The state government has proposed to reserve 10% of MBBS and 20% of medical post-graduation seats for in-service doctors who are ready to work in interior areas for five and seven years, respectively in a proposal to bridge the doctor-patient gap in rural areas. The quota seats, however, has a stringent condition: Those failing to work in state-run hospitals after completion of the course could face imprisonment of five years and even cancellation of their degrees. On Monday, the state cabinet approved the decision and will introduce a bill called Maharashtra Designation of Certain Seats in Government and Municipal Corporations Medical Colleges in the legislature to make it a law.
The reserved seats will be available in the state and civic-run medical colleges as well for candidates who want to work for a long period in government centres. As per the preliminary estimates, 450-500 MBBS…
