Question : SPECIAL CADRE FOR SUPER SPECIALITY DOCTORS

(a) whether specialist doctors are reluctant to join Government service and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the action taken/ proposed to be taken thereon; and

(b) whether the Government has made/ proposes to make consultation with the Ministry of Health and State Governments to create special cadre for super specialist doctors like, IAS, IPS, IRS, IFS etc., and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a): No, Madam.

(b): The Government has not initiated any proposal for creation of an Indian Medical Service and as such no specific steps have been taken in this regard. However, representations from various quarters have been received on the subject.