In order to encourage government doctors to work in remote areas of the country, the Indian government has planned to provide reservation in PG courses to doctors who choose to work in remote areas. The information was delivered in Lok Sabha today by the Minister of State for Health, during question hour. He informed that the government is planning to introduce the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill which would reserve 50% seats in post graduate courses being offered at government medical colleges specifically for medical officers in government service who have had three or more years of experience in serving patients in remote and difficult areas.
According to Press Trust of India's report, the bill would also propose that the medical officers, after completion of their respective PG courses again work for another three years in remote areas. State Health Minister also added that…
