Mumbai: The state government has decided to give Rs 1.21 lakh as token amount to the resident doctors As an acknowledgment of the work done during Covid-19 in the state. The decision has come as a relief to doctors who went on strike last week demanding an academic fee Discount. But the government excluded a batch of around 1,200 junior resident doctors, who graduated last month and are working in COVID ward The end of their residency since the outbreak in March 2020, until June 31, 2021.
A government resolution mentions that the token amount will be given only to resident doctors – junior and senior – who are in service. Those who worked extensively for more than 15 months are feeling themselves small.
The GR was issued last week in response to protests by resident doctors. In view of the academic loss, the doctors had demanded a fee waiver. An official said government directives are always potentially enforceable.
A government resolution mentions that the token amount will be given only to resident doctors – junior and senior – who are in service. Those who worked extensively for more than 15 months are feeling themselves small.
The GR was issued last week in response to protests by resident doctors. In view of the academic loss, the doctors had demanded a fee waiver. An official said government directives are always potentially enforceable.
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