Telangana teaching doctors seek AIIMS pay, super-speciality allowance, separate transfer policy
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Teaching Government Doctors Association (TTGDA) has petitioned the State government to resolve several long-standing issues affecting teaching faculty in government medical colleges, including pay scales, allowances, promotions, and a separate transfer policy.
In a representation submitted to the Director of Medical Education (DME), the association demanded early implementation of the Peripheral Medical College Allowance (PMCA). It noted that large-scale promotions and recruitment have already been completed, and the allowance could serve as an incentive for faculty to serve in peripheral medical colleges.
A key demand is the migration from the current University Grants Commission (UGC) pay structure to the pay scales applicable at All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The association argued that with the 8th Pay Revision Commission approaching, remaining on the UGC pattern could deprive teaching faculty of financial benefits available under AIIMS scales.
The TTGDA also called for implementation of the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS), including the Designated Professor system, which has been pending for nearly eight years. This scheme is crucial for career progression of faculty members in government medical colleges.
To strengthen super-speciality services in government hospitals, the association proposed introducing a Super Speciality Allowance for doctors practising super-specialities. It said such an allowance would help attract and retain specialists in the public healthcare system.
Another significant demand is the formulation of a separate transfer policy for teaching doctors. According to the association, the existing general transfer guidelines do not adequately address the needs of teaching hospitals. Several other States have already adopted separate transfer policies for medical teaching faculty, the TTGDA pointed out.
The representation comes at a time when the State government is focusing on improving medical education and healthcare delivery. Teaching doctors form the backbone of both medical colleges and associated hospitals, and their working conditions directly impact patient care and the training of future physicians.
The DME has been requested to consider the demands and forward appropriate recommendations to the State government. The association expressed hope that the government would act on these issues in the interest of medical education and patient care in Telangana.
