Punjab Medical College Teachers Oppose Govt’s Order to Renovate State Medical Colleges
The Punjab State Medical and Dental Teachers Association have raised their objection to the government’s decision of revamping the two medical colleges in the state. They state that the reconstruction of the medical colleges will lead to the “opening of a backdoor” for private players.
The Punjab State Government recently decided that they will be renovating two medical colleges in the state. However, the teachers in the Punjab medical colleges have strongly opposed the decision taken by the government, stating that the “move will open up a backdoor for Private players”.
After the decision was taken, the Punjab State Medical and Dental Teachers Association had called a General Body. All the members of the committee opposed the decision. Sources state that the members of the committee said that the government was in a predicament in the functioning of the two medical colleges in the state. They further added that the state government had fallen into bankruptcy. Furthermore, the member compared the initiative undertaken by the neighbouring states of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. They stated that the government of both states has been able to set up 5 different medical colleges in the state. The inability of maintaining the medical colleges in the state is proof of the government’s bankruptcy, stated the members.
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One of the major statements made by the members of PSMDTA was that the reconstruction and renovation of the two medical colleges in the state will lead to opening up a ”backdoor” to private players in the state. The added that out of all the medical colleges in Punjab , there are only two government medical colleges. They stated that the Government had been planning to change the rules and regulations for the employment of the teachers based on deputation instead of the direct quota.
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Statements made by the General Secretary of Punjab State Medical and Dental Teachers Association, Darshanjeet Walia stated that the announcement of the move came as a shock to the community. Furthermore, stating that the government had been finding it difficult to run the two medical colleges, where neighbouring states have fared better. He added that the PSMDTA will be continuing to oppose the decision of the government.