Question : PROMOTIONS OF DOCTORS



referring to reply given to Unstarred Question No.102 on 1.12.2004 and state:

(a) whether the information has since been collected ;

(b) if so, the details thereof ; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY
OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE ( SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)


(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. In CGHS dispensaries General Duty Medical Officers and Non Teaching Specialists of Central Health Service are posted. Their promotions are governed by Central Health Service Rules, 1996 and the instructions issued by the Government from time to time. In General Duty Medical Officer & Non-Teaching Specialist Sub-cadres of Central Health Service, the number of officers promoted during the year 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 are 675, 245,152 and 193 respectively. At present 354 doctors are waiting for their promotion because of non availability of requisite documents/approval of competent authorities.


The promotions of other categories of employees serving under CGHS are governed as per the provisions of the duly notified recruitment rules of the post to which they are promoted.