wife welcome baby girl