Question : REPORT OF JAVED CHOWDHURY COMMITTEE



(a) whether the report of the Javed Chowdhury Committee regarding the salaries, emoluments and other benefits to the doctors of the Central Health Service has been considered by the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which a decision thereon is likely to be announced including the benefits proposed to be made available to the doctors?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) to (e): The Report of the Javed Chowdhury Committee is at an advanced stage of consideration by the Government. However, in the meantime the Government has announced setting up of the Sixth Central Pay Commission. The recommendations also involve consultation with the other Government agencies. Therefore, no time frame can be indicated for a decision on the report.