The state government of Uttar Pradesh is very likely to lure potential doctors with a policy that may ground them for 10 years and a penalty of a sum of up to ₹ 1.5 Crore. Uttar Pradesh is India’s most populated state. The state, however, has been quite laggard in providing healthcare to its common people. Various factors have affected the state in creating and implementing a policy that is in favor of its citizens and medical practitioners altogether. Now, the State of Uttar Pradesh is likely to lure prospective medical students with a new policy that may have long-term repercussions for the citizen as well as doctors in the state.
The state is considering recommendations regarding offering about 30% medical seats for free for the students. Students in return will have to sign a service bond of 10 years. Well, there is another catch too. The penalty for dishonoring the bond will cost…
