One-year rural service to be made mandatory for doctors

It is proposed to hike penalty rates for MBBS and post-graduate doctors who avail concessional seats in Government colleges and government seats in private colleges but opt not to serve the Government after successful completion of the course as stipulated in the relevant rules,he said.

The Chief Minister said an exclusive policy for promotion of pharmaceutical sector in a holistic way would be formulated. A health information helpline would be established during 2012-13.

“Any person who desires to seek medical advice or any health related information can contact the helpline through a toll free telephone number”,Gowda said.